Launch Lead

(Type 1 Diabetes)

• Location: Sydney, Australia
• Office based in Macquarie Park, WFH 2 days per week
• Competitive salary + car allowance & bonus included
  

About the job

Reporting to the MCO Head of T1D, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of Sanofi while making a significant difference in peoples' lives. We are seeking a highly motivated and visionary professional interested in shaping the management of people at risk of developing/or with Type 1 Diabetes or those recently diagnosed.

The Launch Lead works with cross-functional members in a matrix project structure (including Commercial, Market Access, Medical, Public Affairs, Regulatory etc. and International/Global teams) to prepare a solid strategy for successful a first-in-class therapy in Type 1 Diabetes.

This is a chance to bring your energy, expertise and experience to truly transformative and career-defining leadership roles where you can help change countless lives. In return, you will have a rare opportunity in pharma – the chance to help disrupt and delay a debilitating and widespread disease.

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:

• Implementing the Global Launch Excellence Framework at a local level, including defining critical success factors, pre- and post- launch KPIs and timelines for Delay Onset and Early Intervention labels to ensure timely and successful execution of the local launch plan.
• Driving the execution of the local launch strategy for of a first-in-class immunology treatment in T1D, partnering with cross-functional team including Medical, Commercial, Public affairs, Market access and Regulatory, to map, align and track core launch activities.
• Co-developing a multi-factorial stakeholder engagement strategy, in collaboration with cross-functional teams, to effectively engage a broad ecosystem, including HCPs, KOLs, DOLs, PAGs, governments, payers and scientific societies. Ensuring the strategy reflects each stakeholder’s level of maturity in the evolving T1D paradigm.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance screening, monitoring, and infusion readiness, together with Medical. This includes exploring new testing methodologies (e.g., digital healthcare solutions), advocating for screening reimbursement with Market Access, supporting funding initiatives (e.g., sponsorships), and generating local data to demonstrate the screening value proposition.
• Mapping the screening and monitoring ecosystem, including centers of excellence, diagnostic labs/companies, EMR companies, telemedicine platforms, registries and referral pathways.
• Localising Global messaging to build a compelling narrative around screening and treatment.
• Managing the local commercial budget allocated for the launch of the innovative drug, monitoring expenses, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation, and providing regular budget reports to the senior management.

About you

• Bachelors degree or similar in business or marketing with additional degree in related field eg; life sciences or medical etc.
• 7-10 years of experience in Marketing/Sales (incl. development of TA strategy, positioning, development of new disease areas/drug classes etc.)
• Experience in delivering launches in new green field therapy areas.
• Preferred successful global launch experience in Specialty, Rare disease or Diabetes.
• Robust experience with contributing to Global/Local Brand plan.
• Experience in developing data-driven solutions, including AI.
• Strong planning and PMO skills with the ability to lead, move at pace and simplify large complex programs.
• Medical/Market access acumen.
• Deep understanding of care pathway operational aspects.

Why choose us?

Whilst we work hard and aim to lead the market, we also value our people. As part of the team, you will be encouraged to find balance between high performance and well-being. You will be working with a team known for supporting personal development and supporting future career aspirations.

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Take good care of yourself and your family with benefits including, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
• Enjoy a well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• In 2023 we were named Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Place to Work in Health.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

At Sanofi, we embrace a modern hybrid working model that combines the benefits of in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. Our hybrid policy requires three days in the office per week (with one being either Monday or Friday) and offers the flexibility to work remotely for two days weekly.

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Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

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.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!