Vaccines
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extraordinary minds
help protect half a billion people
HEVA Vaccines Business Partner
Who we are
Every day, 2.5 million Sanofi vaccine doses reach patients worldwide - powered by bold ideas, cutting-edge science, and passionate people like you. Across every stage — from discovery to delivery — Sanofians are shaping the future of vaccines. In global R&D hubs, exceptional offices, and state-of-the-art manufacturing sites, we’re reimagining what’s possible. But science alone isn’t enough — it’s the extraordinary minds behind it that truly make the difference.
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Job title: HEVA Vaccines Business Partner
- Location: Lyon, France
About the job
As HEVA Business Partner within our Global Vaccines Market Access team, you'll shape the evidence strategies that directly influence how our vaccines are valued, accessed, and reimbursed across the world. Ready to get started?
Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. As part of the Vaccine Global Market Access Department, within Franchise & Product Strategy, you'll help generate and communicate the robust economic evidence that maximizes the value of our vaccines — from early development through launch and beyond.
About Sanofi
We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.
Main responsibilities
- Define and execute the health economics evidence generation strategy for assigned vaccine franchises, translating priorities into Integrated Evidence Generation Plans (iEGP) aligned across all key stakeholders
- Lead the development and timely delivery of high-quality HEVA deliverables — including Core Value Dossiers, Economic Models, and Payer Evidence Generation Plans — to support pricing, reimbursement, and NITAG recommendation decisions
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Market Access & Pricing, Medical Affairs, R&D, Clinical, and Epidemiology teams to embed HEVA strategies within product and portfolio decision-making
- Build and sustain relationships with external advisors in infectious disease and vaccines, fostering scientific exchange and advocacy for the evidence base
- Support country teams in developing and adapting health economic models and materials for HTA submissions, reimbursement decisions, and payer objection handling
- Ensure timely dissemination of findings through peer-reviewed publications and congress presentations, maximizing the scientific and commercial impact of HEVA evidence
- Engage with senior leadership to communicate high-level strategies and long-term vision for assigned vaccine franchises
What we offer you
A fixed salary over 12 months, as well as a collective variable compensation based on Sanofi Group results.
Because taking care of our employees is also our mission:
- Benefits & Well-being: Quality health insurance, extended maternity/parental leave (18/14 weeks), enhanced support in case of illness, teleconsultation and second medical opinion covered by Sanofi, as well as many other wellness programs
- Work-Life Balance: 31 days of paid leave + RTT depending on your status, remote work up to 2 days/week
- Transportation: Public transport coverage up to 80%
- Savings & Retirement: Group Savings Plan and PERCOL with employer matching, and PERO
- Professional Development: Internal and international mobility opportunities, learning & development opportunities
- And more: platforms dedicated to peer-to-peer recognition & service exchanges between Sanofi employees, numerous CSE benefits...
About you
Experience:
- At least 7 years of experience in HEOR in pharmaceutical industry, CRO or academic experience
- Knowledge of methods and principles of health economics, health technology assessment (HTA) reviews
- Understanding in clinical development principles, epidemiology, biostatistics
- Significant country experience is a must and Global experience is an asset
- Previous experience in vaccine or infectious diseases is an asset
Technical and softs skills:
- Deep knowledge of health economics methods and HTA frameworks; advanced proficiency in economic modeling (static and dynamic); solid understanding of clinical development, epidemiology, and biostatistics
- Strategic & analytical mindset — Synthesize complex data into actionable insights and evidence strategies with rigorous economic modeling
- Forward-thinking approach — Identify opportunities to maximize impact across the product lifecycle
- Compelling communication — Translate complex information into clear narratives for diverse audiences (leadership, payers, HTA bodies)
- Stakeholder influence — Engage and influence senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence
- Cross-functional leadership — Deliver results in matrixed environments, leading diverse, multicultural teams across geographies
- Customer orientation — Anticipate and respond to internal and external stakeholder needs with accountability and transversality
Education:
- MD, Pharm D or PhD in Health Economics or a related field; candidates with other qualifications must demonstrate a strong scientific background
Languages:
- Fluent English required
- French is an asset
Why choose us?
- Help protect half a billion people every year, contributing to one of the largest global vaccination efforts in healthcare
- Work at the intersection of science, economics, and public health — shaping evidence strategies that directly influence vaccine access and reimbursement decisions worldwide
- Collaborate with world-leading experts in infectious disease, health economics, and market access across global and local teams
- Work at the forefront of AI-driven research and innovative evidence generation platforms that are redefining the future of immunization
- Develop your career with access to mentoring, international mobility programs, and opportunities to grow across four continents
- Join a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core, with Employee Resource Groups and leadership programs that celebrate every voice
Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.
Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what's never-been-done-before. You'll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people's lives? Let's Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.
Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.
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Why work with us
- We’re problem-solvers and pioneers. United by the belief that everyone deserves a healthier future. We create best-in-class vaccines that prevent disease and protect lives.
- Innovation drives us. From AI and mRNA to next-gen science, we push the boundaries to deliver first- and best-in-class vaccines for infectious diseases worldwide.
- Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.
- We do what’s right. Sustainability and DE&I drive our positive global impact—because the diverse communities Sanofians represent are the patients we serve.
What does it take to protect the world from disease?
For over a century, we’ve been pioneering breakthroughs that help protect millions from diseases like polio, influenza, RSV, and more. And we’re not stopping there.
Powered by groundbreaking technologies - mRNA platforms, recombinant proteins, and AI-driven insights - we’re pushing the boundaries of science.
"I’m immensely proud of the pace of our innovation – the urgency by which our teams are working to transform the practice of medicine."
Thomas Triomphe
Executive Vice President, Vaccines
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