Head of Portfolio Operations Specialty Care Canada

Sanofi; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi in Toronto, ON seeks a Head of Portfolio Operations Canada to drive strategic projects and oversee operational aspects for Specialty Care. You will liaise with the Canada Country Council, SPC Leadership Team, and cross-functional groups to execute priorities and manage critical events.

You will bring a Bachelor's degree (MBA/PhD preferred) with 3–5 years of business experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and ability to navigate a matrix structure in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field is required - MBA or PhD preferred.
• 3-5 years of professional business experience is required - Specialty therapeutic area experience preferred.
• Commercial effectiveness and/or project management experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a matrix organization without direct line authority.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Specialty Care Canada GM’s primary strategic liaison with Canada Country Council and cross-functional teams.
• Lead prioritization and project management for commercial activities and align knowledge sharing across brands.
• Coordinate with North America counterparts to support emerging priorities and ensure cross-border collaboration.
• Highlight potential business issues to leadership and coordinate cross-group resolutions.
• Collaborate with Communications for internal/external events and executive communications.
• Support GM availability planning and meeting preparations with the Executive Assistant to the BU.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Life Sciences/Business

MBA or PhD preferred

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

AI tools awareness

Job description

Reference number: R2874580

Position Title: Head of Portfolio Operations Specialty Care Canada

Department: Specialty Care and Country Lead Canada

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

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.

About the Job

Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.

The Head of Portfolio Operations for Sanofi Specialty Care Canada reports directly to the General Manager and Canada Country Lead, driving strategic projects and managing critical operational aspects including Canada Country Council Meetings, SPC Leadership Team Meetings, Culture Initiatives, key internal events (POA Meetings, …) and key organizational initiatives (local site evolution, Inclusion Council, CSR strategy…).

This role demands a motivated, engaging leader with strong influence and problem-solving abilities who serves as a trusted strategic partner to the SPC GM, supporting daily operations and leadership team needs. The ideal candidate excels in collaboration and communication, demonstrates analytical thinking with exceptional listening and diagnostic skills, and has a proven track record of reliability, trustworthiness, and execution—serving as an instrumental stakeholder to the SPC Leadership team and Canada Country Council in achieving their objectives.

Main Responsibilities:

The person in the role will serve as the Specialty Care Canada GM’s primary strategic liaison with members of the Canada Country Council, Specialty Care Canada Leadership Team and the cross functional teams of Medical Affairs, MA/PA, Finance, P&C, Digital, GTMC, AI CoE, M&S & Toronto Site Teams to complete assigned strategic projects and initiatives. In addition to the types of activities below, special projects will be added regularly based upon the evolving priorities of the Sanofi Canada and Sanofi Specialty Care business.

• Ensure alignment and execution of the Canada Country Council key initiatives and support the CCC in their operations (managing meetings, connecting with other functions, prioritizing topics and proactively highlight topics where their awareness is needed).
• Ensure execution of the overall commercial strategy for Sanofi Specialty Care Canada. Responsible for prioritization, coordination and project management for commercial activities; ensures knowledge sharing and alignment, whether BU or brand specific, cross-brand or phasing of project across teams. Support the GM and Canada Country Lead by regularly reviewing business updates and highlight potential issues.
• Ensure that Canada has strong connection with North America/US counterparts and especially with the head of portfolio operations NA. Assist and partner across Sanofi Canada and across Sanofi Specialty Care to support emerging business priorities.
• Proactively highlight potential business issues to the GM & Country Lead and support him in addressing them. Coordinate with other groups as necessary.
• Work closely with Sanofi and Sanofi Specialty Care Communications in coordinating and gaining alignment for critical communication events/activities such as internal communications, Town Hall meetings, external engagements and other employee face to face meetings for the team.
• Work closely with the Executive Assistant of BU with GM availability prioritization, preparations for meetings (either internal or external).

About You

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field is required - MBA or PhD is preferred - Scientific knowledge required
• 3-5 years of professional business experience is required - Specialty therapeutic area experience is preferred
• Commercial effectiveness and/or project management experience preferred
• Must have excellent analytical, strategic thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams without direct line authority and managing within a matrix.
• Computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point and Microsoft project) and AI tools awareness/knowledge.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required, with English/French bilingualism a plus

This position may require up to 20% overall business travel.

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

This position is for a current vacant role that we are actively hiring for.

Applications received after the official close date will be reviewed on an individual basis.

AI Usage

Artificial Intelligence” refers to any systems that use automated processes, including algorithms and machine learning, to analyze data and make predictions, inferences, decisions, or recommendations without direct human involvement. These systems may process personal information to identify patterns, improve services, or support decision-making. The Company may use Artificial Intelligence for purposes including, but not limited to, resume screening and hiring, scheduling interviews or meetings, conducting surveys, matching skills with potential job openings, interview scoring, ensuring compliance with regulations applicable to our industry, and activities related to performance evaluation. Information collected and processed by the Company’s Artificial Intelligence systems may include the personal information detailed above and calendar availability. It excludes the information collected and processed for monitoring purposes. You should contact Human Resources if you have a question or concern regarding your personal information. You can also contact Canada’s Privacy Officer via Sanofi’s data subject request portal, Data Subject Rights Webform. The Data Subject Rights Webform can also be used to request access or correction of your personal information and file a complaint.

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to culture, inclusion, and experience. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

Toute compensation sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise. Des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées ici.