SILC Cluster Senior Director, Sanofi Integrated Launch Capabilities
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system - and innovative pipeline - enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Main Responsibilities: Implement SILC Initiatives to drive adoption of SILC launch tools and facilitate high impact launches that exceed expectations
- Work cross functionally, with Global Brand Teams, Country Launch Teams, and other SILC teams, to develop launch plans/blueprints using SILC Foundations
- Continually monitor and update progress of launch activities using SILC Quants
- Support the development and maintenance of launch standards and frameworks within SILC Initiatives, in collaboration with SILC Strategy & Operations
- Lead specific launch workstreams focused on implementing SILC Initiatives activities for products and therapeutic areas
- Contribute to continuous improvement of SILC Initiatives through enhancement beta testing initiatives, coordinated with Strategy & Operations, capturing learnings and insights to drive continuous improvement
- Analyze launch performance data to identify improvement opportunities and inform SILC Framework refinements
- Create and maintain comprehensive launch documentation, playbooks, and guidance materials in the SILC Framework
- Track adoption of SILC Initiatives across products, regions, and functional teams and partner with teams to understand accelerators/barriers to adoption
- Using SILC Data and Simulation tools, conduct assessments to ensure launch readiness and compliance with established standards
- Document lessons learned and best practices from launch executions
- Manage day-to-day operations of the SILC Initiatives platforms, ensuring reliability and user satisfaction
- Seek input from end users and coordinate with Strategy & Operations and digital teams on SILC Initiatives enhancements, feature prioritization, and technical requirements
- Support Strategy & Operations in the development and pilot implementation of Gen AI use cases within the launch ecosystem
- Lead user testing initiatives and systematically collect feedback to inform platform improvements coordinated with Strategy & Operations
- Support proof of concept implementations for new platform capabilities, including AI applications
- Facilitate collaboration between SILC function (e.g., Cluster Teams, Strategy & Operations, Change Management, and Commercial Excellence), Global Brand Teams, GBU franchise teams, and functional teams (Commercial, Medical, Market Access)
- Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Centers of Excellence (COEs) on launch standards development
- Support knowledge sharing initiatives and best practice documentation across the organization
- Manage stakeholder communications and engagement activities related to launch excellence
- Organize and facilitate working sessions, workshops, and alignment meetings
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across global and local teams
- Ensure clear communication of launch standards, updates, and expectations
- Lead data analysis of launch performance across the portfolio, in coordination with Strategy & Operations' Data & Simulation SILC tools and workstream
- Collaborate with Strategy & Operations on data simulation and impact analysis initiatives, including the Launch Simulator
- Support Mission Control functionality by contributing to pre-launch metrics definition, trend analysis, and insights generation
- Create dashboards and reports that analyze trends, barriers, and accelerators for leadership to track launch excellence metrics
- Identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement in launch execution. Translate data insights into actionable recommendations for launch teams
- Support agile development processes for continuous platform and framework enhancement
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for launch readiness and effectiveness
- Collaborate with SILC Commercial Excellence to conduct benchmarking analyses against industry best practices
- Experience with pharma launches across Commercial, Medical, and/or Market Access functions. Prior commercial experience in the US market or specialty pharma preferred.
- Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams in a global, matrix environment
- Experience in strategy implementation or operations excellence, with ability to translate strategic initiatives into operational execution
- o T rack record of successfully managing complex, cross-functional projects with measurable outcomes
- o Track record of driving organizational transformation
- Familiarity with AI and data simulation applications in pharma launch contexts is highly desirable
- Track record of translating data into insights
- Previous consultancy experience is a plus
- Strategic Translation: Ability to translate strategic initiatives from Strategy & Operations into practical operational plans and execution frameworks
- Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights
- AI & Advanced Analytics: Understanding of AI applications and advanced analytics in launch excellence contexts
- Stakeholder Management: Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to influence without direct authority and serve as effective liaison between teams
- Data Analysis & Visualization: Advanced skills in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, Power BI)
- Change Management: Experience with change management principles and driving adoption of new ways of working
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to senior leadership
- Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and build relationships across functions
- Attention to Detail: High attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-through capabilities
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or related field) preferred
- Languages: Fluent English
- This position may require up to 25% overall business travel
- 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.
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