Manager Franchise Operations Global Rare Diseases

Sanofi•Cambridge, MA

8h•$122,250 - $176,583•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Rare Diseases Franchise is a key strategic business unit within Sanofi, focused on developing and delivering life-changing therapies for patients with rare diseases worldwide. The Franchise Strategy and Operations team plays a critical role in enabling the success of this mission through operational excellence, strategic coordination, and effective cross-functional collaboration. As a Manager within this team, you will be at the heart of supporting the team's operational effectiveness, helping to drive initiatives that impact patients with rare conditions globally. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with talented professionals dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with rare diseases. You will gain broad exposure to various aspects of the rare disease business while developing expertise in operational management within a global pharmaceutical organization. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate exceptional organizational abilities, and possess strong communication skills to effectively coordinate across multiple stakeholders and functions. This position offers growth potential and the chance to make a significant impact on the operational excellence of the Global Rare Diseases Franchise. We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started? 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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
3-5 years of experience in operations, project coordination, or administrative management
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proven ability to communicate effectively in teams, small groups and in a large group presentation environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and direction

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
Experience supporting senior leadership teams
Project management certification or experience
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders
Proactive problem-solving approach
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
Adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment
Collaborative team player with ability to work independently

Responsibilities

Support the Franchise Operations team with various ad hoc, time-bound priority projects for the franchise
Coordinate and support town halls and employee engagement activities.
Participant in and capture key insights and follow up from critical franchise operations-driven meetings.
Manage the Franchise calendar
Maintain and update team distribution lists to ensure proper communication flow
Manage the global rare diseases mailbox, ensuring timely responses and appropriate routing of inquiries
Support the team with Product Review Board submissions
Partner with Corporate Communications to maintain communication channels across the franchise
Oversee coordination with Graphic Design hub at the Franchise level
Manage a variety of Franchise-wide routine processes associated with data collection & sharing.
Deploy and maintain onboarding resources to ensure effective delivery to new team members based on project standards.
Develop and facilitate several employee engagement opportunities for the Global Rare Franchise.
Support internal communications strategy and execution
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration on various projects and initiatives
Manage the Franchise SharePoint & Teams site