Vaccines
Where
extraordinary minds
help protect  half a billion people

About the Job

As Global Clinical Development Strategic Partnership Manager, you will play a key role in developing strategic collaborations and stakeholder networks that drive the execution of Sanofi’s vaccine clinical programs across the Asia-Pacific region. You’ll assess and manage high-value partnerships, engage with government and research institutions, and lead initiatives that accelerate our clinical development efforts.

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing Progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main Responsibilities:

External Partnership Management

• Assess and evaluate strategic partnership opportunities (funded and non-funded) based on feasibility, compliance, financial, and operational criteria

• Lead the implementation of approved regional partnerships in collaboration with internal functions (Legal, Finance, R&D, Medical)

• Coordinate project plans and track contract deliverables, risks, and budgets

• Serve as primary contact for government and funding partners; co-lead joint project meetings

• Prepare regular project reports, reimbursement documents, and funding submissions

Stakeholder Engagement

• Implement and localize the GCD external stakeholder engagement strategy to optimize trial execution

• Build internal networks to support stakeholder engagement activities

• Gather critical insights from external stakeholders to inform operational and strategic decisions

• Represent GCD at regional forums, increasing visibility of the vaccine pipeline and clinical efforts

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the External Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement Domain Leader and Vaccine Clinical Development teams

• Interface with Clinical Project/Study teams, Medical Affairs, R&D Finance, and Franchise leads

• Represent Sanofi to government, external R&D institutions, and clinical networks

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine, biological science, clinical or pharmaceutical sciences; Master’s/PhD/MBA preferred

• Experience in external stakeholder engagement and partnership development

• Familiarity with pharmaceutical or biotech industry in Asia-Pacific, preferably in clinical development or medical functions

• Strong skills in project planning and financial management

• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional and cross-cultural teams

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills

• Experience working with government or funding bodies is a strong advantage

• Knowledge of the vaccines sector and/or 5+ years of global project management experience is a plus

• Willingness to travel regionally and internationally

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

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, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

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