Associate Director, Market Access Excellence at Sanofi Group Cambridge, MA

Sanofi Group; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,250 - 180,917; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range: $125,250.00

Health and wellness programs

At least 14 weeks of gender‑neutral p

Other employee benefit programs

Job summary

Sanofi Inc. in the United States seeks an Associate Director, Market Access Excellence to elevate the capabilities of the U.S. Market Access team through strategic training, development, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.

This role acts as a connector between U.S. Market Access and Sanofi’s global/local learning resources for alignment and best‑in‑class practices. The role coordinates a comprehensive training curriculum, partners with internal SMEs and external vendors, and collaborates with

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a Regional Account Manager or National Account Manager role.
• Minimum 3 years in a training/learning & development role.
• Experience with payer marketing, market access strategies, and healthcare reimbursement models.
• Demonstrated success in developing and delivering effective training programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive Market Access training curriculum tailored to U.S. needs, leveraging global and local resources.
• Identify skill gaps and develop targeted learning programs to enhance technical, strategic, and leadership capabilities within the Market Access team.
• Partner with internal subject‑matter experts and external vendors to deliver high‑impact training sessions, workshops, and e‑learning modules.
• Serve as the primary liaison between U.S. Market Access and Sanofi’s GTMC and Learning & Development teams, ensuring seamless integration of global frameworks and tools.
• Select and leverage existing Sanofi programs for talent development, leadership development, and skill building.
• Connect U.S. Market Access with external industry programming to enhance understanding of changes in the healthcare landscape.
• Collaborate with Access Strategy, Account Teams, Medical Affairs, Marketing, and Sales Training to identify training needs and develop targeted solutions.
• Work with compliance to ensure all training materials and programs adhere to industry regulations and company policies.
• Orchestrate comprehensive training programs including live, virtual, and e‑learning modules, and manage the product training calendar with Access Strategy leads.
• Develop learning strategies, leveraging latest innovations and standards, and maintain training content up‑to‑date with payer policies and market dynamics.
• Provide operational, logistical, and event management support for live training sessions and ensure smooth delivery and positive learner experience.
• Establish KPIs to measure training effectiveness and impact on team performance.
• Continuously assess and refine programs based on feedback, evolving market dynamics, and business needs.

Skills

Payer marketing

Market access strategies

Healthcare reimbursement models

Instructional design

Training delivery

Project management

Communication skills

Learning management systems

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Training certifications CPTM/ATD

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Job Title

Associate Director, Market Access Excellence

Location

Cambridge, MA or Morristown, NJ

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Market Access Excellence will elevate the capabilities of the U.S. Market Access team through strategic training, development, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives. This role acts as a connector and integrator between U.S. Market Access and Sanofi’s global and local learning resources, ensuring alignment, consistency, and best‑in‑class practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive Market Access training curriculum tailored to U.S. needs, leveraging global and local resources.
• Identify skill gaps and develop targeted learning programs to enhance technical, strategic, and leadership capabilities within the Market Access team.
• Partner with internal subject‑matter experts and external vendors to deliver high‑impact training sessions, workshops, and e‑learning modules.
• Serve as the primary liaison between U.S. Market Access and Sanofi’s GTMC and Learning & Development teams, ensuring seamless integration of global frameworks and tools.
• Select and leverage existing Sanofi programs for talent development, leadership development, and skill building.
• Connect U.S. Market Access with external industry programming to enhance understanding of changes in the healthcare landscape.
• Collaborate with Access Strategy, Account Teams, Medical Affairs, Marketing, and Sales Training to identify training needs and develop targeted solutions.
• Work with compliance to ensure all training materials and programs adhere to industry regulations and company policies.
• Orchestrate comprehensive training programs including live, virtual, and e‑learning modules, and manage the product training calendar with Access Strategy leads.
• Develop learning strategies, leveraging latest innovations and standards, and maintain training content up‑to‑date with payer policies and market dynamics.
• Provide operational, logistical, and event management support for live training sessions and ensure smooth delivery and positive learner experience.
• Establish KPIs to measure training effectiveness and impact on team performance.
• Continuously assess and refine programs based on feedback, evolving market dynamics, and business needs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 3 years in a Regional Account Manager or National Account Manager role.
• Minimum 3 years in a training/learning & development role.
• Experience with payer marketing, market access strategies, and healthcare reimbursement models.
• Demonstrated success in developing and delivering effective training programs.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Business, Healthcare Administration, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Training certifications such as CPTM or ATD are a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of the U.S. healthcare system, payer landscape, and market access dynamics.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design skills.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with learning management systems and digital training tools.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
• Project management expertise with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving orientation.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to influence without direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Knowledge of specialty pharmacy distribution models.
• Experience with live and virtual training delivery methods.
• Background in account management or field‑based market access roles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $125,250.00 – $180,916.66 (varies with experience).
• Health and wellness programs, high‑quality healthcare coverage, and preventative services.
• At least 14 weeks of gender‑neutral parental leave.
• Other employee benefit programs available through the company.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.