Sanofi · 10 hours ago
Associate Director, Marketing & Market Development – Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes (aT1D)
Morristown, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$148K/yr - $214K/yr
7+ years expSanofi is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives. The Associate Director, Market Development will support the execution of integrated market development and disease education strategies for a novel biologic therapy in Type 1 Diabetes, focusing on stakeholder engagement and commercialization initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Partner with the Senior Director to operationalize the aT1D market development strategy across disease education, early-funnel activation, and stakeholder engagement
Lead execution of priority market development initiatives aligned to new-indication commercialization milestones
Translate strategic objectives into executable plans with clear timelines, budgets, KPIs, and success metrics
Plan and execute regional, national, and international congress strategies in collaboration with Marketing and Medical Affairs, including booth presence, symposia, and integrated engagement plans
Lead the planning and execution of advisory boards to inform strategy, message refinement, and ecosystem understanding
Design and deliver compliant peer-to-peer programs and speaker bureau initiatives in partnership with Medical, Training, Field, and Regional Marketing teams
Ensure consistency of disease education narratives and alignment across congresses, advisory boards, peer-to-peer meetings, and speaker programs
Act as a strategic partner to Regional Marketing teams to support planning and execution of local market development initiatives
Provide tools, guidance, and frameworks to enable regions to activate disease education programs compliantly and effectively
Incorporate regional insights and feedback into national strategy refinement and optimization
Support regional initiative pilots and scale successful programs nationally when appropriate
Support identification and prioritization of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in alignment with market development objectives and key account strategy
Partner with Medical Affairs, Legal, Compliance, and Procurement to support compliant contracting of KOLs for advisory boards, congress engagements, speaker programs, and peer-to-peer initiatives
Assist with contracting logistics, timelines, and coordination to ensure seamless execution of KOL engagements
Ensure adherence to all company policies, FMV guidelines, and regulatory requirements governing HCP engagements
Work closely with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Sales, Market Access, Patient Support Services, Public Affairs, Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory to ensure aligned, compliant execution
Serve as a connector between national strategy and field execution, ensuring bidirectional communication and alignment
Support Regional Marketing Team and initiatives in cross-functional operating forums
Capture and synthesize insights from congresses, advisory boards, peer-to-peer programs, KOL interactions, and regional initiatives
Monitor program performance and engagement metrics, identifying opportunities to refine and scale initiatives
Translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership
Manage external agencies and vendors supporting congress execution, advisory boards, speaker programs, and regional initiatives
Support non-promotional collaborations with advocacy groups and ecosystem partners to expand disease awareness
Ensure all activities adhere to regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements
Lead cross-functional workstreams with strong ownership and accountability
Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high-performance, patient-centric culture
Act as a trusted thought partner to the Senior Director in shaping both near-term priorities and long-term market evolution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
7–10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare market development, marketing, or medical education
Hands-on experience planning and executing congresses, advisory boards, peer-to-peer programs, and/or speaker bureaus
Experience supporting KOL engagement and contracting processes in a compliant environment
Experience partnering with Regional/Field Marketing teams to drive local execution
Proven ability to lead through influence in a complex, matrixed organization
Strong strategic thinking paired with operational excellence
Excellent communication skills and executive presence
Preferred
Experience in Type 1 Diabetes, immunology, endocrinology, or specialty/rare disease markets
Familiarity with FMV, Sunshine Act, and compliance requirements for HCP contracting
Experience working with advocacy organizations and external ecosystem partners
Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate insights into action
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
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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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