Executive Administrative Assistant Gen Meds

Sanofi; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Sanofi Morristown, NJ is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Head of General Medicines NA. This role is a strategic partner, shaping priorities and driving operational excellence in a complex, matrixed environment.

You will manage multi-time-zone calendars, coordinate leadership meetings, travel, and cross-functional communications while handling confidential information with discretion. A high degree of autonomy and proactive thinking is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting senior executives (VP level or above preferred).
• High school diploma/Bachelor's preferred.
• Demonstrated business acumen and ability to understand strategic priorities.
• Exceptional judgment and ability to operate with autonomy in ambiguity.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Outstanding written and verbal communication with ability to synthesize complex information.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end management of complex, multi-time-zone calendars.
• Coordinate leadership team cadence, including content with cross-functional partners.
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel with full logistical ownership.
• Build and maintain a network with EAs and business partners to accelerate execution.
• Represent the Head of Gen Med NA with polish in interactions with senior stakeholders.
• Oversee confidential information and expense management in compliance with policy.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Communication

Discretion

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Strategic thinking

Judgment

Education

High school diploma/Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Concur

ServiceNow

Workday

Job description

Job title

Executive Assistant, Gen Meds

Location: Morristown, NJ

About the job

Join the team transforming how healthcare is delivered for chronic and specialty conditions worldwide. In General Medicines, you’ll help drive meaningful outcomes in diabetes, transplant, and immunology - with the scale and urgency patients deserve.

Overview

The Gen Med Executive Associate serves as a strategic support partner to the Head of General Medicines (Gen Med) North America, one of Sanofi's most critical commercial franchises. This is not a traditional support role - it's a position for someone willing to learn the business, who anticipates needs before they arise, and helps translate leadership priorities into action across a complex, matrixed organization. The successful candidate will operate as an extension of the executive, exercising judgment, managing ambiguity, and driving operational excellence that directly enables the leadership team to focus on growth, patients, and strategic decision-making. Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the Head of Gen Med NA, providing context, insights, and recommendations to inform prioritization of topics and decision-making. Anticipate business needs and proactively manage competing priorities across the leadership agenda, ensuring alignment with Gen Med NA's strategic objectives. Serve as a gatekeeper and air-traffic controller for the executive's time, ensuring focus remains on the highest-impact priorities.

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.

Main responsibilities

Executive & Leadership Team Operations

• Own the end-to-end management of complex, multi-time-zone calendars, proactively resolving conflicts based on business priority
• Orchestrate leadership team cadence - business reviews, town halls, off‑sites, and strategic planning sessions - including content coordination with cross‑functional partners
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel with full logistical ownership, including contingency planning

Stakeholder & Cross‑Functional Relationship Management

• Build and maintain a strong network with EAs and business partners across Commercial, Medical, HR, Finance, and Global functions to accelerate execution and information flow
• Represent the Head of Gen Med NA's office with polish and credibility in interactions with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Facilitate communication and coordination across the extended leadership team to ensure alignment on priorities and messaging

Operational Excellence & Governance

• Manage confidential and sensitive business information (organizational, financial, personnel) with the highest level of discretion
• Oversee expense management, and vendor coordination for the leadership office in compliance with Sanofi policy
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency within the Gen Med NA leadership office
• Support workforce planning logistics, onboarding of senior hires, and organizational announcements

About you

We’re looking for an executive with strong business acumen, keen judgment, and a proactive mindset.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting senior executives (VP level or above preferred) ideally within a large, matrixed, global organization
• High school diploma/Bachelor's preferred
• Demonstrated business acumen - able to understand strategic priorities, market dynamics, and organizational context, not just manage logistics
• Exceptional judgment and ability to operate with autonomy and discretion in ambiguous, fast-moving situations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly and concisely
• Track record of successfully managing multiple high-stakes priorities under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences, with familiarity with commercial/Gen Med operations
• Familiarity with Sanofi's internal tools and systems (e.g., Concur, ServiceNow, Workday)
• Experience operating in a global, multicultural environment across time zones
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Competencies

• Strategic Thinker - Understands the "why" behind priorities and connects the dots across the business
• Proactive & Anticipatory - Operates several steps ahead, not reactively
• Trusted Partner - Builds credibility and influence with senior stakeholders
• Discreet & High-Integrity - Handles the most sensitive matters with total trust
• Master Orchestrator - Manages complexity and competing demands with calm precision
• Adaptable & Resilient - Thrives amid ambiguity and organizational change
• Continuous Improver - Actively seeks ways to improve efficiency and impact

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.

Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status or liability for military status, domestic violence victim status, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status or liability for military status, domestic violence victim status, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But 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. So, let's be those people.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is: $36.81 - $49.08. 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.

We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie. We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug‑discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.