Regional Sales Director, Hematology/Oncology – Great Lakes

Sanofi•Detroit, MI

22h•$172,500 - $249,167•Remote

About The Position

Reporting into a US Oncology Divisional General Manager, Commercial, the Regional Business Director, Oncology assumes the commercial leadership role for assigned key accounts, providing overall account leadership, including developing and executing account plans, as well as coaching to cross-functional team members. In this capacity, this role will assume responsibility for key customers and manage each as a business on behalf of US Hematology Oncology. Additionally, this role, working in partnership with their V&A, OOA, Marketing, PSS and Medical, has responsibility for building a strategic account plan for assigned accounts, as well as for organizing and deploying the appropriate resources within SANOFI to drive value co-creation with customers and meet/exceed revenue targets. This role, in partnership with the matrix partners above, will identify and qualify opportunities within their accounts and develop and drive growth strategies, team-to-team alignment and executive relationships together with cross-functional team members. Accordingly, this role will lead strategy sessions as needed with their account teams to facilitate the co-creation of customer value and ensure ongoing internal alignment and account growth. This role will also lead a team of Area Business Managers, ensuring strong field execution and ongoing professional development. This role will function as a player/coach and, in partnership with their matrix partners, will be the central focal point for commercial communications regarding account planning, strategy, collaboration, resource allocation and customer engagement. 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. 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 in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, or a related field.
Minimum 2 years of people leadership experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry.
Sales leadership experience with responsibility for driving commercial performance and executing regional business plans.
Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, developing, and retaining high-performing sales teams.
Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and ability to translate data into actionable business decisions.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to execute strategies, drive results, and manage performance in a fast-paced environment.
Experience using CRM systems and sales analytics tools.
Ability to travel within assigned geography as required.

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master's degree in Business, Science, Healthcare, or a related field.
Experience working cross-functionally with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and other key stakeholders.
Hematology/Oncology commercial experience.
Experience launching or supporting specialty pharmaceutical products.
Experience selling oncology products.
Experience with "buy and bill" reimbursement models and oncology market access dynamics.
Experience working in both large pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations.
Experience leading geographically dispersed specialty sales teams.
Experience coordinating patient and provider support services, including specialty pharmacy, reimbursement services, nursing services, specialty distributors, and related programs.
Experience organizing and leading national or regional sales meetings and POA meetings.
Demonstrated success in developing future leaders and succession planning.

Responsibilities

Foster an inspirational and inclusive culture that nurtures individual and team growth while consistently embodying Sanofi’s core values in daily interactions.
Articulate and embrace the vision and mission of the region, aligning it seamlessly with corporate and business objectives while upholding a strong commitment to compliance and accountability for business outcomes.
Excel in a complex environment that relies on collaboration and cross-functional synergy, involving partnerships with various departments, including Marketing, Medical, Value & Market Access, Patients Support Services and Operations.
Own account planning for next tier, non-KAM targets, based on geography. This includes developing and executing account level strategies and plans for owned accounts.
Discuss contracts and pricing agreements with hospitals and healthcare providers (with MA support)
Establish and nurture long-term, value-driven relationships with key KOLs and “C & D level” customers within the region, acting as a trusted advisor to understand their evolving needs, deliver tailored solutions, and drive mutual business growth.
Contribute to the formulation of regional, zone and national strategies that propel the organization toward its overarching goals.
Demonstrate a profound understanding of the oncology landscape, the factors influencing treatment decisions and the ability to navigate this intricate terrain effectively.
Develop an unparalleled expertise in product, disease state and delivery device in the multiple myeloma competitive landscape.
Oversee and coach Account Business Managers within set geography of key accounts to ensure alignment with strategic account objectives, driving sales performance, and fostering strong client relationships.
Ensure successful planning and execution of key account plans.
Collaborate with cross-functional field teams to formulate quarterly plans aimed at optimizing customer relationships.
Drive all aspects of clinical and operational planning and pull through in all priority accounts.
Responsible for optimizing product access with owned accounts (formulary, order sets, HER optimization).
Expert knowledge in formulary and pathway access at provider facilities.
Solutions oriented approach in removing any barriers.
Work collaboratively and in a compliant way with matrix partners to fully understand the planning for OBDS at every individual priority account to ensure successful launch in 2026
Analyze regional and territorial business data and provide guidance and mentoring to maximize performance.
Develop expertise in relevant CRM tools.
Ensure the compliant utilization of CRM tools by sales team and hold accountable for effective use.
Skillfully manage regional expenses within allocated budgets.
Lead or participate in internal meetings to review progress and propose solutions for specific challenges and opportunities.
Collaborate cross-functionally to develop content for meetings, encompassing objectives, training workshops, participants, timing, agendas, and post-meeting metrics (both quantitative and qualitative).
Oversee recruitment, hiring, and training of your team.
Ensure unwavering compliance with all corporate and industry policies and regulations.