Strategic Partnership Head

Sanofi; São Paulo; Híbrido; BRL 279.000 - 390.600; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Management of multiple strategic business areas

Opportunity to lead large-scale transformation initiatives

Strong brand and career growth

Comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion culture

Descripción de la vacante

A global pharmaceutical organization in São Paulo is looking for a Strategic Partnership Head to develop and execute regional partnership strategies that drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in commercial or project management, excellent analytical and communication skills, and fluency in both English and Portuguese. This role offers the opportunity to lead large-scale modernization initiatives within a diverse and equitable work culture.

Formación

• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial, marketing, or project management with P&L ownership.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage multi-page budgets.
• High digital literacy and understanding of omnichannel engagement.
• Experience leading high-performance cross-functional collaborations.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute regional partnership strategy for business growth.
• Lead strategic planning processes and implementation of go-to-market strategy.
• Analyze KPIs to track progress and identify improvement areas.
• Support Head of the Region with business updates and decision-making.

Conocimientos

Commercial management

Project management

P&L ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Fluency in English

Fluency in Portuguese

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, marketing or related field

Postgraduate degree in strategic management or project management

Descripción del empleo

Strategic Partnership Head – Sanofi

Location: São Paulo, Brazil – São Paulo – Parque da Cidade

Job Type: Permanent – Full Time (80% on‑site, 20% travel)

About the Role

As a member of the Vaccines Regional Leadership team, you will develop and execute a regional partnership strategy to drive business growth and achieve financial targets. You will also lead Go‑to‑Market strategy, modernization, and cross‑functional projects across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to define strategic priorities and support the execution of the regional strategy
• Lead strategic planning processes (goal setting, resource allocation, performance measurement)
• Develop and implement go‑to‑market strategy with country teams and accelerate OCE ramp‑up for optimal engagement
• Coordinate pre‑launch readiness plans across the region
• Provide guidance and support to cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of initiatives
• Analyze KPIs to track progress against objectives, identify improvement areas, and develop informed business cases
• Lead transversal regional projects supporting modernization and digital/AI ramp‑up at scale
• Support the Head of the Region with business updates, risk/opportunity highlights, and decision‑making support

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial, marketing, project management, or related fields, with P&L ownership and senior external stakeholder management
• Strong financial acumen, business understanding, and ability to manage multi‑page budgets
• Experience in cross‑functional collaboration across country/region levels, ideally in vaccines or related life‑sciences sector
• High digital literacy and understanding of omnichannel engagement are a plus
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence without formal authority
• Experience leading teams and building high‑performance cross‑functional collaborations
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, marketing or related field; postgraduate degree in strategic management or project management preferred
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken)

Benefits & Opportunities

• Management of multiple strategic business areas with visibility to the executive team
• Opportunity to lead large‑scale modernization and digital transformation initiatives
• Strong brand and career growth within a global pharmaceutical organization
• Comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion culture with equal opportunity policies

Equal Opportunity Statement

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, or protected veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination in all employment practices.