Job Title: Associate Director, Commercial Training, Rare Blood Disorders

About the Job

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.

Sanofi Genzyme has pioneered the development and delivery of transformative therapies for patients affected by rare and debilitating diseases for over 30 years. We accomplish our goals through world-class research, collaboration with the global patient community, and with the compassion and commitment of our employees. With a focus on rare diseases, multiple sclerosis, immunology and oncology, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve. Sanofi Genzyme's portfolio of transformative therapies, which are marketed in countries around the world, represent groundbreaking and life-saving advances in medicine. As a Sanofi company, Sanofi Genzyme benefits from the reach and resources of one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, with a shared commitment to improving the lives of patients.

Sanofi Genzyme, an integrated global healthcare leader, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients’ needs. Sanofi Genzyme has core strengths in the field of healthcare with seven growth platforms: diabetes solutions, human vaccines, innovative drugs, consumer healthcare, emerging markets, animal health and the new Sanofi Genzyme.

The Sanofi Genzyme Associate Director, reports to the Sanofi Genzyme Director of Commercial Training of Foundations and Emerging Therapies This position is based in Cambridge, MA and requires in office presence a minimum of three days per week in line with Sanofi policy. The Associate Director will be responsible for supporting the learning needs of the commercial sales forces. This role requires the maintenance and creation of various training resources. This role will also be responsible for supporting the implementation of product and skill-based training via eLearning, live meetings, virtual training and on demand training courses.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop along with the Associate Director of Training, the training and development function for the Business Unit including disease, product, and customer interaction capabilities training as well as other trainings for Business Unit as needed.

• Support in the development and execution of strategic and tactical plans to support the short and long-term objectives of the Sales, Marketing Teams as well as collaborative efforts with our PSS and medical teams where needed and appropriate. This includes responsibility for implementation and continuous improvement to the following work streams:

• New hire training programs and curriculum

• Continuing education with ongoing learning programs

• Advanced training for ongoing learning of product and disease knowledge and customer interaction capabilities

• Field advisory teams and learning champions

• Assist in the definition and development of core competencies and create tools, curriculum and initiatives to support them.

• Responsible for the development of classroom training programs including customer interaction capabilities as well as disease and product education via live training experiences, e-learning modules, WebEx, etc.

• Manage the Product Review Board process for all sales training materials to incorporate all appropriate regulatory and legal compliance programs into the appropriate training programs

• Responsible for the development of field-based training programs including field mentorships, coaching, and field assessment

• Establish and implement key metrics to track and communicate level of value and impact of sales training and development initiatives to all stakeholders

• Work closely with Sales and Marketing to ensure appropriate integration of sales and marketing materials into all new hire and ongoing learning training programs

• Manage, design and deliver sales training materials for National Sales Meetings and Area/Zone and Regional Sales Meetings, in close coordination with Marketing, Field Advisory Teams/Learning Champions.

• Select, develop, and manage relationships with key agency partners

• Design and attend certification training for relevant training programs and vendors

• Data & Analytics understanding with ability to take action & plan

• Provide a high level of strategic analysis and planning with the ability to work with and manage demands and expectations from multiple internal customers

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree required, preferably in life science or business. MBA a plus.

• 5 years of relevant pharma experience

• Proven communication skills with a well-developed ability to efficiently communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of stakeholders

• Ability to influence, collaborate and interact effectively with a senior leadership team and multiple key stakeholders across sales and marketing to align on objectives and provide consistent FL&D direction

• Demonstrated excellence in project management and effectively managing multiple projects/priorities

• Ensure that all training programs are consistent with, and supporting of, company legal, regulatory and compliance guidelines

• 25-35% national travel required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training experience strongly preferred

• 8 plus years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience with at least 2 years leading national home-office based training preferred

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills essential to success in this position

• Strong collaboration, organizational and operations skills

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 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.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse 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.

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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.

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is:

$125,250.00 - $180,916.66

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.