Senior Director Trade Operations

Sanofi; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 298,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi US Services is seeking a Senior Director of Trade Operations to lead its US product distribution strategy across Established, Products, General Medicines and Specialty Care units. You will design optimal distribution models with wholesalers and specialty pharmacies, drive launches, and coordinate with Market Access, Finance, and Supply Chain.

The role requires deep market access knowledge, strong financial acumen, and leadership of cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, efficient

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years in pharma/healthcare market access, wholesale trade and channel experience.
• Strong financial acumen, analytics and strategic influence in a matrix organization.
• Advanced degree preferred; B.A./B.S. in business-related field required.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute best-in-class distribution models with wholesalers, specialty pharmacies, and channel partners.
• Lead product launches and ongoing commercialization with cross-functional teams.
• Develop distribution plans for active and pipeline products and monitor performance.

Skills

Financial acumen

Analytic skills

Influence in matrix

Strategic leadership

Market access knowledge

Education

B.A./B.S. in business-related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job title: Senior Director Trade Operations Location: Morristown, NJ or Cambridge, MA

About the Job

The Senior Director, Trade Operations is responsible for leading the execution of Sanofi's product distribution strategy for Established, Products, General Medicines and Specialty Care US business units. This strategic leadership role ensures distribution models are optimally configured, operationally effective, and aligned with Sanofi's patient-centered approach to deliver flexible, scalable distribution solutions. Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and Specialty Care neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.

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

• Strategic Leadership Design and execute best-in-class distribution models ensuring seamless product access via wholesalers, specialty pharmacies, and channel partners
• Spearhead successful product launches and ongoing commercialization efforts in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Develop and implement strategic distribution plans for both active and pipeline products
• Identify critical risk areas and develop effective mitigation strategies

Partnership Management

Establish and nurture strategic relationships with specialty pharmacies, wholesalers/distributors, and channel partners

Optimize contracts, performance metrics, and service levels across distribution networks

Serve as the internal subject matter expert and primary point of contact on all distribution and trade-related issues within the US

Operational Excellence

Lead inventory management, product allocation, and order fulfillment strategies

Monitor and communicate trade inventory status, service level performance, and key performance indicators

Ensure efficient execution of day-to-day channel operations with predictable performance

Maintain compliance with all implemented agreements and regularly adjust activities as needed

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Market Access, Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to establish resources and tools supporting organizational objectives

Contribute to gross-to-net planning, pipeline assessments, returns risk evaluations, and leadership business reviews

Ensure alignment with strategic priorities and financial targets across departments

Team Leadership

Provide effective leadership to direct reports and cross-functional teams

Foster personnel development and optimize resource allocation

Ensure compliant and productive activities that drive operational excellence

About You

Required Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. Degree with concentration in business administration, finance, marketing is preferred. Advanced Degree preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years+ of business experience in the pharmaceutical healthcare sector Market Access, Wholesale Trade Experience, & Channel experience a must and knowledge of pricing & contracting preferred.
• Ability to work closely brand and Access Strategy leads
• Demonstrated understanding of market, trends, drivers and opportunities in the Sanofi portfolio
• Experience identifying trends and insights and assimilating into market/channel strategy and the determination of financial and business impacts
• Deep understanding of the national and regional Wholesale, Retail and Pharmacy customer
• Demonstrated ability to identify and develop business opportunities based upon the above
• Strong financial acumen, analytic skills & critical thinking ability
• Demonstrated ability to influence a matrix team

Travel 10%

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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.

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North America Applicants Only The salary range for this position is: $206,250.00 - $297,916.66 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.