Sanofi · 16 hours ago
Portfolio Lead – Fabry and Gaucher
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expSanofi is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. The Portfolio Lead - Fabry & Gaucher will serve as a strategic leader and visionary for Gaucher & Fabry products, driving enterprise-wide brand strategy with a customer-centric approach.
Health CareLife SciencePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Architect and drive the long-term strategic vision for Gaucher & Fabry brands, establishing enterprise-wide priorities that align with organizational objectives and market opportunities
Provide thought leadership that shapes the future direction of the rare disease portfolio
Lead comprehensive brand planning, budgeting, KPI development and tracking, forecasting, and financial stewardship across multiple brands
Drive strategic resource allocation decisions and investment prioritization to maximize portfolio value and market impact
Serve as the primary strategic partner and liaison with global GBL, country teams, PSS, patient marketing, Account Engagement marketing, and health system marketing teams
Lead and influence senior-level stakeholders across the organization, driving alignment on critical brand decisions and strategic initiatives
Develop and synthesize sophisticated insights on disease areas, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes using comprehensive US and global data sources
Transform complex data into actionable strategic recommendations that drive competitive advantage
Orchestrate insights gathering across marketing channels, customer segments, and digital platforms
Lead the development of deep customer understanding to articulate compelling value propositions that address unmet needs in the rare disease category
Continuously monitor and analyze the competitive environment, pipeline activities, and market trends
Develop proactive strategies to address competitive threats and capitalize on market opportunities, ensuring organizational readiness for market shifts
Create comprehensive, end-to-end patient journey strategies, including innovative approaches to patient identification, diagnosis acceleration, and treatment optimization
Drive market development initiatives that expand access and improve patient outcomes
Develop and execute sophisticated commercial brand strategies informed by market intelligence, customer insights, and competitive analysis
Build adaptive strategies that can be rapidly deployed in response to competitive entrants and market dynamics
Lead cross-functional governance forums and strategic planning sessions to ensure enterprise-wide alignment
Drive organizational consensus on strategic priorities and provide strategic input to support accurate product demand forecasts and business planning
Manage substantial brand marketing budgets with strategic oversight
Provide senior-level input on annual planning processes, ensuring alignment with global marketing strategies, regulatory requirements, and business objectives
Drive ROI optimization across all brand investments
Lead launch readiness initiatives with strategic oversight, including competitive assessment, target product profile (TPP) development, market access strategy, and comprehensive pre-launch planning
Ensure organizational preparedness for successful product introductions
Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to an Associate Director of Marketing, fostering professional growth, strategic thinking capabilities, and leadership development
Build organizational capability and talent density within the marketing function
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, technology, or life sciences required
MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
12+ years of progressive marketing, sales, or insights & analytics experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with demonstrated success in senior leadership roles driving strategic initiatives
Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams, with experience managing marketing professionals and driving organizational capability building
Exceptional strategic decision-making capabilities with a history of innovation, complex problem-solving, and successfully navigating ambiguous situations without clear precedent
Demonstrated ability to think strategically while executing tactically
Extensive experience working within large-scale, complex multidisciplinary organizations with proven ability to influence and drive alignment across senior stakeholders without direct authority
Deep expertise in product and launch strategy development and execution, with demonstrated success in building and growing brands in competitive markets
Experience in rare disease, specialty therapeutics, or complex treatment paradigms strongly preferred
US, Global, and Ex-US experience preferred, with understanding of diverse market dynamics and regulatory environments
Strong executive presence with ability effectively with C-suite leaders, external stakeholders, and key opinion leaders
Ability to travel up to 25% within the US and internationally as needed
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
Experience in rare disease, specialty therapeutics, or complex treatment paradigms strongly preferred
US, Global, and Ex-US experience preferred, with understanding of diverse market dynamics and regulatory environments
Benefits
High-quality healthcare
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Company
Sanofi
Sanofi is a global biopharma company focused on prescription drugs, vaccines, and treatments for chronic, rare, and infectious diseases.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (101)
2024 (68)
2023 (59)
2022 (78)
2021 (38)
2020 (38)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.97BKey Investors
Blackstone Life SciencesEvotec
2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.74B
2025-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.59B
Leadership Team
Paul Hudson
Chief Executive Officer
Francois-Xavier Roger
Chief Financial Officer
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