Head of Specialty Care Ireland

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Hybrid Working, 3 days per week in the office

 

About the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Sanofi Specialty Care UKIE for a highly talented individual to deliver national sales targets and deliverables in line with the agreed plan through leading the Ireland SPC Team, develop and deliver on the business plan for Ireland. Build a team and culture that delivers on all aspects of the Sanofi mission.

The role will report into GM Specialty Care UKIE & Country Lead UKIE.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive country growth, P&L targets and budget forecasting while adapting the organization to business needsLead access strategy and public affairs initiatives with key stakeholdersDevelop talent and build a high-performing, motivated sales teamRepresent Specialty Care on the Ireland Leadership Team and UKIE Leadership TeamChampion cross-BU collaboration to advance the "One Sanofi" agendaDesign and implement effective sales incentive schemes to exceed targetsFoster a collaborative culture that maximizes business opportunities through strategic internal and external partnerships

About you

Core Background Requirements:

Proven leadership experience in pharmaceutical sales with a track record of delivering P&L targets and business growth in the Irish marketExperience managing and developing high-performing teams in specialty care or similar pharmaceutical business unitsStrong commercial acumen with experience in budget forecasting, resource planning, and performance managementBackground in pharmaceutical stakeholder management, particularly in access conditions and public affairs in IrelandExperience as part of leadership teams with cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice to Have:

Previous experience representing a business unit on a country leadership teamKnowledge of the Irish healthcare system and reimbursement landscapeExperience implementing sales incentive schemes and performance management systemsBackground in "One Company" initiatives or matrix organization leadershipTrack record of talent development and organizational growth management

The ideal candidate would combine strategic business leadership with strong people management skills and deep knowledge of the Irish pharmaceutical market, particularly in specialty care.

Why choose us?
 

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused teamDiscover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationallyEnjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impactTake 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

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
 

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We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to offering interviews to candidates who request consideration under the Scheme and meet the minimum requirements for this role.

If you have a disability and require adjustments for the interview process, please email us at diversity.recruitmentUKIE@sanofi.com. We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and supportive experience for all applicants.

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 and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!