Greater Gulf Medical Head, General Medicines

Job Title: Greater Gulf Medical Head, General Medicines

• Grade: 5.1
• Location: Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) or Dubai (UAE)
• Manager’s name: Alan DIVANOVIC

• Manager’s title: Key Markets Medical Head, General Medicines

About Sanofi

Sanofi is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. We apply our deep understanding of the immune system to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world, with an innovative pipeline that could benefit millions more. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives; this inspires us to drive progress and deliver positive impact for our people and the communities we serve, by addressing the most urgent healthcare, environmental, and societal challenges of our time.

Sanofi General Medicines Global Business Unit is dedicated to delivering standard-of-care medicines that help people manage their health and relieve pressure on healthcare systems. It is continuously evolving to stay relevant to customers with the following strategies:

• Launching transformative therapies in the areas of autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes (aT1D) and Transplant.
• Growing core assets and increasing their reach with new digital health and AI-driven business models.
• Coupling technology with clinical expertise to better understand patient needs, empowering them to manage chronic conditions.
• Rebuilding pipeline through internal and external innovation.
• Boosting omnichannel strategy for customers and patients, using data and Artificial Intelligence to personalize the engagements.

The General Medicines Medical is primarily focused on aT1D and Transplant as core innovative areas, while continuing to maintain efforts on improving the day-to-day health of millions of patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Greater Gulf (GG) is a Multi Country Organization (MCO) that includes Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrein. It is one of Sanofi's eight Key Markets globally. Key Markets designate a select group of priority geographies that represent major business opportunity and growth potential for the organization. This designation reflects the strategic importance of the Greater Gulf region within the broader Sanofi enterprise.

About the job

As a member of both the Sanofi Greater Gulf General Medicines Leadership Team and Key Markets Medical Leadership Team, the GG Medical Head will develop and execute medical strategy and operational plans for innovations in aT1D and Transplant. This position requires aligning global strategy with local business needs while serving as an inspirational leader and catalyst for transformation in the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

The role demands a forward-thinking pioneer who combines deep scientific expertise with digital fluency, leveraging AI-powered analytics, real-world evidence platforms, and emerging technologies to transform medical insights into breakthrough strategies to accelerate patient impact and redefine healthcare possibilities.

This leader will inspire and empower a high-performing team while fostering a culture of continuous learning, technological curiosity, and adaptive thinking. Building the next-generation capabilities - from AI-assisted medical affairs to digital stakeholder engagement – while maintaining the highest ethical standards and proactive compliance, ensuring that every scientific and technology advancement ultimately serves the purpose of improving people's lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape the Future of Medicine in GG: architect the medical strategy, planning, and resourcing framework to ensure flawless, high-impact launches of transformative therapies in autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes (aT1D) and Transplant — setting a new benchmark for what medical excellence looks like across Greater Gulf.
• Orchestrate Best in Class Product Launches: Define and execute bold medical strategies across the full product lifecycle — from pre-launch through post-launch — ensuring transformative therapies reach patients faster, smarter, and with maximum impact. Drive optimal lifecycle management across both innovative and established portfolios.
• Champion a Bold GLocal Vision: Craft and own a compelling, future-forward vision for Medical Affairs across Greater Gulf, seamlessly bridging global strategy with local realities. Be the architect of a GLocal model that is agile, patient-centric, and built for the speed of tomorrow's healthcare landscape.
• Lead with Strategic Influence: Drive strategic leadership for the Medical across Greater Gulf, co-creating integrated action plans with cross-functional partners that combine scientific rigor, business acumen, and an unwavering focus on patient outcomes.
• Build a Thriving Scientific Ecosystem: Cultivate a dynamic, future-ready scientific ecosystem across Greater Gulf — forging powerful alliances with KOLs, external experts, HTA bodies, and health authorities — to cement Sanofi's position as the trusted scientific partner of choice in aT1D and Transplant.
• Catalyze Cross-Functional Excellence: Lead the optimization and execution of affiliate medical plans that unlock full product value. Act as a unifying force across commercial, market access, public affairs, regulatory, safety, clinical operations, and R&D — driving integrated, data-rich plans that span publications, health authority submissions, and scientific congresses.
• Inspire, Develop & Future-Proof Your Team: Lead a high-performing, agile medical organization built on a customer-first mindset. Champion talent development, build a robust pipeline of future leaders, and foster a culture of bold thinking, continuous learning, and seamless collaboration with global Go-to-Market Capabilities.
• Harness AI, Digital & Real-World Evidence: Be at the forefront of the digital health revolution — leveraging real-world data, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge digital enablers to generate breakthrough evidence and insights. Transform data into decisions that accelerate medical affairs performance and, most importantly, improve patient outcomes.
• Drive Smart, Responsible Resource Stewardship: Manage the country medical budget with strategic foresight and entrepreneurial discipline — identifying synergies, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring every investment delivers meaningful impact for patients and the business.
• Set the Gold Standard for Ethical Leadership: Champion a culture of proactive compliance and uncompromising integrity — establishing the highest ethical standards for the medical function and ensuring every decision is grounded in patient-centered risk/benefit principles.

About you

Education & Credentials

• Advanced scientific degree: MD, PhD, or PharmD (Medical Degree preferred)

Experience & Expertise

• 10+ years of progressive medical affairs experience with proven impact
• Demonstrated success developing and executing medical strategy across Greater Gulf markets, with substantial experience leading high-performing medical teams
• Established network of key opinion leaders and scientific influencers throughout Greater Gulf
• Track record of cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Commercial, Market Access, Public Affairs, Patient Safety, and Regulatory teams
• Deep understanding of Greater Gulf's evolving healthcare ecosystem and regulatory environment
• Thrives in complex, matrixed global organizations with ability to navigate ambiguity
• Hands-on experience deploying AI, digital tools, and data analytics to transform medical operations
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to connect medical strategy to business outcomes

Leadership Capabilities

• Visionary strategist who thinks boldly, acts decisively, and focuses relentlessly on impact over activity
• Transformational leader who creates compelling visions, inspires teams, and drives change in dynamic environments
• High-energy self-starter who contributes beyond functional boundaries and challenges the status quo
• Relationship architect who builds trust and credibility across diverse stakeholders—internal teams, senior leadership, and external partners
• Influential communicator who shapes thinking, drives alignment, and mobilizes action at all organizational levels
• Collaborative, open-minded, and adaptable with unwavering patient-centricity
• Lead by uncompromising integrity and ethics principles in all decisions

Exemplifie the One Sanofi culture and values :

• Aim Higher: Focus on what matters, set high standards and move with urgency, learning from setbacks as we go to achieve higher performance.
• Act for Patients: Never compromise on integrity, eliminate barriers and partner with others to go faster and further for patients.
• Be Bold: Take thoughtful risks, seize opportunities and think beyond what's possible to accelerate our science and drive compelling growth.
• Lead Together: Build trust and collaborate openly on our shared goals, celebrate collective wins and foster a sense of belonging.

Language Skills

Oral and written fluency in English. Arabic is a plus.

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

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