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Sanofi

Sanofi

Global pharma company; vaccines and R&D

Area Business Manager - Sanofi Vaccines

Full-TimeDeadline 10/26/26
$100.5k - $145.2k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid

Hybrid work is mentioned; the preferred residence is within the Arlington Heights territory.

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree.
  • A minimum of 3+ years of business-to-business sales experience, with preference for pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or other industries involving complex sales cycles and contracting opportunities.
  • Broad understanding of the healthcare environment, decision-making processes, and market trends, with a proven track record of accessing decision makers.
  • Skills and success within a business-to-business environment.
  • Strong commercial business acumen, strategic thinking, critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovative thinking capabilities.
  • Ability to navigate a hybrid environment and determine the optimal healthcare-professional selling model.
  • Ability to dynamically adjust priorities due to changing circumstances.
  • Ability to learn agilely and operate comfortably in complex environments.
  • Experience with omnichannel approaches and executing customer engagement through appropriate channels using insights.
  • Demonstrated ability to use data and data analytics to uncover valuable customer insights that can lead to new solutions.
  • Passion for science and proactive learning related to disease states, treatment options, and healthcare trends.
  • Ability to execute tactical initiatives, provide ongoing feedback, and prioritize multiple products.
  • Broad field sales experience with demonstrated success influencing decision makers.
  • Self-direction, organization, execution, and planning skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • A valid driver's license, eligibility for insurance coverage, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle.
Responsibilities
  • Grow portfolio share and revenue and consistently deliver on product goals.
  • Act as a therapeutic area expert and position and differentiate products effectively.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with field-based stakeholders, including Medical Science Liaisons, Market Access teammates, strategic account managers, Hospital Business Managers, and others in the territory to address customer needs.
  • Identify market dynamics and trends, develop strategies supporting brand and corporate objectives, and ensure account success within the assigned geography.
  • Engage with account and territory data and work with internal data specialists to use insights that help healthcare professionals operate more effectively.
  • Determine the optimal Area Business Manager strategy for healthcare professionals using artificial intelligence and other digital tools.
  • Identify key opportunities and develop strategic business plans to generate product utilization and grow territory business.
  • Understand and differentiate portfolio contracting options and competitive offerings through financial presentations.
  • Perform according to a buy/bill model, including complex pricing analysis, price-calculator usage, product shipping, contract-compliance monitoring, and securing contract amendments.
  • Plan, organize, and execute local promotional speaker programs and activities.
  • Maximize the budget allocated to the geographic territory to support strategy execution and generate or grow the business.
  • Participate in and help lead initiatives supporting sales success, including industry-related congresses, local and regional meetings, and medical conferences.
Desired Qualifications
  • A graduate degree.
  • A minimum of 5+ years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device sales experience with business-to-business experience.
  • At least 2 years of account-management experience.
  • Enhanced digital acumen.
  • Strong clinical acumen.
  • Experience working in Market Access, Pricing, Contracting, or Finance.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and customer-management databases.

About the company

Sanofi is a global pharmaceutical and biotechnology company that develops, manufactures, and sells prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and vaccines. Its products span immunology, oncology, rare diseases, and vaccines, addressing unmet medical needs through a strong focus on research and development. Sanofi's core product model relies on large-scale R&D, strategic partnerships, and licensing to bring new therapies to markets, with revenue generated from product sales and collaborations. The company differentiates itself by leveraging its global reach, diverse portfolio, and emphasis on patient-centric solutions, safety, and quality to navigate regulatory environments in developed and emerging markets. The company’s goal is to improve health outcomes and quality of life for people worldwide by delivering innovative treatments and vaccines that meet unmet medical needs.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1973

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What believers are saying

  • Belén Garijo upgraded 2026 guidance on July 30 after strong Dupixent and new approvals.
  • Paulo Fontoura starts September 1, 2026, sharpening R&D execution under a pipeline reset.
  • Tzield, Wayrilz, Cenrifki, and Sarclisa approvals broaden growth beyond Dupixent in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Dupixent drove Q2 2026 sales, exposing Sanofi to patent expiry after 2030.
  • Sanofi killed amlitelimab and itepekimab in 2026, signaling a fragile late-stage pipeline.
  • Texas sued Sanofi on February 19, 2026; adverse judgments could multiply commercialization costs.

What makes Sanofi unique

  • Dupixent and vaccines give Sanofi global scale across immunology, respiratory, and prevention.
  • Sarclisa Escena won FDA approval July 10, 2026 as first on-body injector cancer therapy.
  • Frankfurt insulin manufacturing secures European supply, backed by €400 million German aid September 2026.

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