Vaccines
Where
extraordinary minds
help protect half a billion people
Franchise Lead – Adult Vaccines (all genders)
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.
About the job
As Franchise Lead within our adult vaccines team you set the strategic direction for the adult vaccine portfolio, aligns cross-functional teams, and ensures successful execution across sales, medical, market access, regulatory, and supply. The role leads marketing functions (Customer Engagement Manager) and shapes the public health environment while engaging external stakeholders. It provides vision, coordination, and leadership across functions without direct sales accountability. Ready to get started?
Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.
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 lead the strategic direction of the Swiss BU Vaccines Franchise, including brand plans and forecasting.
- Drive brand development and execution for current vaccines and prepare for future launches.
- Contribute to long-term positioning of the vaccines portfolio in Switzerland.
- Shape programs to improve vaccination perception among HCPs and the public, aiming to increase coverage rates and highlight the value of Sanofi vaccines.
- Lead and coordinate the franchise team and interface with cross-functional teams (medical, market access, supply chain, sales, regulatory, public affairs, PV).
- Ensure effective execution of marketing activities aligned with budget and goals.
- Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Support professional development of team members.
About you
Experience:
- Several years of product management / franchise lead experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Switzerland.
Soft and technical skills:
- Strategic/Commercial mindset and ability to anticipate trends.
- Experience in brand planning, lifecycle management, and portfolio strategy.
- Leadership experience in cross-functional pharma environments.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in IT systems (e.g. Power BI, Microsoft tools, CRM, Veeva).
Education:
- University degree in life sciences, medicine, marketing, or business.
Languages:
- Fluency in German and English; French desirable.
Why choose us?
- Find diverse opportunities in an international work environment to develop
- your talent professionally and personally, and to continuously advance your career through internal changes and role expansions. A personalized and structured onboarding is a given and begins even before your first day.
- Our employees are our top priority, especially when it comes to work-life balance and an inclusive work environment. In addition to flexible working, we offer our employees flexible working hours and a hybrid work model (3 days in the office/2 days remote).
- Outstanding is our 14-week paid family time after the birth of a child for both parents, as well as additional benefits such as health insurance, mental and physical health offerings, and leave for caregiving relatives.
- Training opportunities and international career possibilities round out our offerings.
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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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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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