Executive Assistant, Global Market Access

Sanofi•Cambridge, MA

1d•$37 - $49•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will report into the Global Head, Evidence for Access (E4A) — Specialty Care, a critical function within Sanofi's Specialty Care organization. The E4A Specialty Care team serves as a valued strategic partner with Medical, Commercial, Regulatory, R&D, and Global Market Access on the development and communication of health economic evidence, value dossiers, outcomes research, and payer-facing value strategies to support patient access to innovative therapies. The Global E4A team works closely with affiliate teams worldwide to generate and disseminate robust health economic and outcomes research (HEOR) evidence, enabling payers, health technology assessment (HTA) bodies, and other decision-makers to recognize the value of Sanofi's specialty medicines. The E4A Specialty Care team is proud to support Sanofi's deep commitment to chasing the miracles of science to improve the lives of patients living with immune-mediated diseases, rare conditions, oncology, and neurological disorders. The Executive Assistant will be an experienced administrative professional providing high-level administrative and strategic support to the Global Head, E4A Specialty Care. This role requires a complete understanding of the E4A function, its deliverables, and its cross-functional interfaces. The Executive Assistant must demonstrate a strong commitment to professional and ethical standards, including the ability to handle and protect confidential, scientifically sensitive, and commercially sensitive information. We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together — revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Requirements

Professional demeanor, strong sense of urgency, and a high level of discretion in handling sensitive scientific, commercial, and personnel information
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, globally matrixed environment undergoing transformation; self-starter mindset with willingness to expand scope of work as organizational needs evolve
Exceptional organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to work accurately and with meticulous attention to detail across multiple simultaneous workstreams
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to engage effectively with senior leaders, global colleagues, and external partners
Flexible, proactive, collaborative, and calm under pressure; demonstrated ability to build relationships across a complex, international organization
Demonstrated experience navigating complex, ambiguous situations with diplomacy, tact, and sound judgment
Demonstrated accountability for project coordination and management, including tracking deliverables and driving timely completion
High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) with 5–7 years of experience supporting senior executives in a corporate or life sciences environment
Prior experience supporting C-suite or global function heads, preferably in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare organization
High-level proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite: Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and OneNote
Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools and digital collaboration platforms
Experience with travel management platforms (e.g., Concur) and expense reporting systems
Ability to exercise sound judgment, determine priorities, and operate with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to proactively anticipate and identify issues and propose or implement solutions
Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion
Ability to work efficiently across time zones in support of a global leadership team

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with, or interest in health economics, outcomes research, HTA processes, or the pharmaceutical value and access landscape is a strong asset
Experience supporting a global function within a pharmaceutical or life sciences company
Familiarity with health economics, outcomes research, market access, or HTA terminology
Experience coordinating scientific or medical congresses, advisory boards, or payer engagement events
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, etc.)

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive executive administrative and operational support to the Global Head, E4A Specialty Care, as well as other members of the GMAx and E4A Leadership Teams, as necessary
Ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day flow of administrative operations, including complex calendar management, meeting prioritization, ownership of Microsoft Teams channels, SharePoint sites, and distribution lists specific to supported function(s)
Manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, science-driven environment; proactively organize in-person and virtual events, manage meeting planning and logistics, and arrange domestic and international business travel
Proactively troubleshoot and resolve travel conflicts; generate detailed itineraries including visitor office arrangements and coordination of support needs across satellite and global locations
Manage timely and accurate processing of expenses in accordance with internal policies and systems (Concur or equivalent platforms)
Develop a working familiarity with E4A an GMAx terminology, deliverables, and workflows — including health technology assessments (HTA), value dossiers, cost-effectiveness models, budget impact analyses, and outcomes research publications — to provide contextually informed support
Coordinate logistics for key E4A milestone meetings, including planning sessions, global evidence generation reviews, advisory boards, and cross-functional value strategy workshops
Support the preparation and distribution of E4A leadership communications, including team updates, scientific congress calendars, and evidence dissemination trackers
Assist in coordinating engagements with external bodies, stakeholder organizations, research partners, and contract research organizations (CROs) as directed by the Global Head
Maintain and organize E4A Specialty Care SharePoint repositories, ensuring scientific and strategic documents are current, accessible, and appropriately governed
Partner closely with the Global Head, E4A Specialty Care and the broader E4A Leadership Team to drive operational effectiveness and organizational rhythm
Collaborate with other Executive Assistants and administrative professionals across Global Market Access, Medical Affairs, R&D, and Specialty Care to coordinate cross-functional operations and share best practices
Serve as a trusted liaison between the Global Head and internal/external stakeholders, leveraging tact, professionalism, and sound judgment to manage communications and prioritize requests
Interface with corporate functions including People & Culture, Finance, Legal, Digital & Data, and Procurement to facilitate cross-functional information sharing and process execution
Capture and prioritize non-routine needs on a real-time basis, tracking due dates and action items to ensure on-time completion
Digitally savvy; compiles and prepares information for presentations using Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, OneNote), SharePoint, Teams, and other corporate platforms and tools
Supports preparation of correspondence, reports, tables, analyses, presentations, and briefing documents for senior leadership and external audiences
Leverages AI-enabled productivity tools (including Sanofi's internal AI platforms) to enhance efficiency in document preparation, scheduling, and information management
Provides a positive, professional presence in answering and prioritizing requests and communications from internal and external stakeholders
Takes initiative and independently manages special and administrative projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment