**Job title** : Director, New Product Planning – Neurology **Location:** Cambridge. MA **(** **Hybrid Policy - 3 days a week in office)** **About the Job** Reporting to the Global Head of New Product Planning (NPP) for Sanofi Neurology Franchise, the Director NPP Neurology will play a critical role in the future growth of the franchise; in particular, he/she will (1) leverage his/her deep understanding of global markets to inform the commercial strategy and brand development for the internal R&D pipeline drug candidates from discovery/preclinical through proof of concept; (2) support inorganic growth by leading the commercial assessment of external opportunities (In-licensing, collaborations, M&A) , and (3) work closely with Neurology senior management to lead, coordinate or support the development and articulation of the Franchise, and portfolio strategy. The Director NPP Neurology will collaborate with cross-functional teams and leaders across the organization including Research, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Medical, Business Operations, Commercial, R&D Portfolio Strategy and Business Development. In particular, the Director NPP Neurology will closely partner with Market Access, Health Economics, Forecasting, Market Research and Competitive Intelligence to deliver the commercial assessments and strategies. The position is based in Cambridge, MA unless otherwise agreed to by the Global Head of NPP Neuro. We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world. **Main Responsibilities:** + **Represent the Global Neurology Business Franchise on pipeline assets:** As a core member of the Global Project Team (GPT), actively contribute and represent the Global Business Franchise to provide commercial inputs to effectively develop and commercialize the drug candidates; support the team in preparing strategic assessments and deliverables, including presentations, to governance committees (TARC, DWG, IDCC). Participate within GPT to develop robust asset-specific Integrated Development Plans (IDP). + **Market understanding** : Integrate market analytics to understand current and future disease epidemiology, market dynamics, patient segmentation, treatment paradigm, patient journey, unmet medical needs, competition, market access and pricing environment, identify key value drivers and lead the development of target product profiles (TPP) reflecting these, identify POCC criteria, brand positioning, partner with Market Access to define the value proposition and pricing assumptions, develop forecasting assumptions and revenue projections, in close collaborating with the Forecasting team. + **Translate insights:** Generate required data and insights to support robust assessments. Liaise extensively with internal and external experts to evaluate products, pathways, and treatment approaches. Translate key insights from scientific experts (internal R&D colleagues + external opinion leaders) into clear, actionable strategies for the franchise. + **Business Development strategies:** Support development and execution of Neurology Business Development strategies, providing commercial leadership and commercial assessments of external opportunities (Business Development, M&A), from identification & triage of opportunities, business case development, due diligence, to negotiation, financial modeling and contracting (where applicable). + **Therapeutic Area Strategy (TAS):** Drive the development of the Neurology TAS ensuring submission of an aligned and clear articulation of the strategy across Research, Clinical Development and Commercial. + **Transition Milestones:** Anticipate and prepare for development stage gate milestones and a Transition Package to Global Brand Lead (GBL), with proposed path to launch plan. + Exemplify the Play-To-Win behaviors: Stretch, Act for Patients & Customers, Think Sanofi First and Take Action. **About You** **QUALIFICATIONS** + Bachelor’s Degree required (MBA, MS or PhD in life science preferred) 7+ years of relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience, preferably with 3 to 5 years new product planning and/or consulting experience in biopharmaceutical industry. + Strong leadership, strategic thinking, planning, analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills. + Driven and result-oriented; Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize work with a sense of urgency. + Demonstrated the ability to work in a matrixed environment with many cross-functional partners. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and quickly adjust to changing priorities. + Experienced or be familiar with the process of drug development from discovery research to commercialization. + Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including ability to synthesize and deliver a clear overview of the strategy, opportunity and risks for Sanofi executives. **Why Choose Us?** + Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team. + Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally. + Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. + Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave. Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law \#GD-SG \#LI-GZ \#LI-Onsite \#vhd **Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_** Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) ! _US and Puerto Rico Residents Only_ Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. _North America Applicants Only_ The salary range for this position is: $172,500.00 - $249,166.66 All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. 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