Director, Portfolio Decisions Resources
Company: Sanofi
Location: Somerville
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Global Portfolio Decision Resources overarching objective is to
ensure a robust valuation and prioritization of the R&D
portfolio and make recommendations as to best optimize utilization
of resources. The team will work with key stakeholders in the
R&D organization and the GBUs to provide support to leadership
decision-making. The team's remit is to:Ensure R&D asset
valuation (including POS calculation, business case) is done in a
rigorous and comparable basis across Sanofi, including the
development of standard tools and an effective review process.
Provide challenge to project teams' assumptions around probability
of success and valuation, viaQuantitative analyses of previous
Sanofi performance and external benchmarks, increase internal
information available, leverage external Open-source information
based on artificial intelligence approaches, identify new sources
of data that can inform R&D quantitative analysesCoordinating
internal review/debate workshops from both R&D and commercial
perspectivesReviewing findings with external experts (where
relevant) and internal senior leadershipUse advanced analytics to
inform and shape decision making by Global Project Teams (GPTs) and
senior leadership (e.g., stage gate analysis to determine optimal
development strategy, scenario analysis, decision trees, etc) and
present these analytics at key Go/No go decisions at the IDCC.
Consolidate analyses into a holistic portfolio view for analysis
(pipeline volume, continuity, value) with data visualization tools.
- Make recommendations as to optimize utilization of resources and
facilitate trade-off discussion amongst senior leadersPOSITION
OVERVIEW/PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:The Portfolio Decision Resource
(PDR) team is looking to add a team-oriented member to help execute
on their mandate. As a leader within this group, you will gain
exposure to all of Sanofi's therapy areas and come to truly
understand the 'nuts and bolts' of the business. You will develop a
deep understanding of core products and a detailed view of their
chances of technical and regulatory success and medical and
commercial impact.The PDR director main responsibilities are to
objectively and consistently assess the value of our R&D
portfolio for a given therapeutic area in order to provide
investment recommendations and drive decisions and the value of our
portfolio. As such you will support senior members of the Strategy
team and have interaction with key stakeholders in R&D,
commercial, finance, IA, legal. Your ability to conduct complex
analyses, present findings, and help facilitate decision-making
will be key to the group's success.Work with Global Project Teams
to understand key R&D and commercial assumptions:Attend
meetings with Global Project Teams to review and understand
assumptions including probability of success, pricing, peak year
sales, time to market, market share growth rateDevelop a working
knowledge of the therapeutic area and compare project assumptions
to internal and industry benchmarksEnsure the robustness of each
project variables thanks to an in-depth knowledge of the project
and deep expertise of expert functions involvedHelp the Project
Team in preparing for the IDCC when it comes to the relevant
metricsBuild, maintain and use portfolio analysis tools:Support
development of analytical frameworks and tools for project and
portfolio-level decision-makingIn collaboration with Global Project
Teams, complete project-level commercial and financial models and
ensure models contain the latest project assumptionsStructure and
perform scenarios and simulations to model and value strategic
alternatives and trade-offs (''Stage gates'') with the aim of
maximizing value at a project and portfolio levelDevelopment of
portfolio standards using external data to improve internal data
quality and fill gaps where they existSynthesize results to support
project-level and portfolio-level decision making:Generate key
project insights to facilitate decision-making and strategy
selectionSynthesize project assumptions and outputs into a clearly
articulated storyParticipate in project and portfolio
reviews:Develop supporting materials for meetings and contribute to
leadership discussionsHelp facilitate discussion of project-level
strategic options, decision-making and optimal allocation of
resourcesSupport development of analytical frameworks and tools for
project and portfolio-level decision-making, with a focus on
projects dedicated to digital transformation, implementation of new
quantitative metrics and prediction tools based on cutting-edge
modelling and artificial intelligence tools.NOTE: Key
Responsibilities may differ among employees with the same job title
and may change over time, in accordance with business needs. The
position will require deep engagement with both direct and
cross-functional partners. Demonstrated ability to develop, guide,
and influence across senior leadership is a critical component for
this position.LOCATION: Paris (France) or Cambridge, MA
(US)QUALIFICATIONS:A minimum of a Bachelors degree is
requiredAdvanced Degree (PhD in Life Sciences, MD, Vet, Pharm D)
and an MBA would be significant assetsA minimum of 9 years of
professional business experience is required.A minimum of 5+ years
of direct experience in the life sciences industry preferably in
Strategy ConsultingSelected candidate will have a clearly
demonstrated interest in, and knowledge of the life sciences
industryGood business judgment, strong analytical skills with a
mastery of Excel, and a solid grasp of corporate finance
principlesThe ability to synthesize information and present key
findings in a crisp and concise mannerAptitude to learn and think
quickly with the ability to apply learning across multiple
situationsThe maturity and leadership skills to be able to interact
at senior levels -Position may require up to 10% overall business
travelAt Sanofi R&D North America, we deliver meaningful
solutions for patients. We transform science into breakthrough,
best-in-class and first-in-class medicines and vaccines. We believe
in creating a diverse and inclusive workforce - and workplace -
which brings together the collective brainpower of over 2,000
colleagues and provides you with an exciting place to grow and
develop. We set the bar high, and we deliver. Join us and together
we will build on our trusted legacy of breakthroughs for society.
-Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse
workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national
origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership
or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression;
affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military
status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim
status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information
(including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other
characteristic protected by law.As a healthcare company and a
vaccine manufacturer, Sanofi has an important responsibility to
protect individual and public health. All US based roles require
individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of your
job responsibilities.According to the CDC, an individual is
considered to be "fully vaccinated" fourteen (14) days after
receiving (a) the second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, or
(b) the single dose of the J&J vaccine. Fully vaccinated, for
new Sanofi employees, is to be fully vaccinated 14 DAYS PRIOR TO
START DATE. - - #GD-SA#LI-SAAt Sanofi diversity and inclusion is
foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We
recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must
lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences
can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues,
patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of
our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal
opportunity for all.SummaryLocation: Cambridge, MA; ParisType: Full
time
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