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Vx-MKT Business Innovation- (Sr.) Brand Manager- Shanghai/ Beijing

Shanghai, China
Beijing, China
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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.

JOB PURPOSE:

We are seeking a strategic, business-oriented, and results-driven Senior Brand Manager to join our Marketing- Business Innovation Team.

In this pivotal role, in line with business strategy, you will develop, plan, and operate innovative business models, programs, and activities that empower business growth. You will explore emerging opportunities, design end-to-end innovation journeys, and orchestrate cross-functional execution to bring innovation offerings to market.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a pragmatic, business-focused approach to planning and execution, with innovative for exploring new frontiers in the vaccines/healthcare sector.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Strategic Planning

  • Based off Vaccines BU priorities and key brand strategies, support strategic planning and innovation programs/ models, and lead to design activities to address HCOs, key customers and consumer needs
  • Develop comprehensive end-to-end innovation journeys and service offerings

Operations & Change Management

  • Deploy and implement programs, design innovative programs briefing materials, deployment/ collaboration mechanisms, SOPs, etc. to drive excellent execution and landing
  • Engage closely with field teams through briefing sessions, field management meetings and regular touchpoints to drive effective onboarding and deployment of innovation programs
  • Track program performance against KPIs and ensure timely delivery of key milestones
  • Own project management, budget mgmt. within agreed limits
  • Provide regular Progress reports to leadership and field teams, incorporating feedback and iterating for continuous improvement
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Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate effectively with Marketing Brand Teams, Marketing Consumer team, field teams, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, Medical, and other internal functions and stakeholders
  • Vendor management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with external customers and ecosystem players 

JOB-HOLDER REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor Degree and above

Experience & knowledge:

  • At least 2+ years of experience in vaccines/ pharmaceuticals in innovation related functions with proven track record (e.g. omnichannel/ digital projects, healthcare insurance, etc.)
  • Management consulting background or internal strategic planning experience strongly preferred

Core competencies:

  • Strategic Thinking: Exceptional strategic planning, user journey, campaign design skills; consulting background preferred
  • Collaboration & Communication: Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to play a leading role to influence and work effectively across all organizational levels
  • Results-Driven: Business-oriented approach that aligns with BU strategic vision with practical, actionable implementation Excellent proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; Fluent in both English and Mandarin

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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  • 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.

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