Strategic Planning, Business Operations and NPP Manager

Job Purpose: Lead strategic planning initiatives for GenMed China, drive transformation efforts, and manage New Product Planning (NPP) activities to support Sanofi's growth objectives in the Chinese market while ensuring operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning (30%):

• Develop and refine the GenMed China strategy, aligning with global objectives and local market dynamics
• Identify and prioritize strategic initiatives to drive growth and improve market position in China
• Lead transformation projects to enhance organizational effectiveness and adapt to evolving market conditions
• Conduct market analysis and competitive intelligence to inform strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic plans
• Monitor and report on the progress of strategic initiatives and transformation efforts
• Facilitate strategic planning workshops and alignment sessions with leadership teams

New Product Planning & Commercial Assessment (50%):

• Lead commercial evaluations of both internal pipeline assets and external opportunities for the Chinese market
• Develop and maintain commercial forecasting models and valuation analyses for potential in-licensing, acquisition, or partnership opportunities in China
• Partner closely with BD teams to conduct thorough commercial due diligence on external assets
• Create and present compelling business cases to support strategic investment decisions
• Assess market dynamics, competitive landscape, and pricing strategies for pipeline assets in the Chinese context
• Develop early commercial strategies and launch scenarios for pipeline products tailored to the Chinese market
• Synthesize insights from multiple stakeholders to build integrated commercial perspectives

Business Operations Excellence (20%):

• Drive operational efficiency and process improvement initiatives within GenMed China
• Develop standardized frameworks and tools for strategic planning and commercial assessment
• Establish KPIs and tracking mechanisms for portfolio and strategic initiative performance
• Lead cross-functional projects to improve business operations and decision-making processes

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Management, or related field; MBA preferred
• 8+ years of pharmaceutical/healthcare industry experience, with significant exposure to the Chinese market
• Strong background in strategic planning, commercial strategy, and business transformation
• Demonstrated experience in commercial assessment and valuation of pharmaceutical assets
• Experience in leading cross-functional projects and change management initiatives
• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills
• Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen with a deep understanding of the Chinese pharmaceutical market
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to drive change and manage complex transformation initiatives
• Excellence in stakeholder management across functions and cultures
• Strong influence and negotiation skills
• Advanced presentation and communication abilities
• Project management and process excellence mindset
• Adaptability and resilience in a rapidly changing environment

Key Partnerships:

• GenMed China leadership team
• Global GenMed strategy team
• Business Development teams
• Commercial Operations
• Market Access
• R&D
• Medical Affairs
• Finance
• Marketing Excellence teams
• Regulatory Affairs

This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the Chinese pharmaceutical market, capable of developing and executing strategies while driving transformation and maintaining operational excellence in a complex, rapidly evolving environment.