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Launch Lead Autoimmune T1D

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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With us, you’ll break new ground across a growing and diverse portfolio – from established medicines that millions rely on to pioneering breakthroughs in immunology and chronic disease care. Imagine the scale: your work will help deliver treatments to people around the world who live with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and complications arising from transplant.

Fueled by groundbreaking advances in technology, we are accelerating innovation and expanding access faster than ever. If you’re ready to push boundaries, embrace the power of AI and digital tools, and shape the future of healthcare, this is where your ambition meets impact.

Job Title: Launch Lead - Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

About the job

As Launch Lead - Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes within our General Medicines team, you'll drive the strategic planning and execution of our innovative product launch in this critical therapeutic area, shaping the future of Type 1 Diabetes treatment and making a meaningful difference in patients' lives. Ready to get started?

Join the team transforming how healthcare is delivered for chronic and specialty conditions worldwide. In General Medicines, you'll help drive meaningful outcomes in diabetes, transplant, and immunology - with the scale and urgency patients deserve.

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

  • Lead and deliver end-to-end cross-functional launch strategy and execution for Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes products, including launch readiness plans and go-to-market strategy
  • Own the annual cross-functional strategy plan and tactical plan for launched products and indications
  • Drive large-scale cross-functional strategic projects locally, serving as a focal point for both internal and external initiatives
  • Develop robust transversal collaboration with key stakeholders across local, regional, and global levels to secure strategic convergence
  • Serve as the franchise's agile champion and product owner for office-based teams in governance and operating models
  • Drive stakeholder engagement with healthcare professionals, patient advocacy groups, and key opinion leaders
  • Monitor competitive landscape and market dynamics to optimize launch positioning and establish key performance indicators

About you

  • Experience: Minimum 10-15 years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience with proven track record in successful product launches in specialty care, plus sales and commercial functional experience in marketing or market access
  • Leadership skills: Experience in business leadership, cross-functional leadership, and strategic planning with strong project management and organizational abilities
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in medical field (Medicine, Pharmacy), life science, or related field; MBA is a plus
  • Technical skills: Strategic thinking with strong business acumen, data-driven decision-making capabilities, and ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments
  • Soft skills: Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities, strong leadership and team collaboration skills, patient-centric mindset
  • Regional experience: GCC market experience preferred; diabetes experience is a plus

Why choose us?

  • Help shape the future of care for chronic and complex conditions like aT1D, Type 2 diabetes, transplant, and cardiovascular disease
  • Drive meaningful impact at global scale: our medicines reach more than 100 million people each year
  • Be part of a simpler, digital- and AI-powered business that's rethinking how we work and engage with the world
  • Turn bold ideas into breakthrough launches, with multiple new therapies planned through 2030 and beyond
  • Stretch your career in a development playground, with opportunities across functions, regions, and the entire product lifecycle
  • Work in a place that combines global scale with local expertise, backed by a strong culture of collaboration and shared purpose
  • Contribute to innovations that improve outcomes, relieve pressure on healthcare systems, and expand access worldwide

PursueProgress. DiscoverExtraordinary.

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.

Watch 'One day at Sanofi' and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com

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  • Do the never done before. We push the boundaries of what’s possible: expanding access, accelerating innovation, and finding new ways to improve everyday health for millions.

  • Drive the transformation. We’re leading the shift to AI-powered healthcare, using digital tools to reinvent how medicines are developed, manufactured, and delivered worldwide.

  • Deliver at scale. Our reach is unmatched—we bring trusted treatments to millions worldwide, ensuring broad access and real-world impact at every stage of care.

  • Make an impact that matters. From tackling global health challenges to advancing sustainable, inclusive healthcare, everything we do is driven by purpose.

Who ignites your potential?

For Sam, it was her mom—teaching her to listen, push boundaries, and put patients first. At Sanofi, we know your inspiration drives your impact. Bring your passion, and together, we’ll chase the miracles of science.

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