Senior Director, Heplisav B - Vaccine

About the role

Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you'll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization. At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve peoples lives. As Senior Director, Heplisav B, you will own and architect the strategic vision and commercial performance of Heplisav B as a critical enterprise asset. You will drive seamless integration of Heplisav B while optimizing market leadership and delivering transformational business results. This is a senior leadership role requiring enterprise-wide influence, and full accountability for strategy creation, organizational alignment, and P&L performance at scale.

Main Responsibilities

• Architect and own the comprehensive Heplisav B brand strategy and long-term vision that establishes market leadership, drives portfolio transformation, and delivers enterprise-level growth

• Define the strategic roadmap and go-to-market framework for Heplisav B, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives, portfolio priorities, and corporate growth initiatives

• Drive seamless integration of Heplisav B, architecting enterprise-level synergies and strategic alignment across business platforms and franchises

• Champion cross-franchise coordination and strategic alignment, including synergies and strategy/execution trade-offs

• Lead enterprise-wide strategic alignment on Heplisav B strategy, priorities, and business performance

• Own full P&L accountability for Heplisav B at enterprise scale, translating complex market dynamics into strategic business insights that shape corporate priorities and investment decisions

• Define and lead performance management frameworks against comprehensive KPIs; drive accountability for delivering transformational business results

• Architect the complete path-to-plan for Heplisav B in partnership with key stakeholders; influence enterprise resource allocation and investment priorities

• Identify and lead strategic efficiencies to optimize performance, resource allocation, competitive positioning, and organizational effectiveness

• Lead cross-functional executive partnerships to proactively identify and capitalize on transformational growth opportunities; ensure end-to-end execution from strategy through implementation at enterprise scale

• Build, develop, and lead high-performing teams, including direct reports and broader team; serve as a mentor and talent developer for future leaders

• Contribute to the organization beyond Heplisav B to the broader portfolio, precision marketing capabilities, and overall organizational strategy, including franchise prioritization and trade-off decisions

• Develop unique and impactful digital and consumer marketing, utilizing AI as appropriate, to accelerate brand adoption

About You

• Education Requirements: Required: Bachelor's degree
  Strongly Preferred: Master's degree (MBA or related field)

• Required Experience And Skills: 12-15+ years of pharmaceutical, healthcare, or vaccine marketing, sales, or strategy experience with demonstrated progression into strategic leadership roles
  Proven track record of architecting and owning brand strategy that drives market leadership and delivers transformational enterprise-level business results
  Visionary strategic thinking and exceptional business acumen with ability to define long-term vision, anticipate market dynamics, and architect innovative solutions at enterprise scale
  Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and drive results across complex matrixed organizations and at the highest executive levels
  Exceptional executive presence with proven ability to present to and influence C-suite, board-level, and enterprise leadership; shape corporate strategy and investment decisions
  Track record of owning full P&L accountability at significant scale and delivering against transformational, enterprise-level business targets
  Advanced data analytics and business intelligence capabilities with ability to translate complex insights into strategic recommendations and executive-level decision frameworks
  Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale, cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution with measurable business impact
  Experience managing creative agencies, third-party vendors, and strategic partnerships to deliver exceptional results
  Deep expertise navigating promotional materials through legal, regulatory, and medical review processes; ensure compliance excellence
  Outstanding strategic planning, problem-solving, and organizational leadership skills
  Exceptional oral, written, and presentation skills with meticulous attention to detail and executive communication mastery
  Strategic vision combined with tactical execution excellence and proven ability to drive transformational results at enterprise scale
  Senior leadership competencies including ability to inspire, align, and mobilize teams, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional organizations
  Promised ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams; mentor and develop future leaders
  Creativity, enthusiasm, analytical rigor, and exceptional business insights with enterprise-level perspective
  Experience influencing enterprise strategy, resource allocation, and investment priorities

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 its 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 US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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.