Head of Transformation

Job title

Head of Transformation

• Location: Dubai / Riyadh
• Job type: Permanent, Full time
  
  

About The Job

At Sanofi, we are an innovative global healthcare company united by one mission: chasing the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

The Head of Transformation will lead the transformation across the Greater Gulf MCO as a key contributor to the implementation of the GG MCO strategy with the intent of driving operating models and culture transformation. He / she will also be involved in and raising Sanofi GG MCO profile internally and externally while leading the Innovation and AI.

Main Responsibilities

Lead change management for GG MCO

• Lead DRIVE Change Management bringing strategic view and expertise in change management while engaging and inspiring the teams
• Define and implement the change roadmap to be actioned at country council and across the organization
• Lead holistic plan on functions and needs
• Ensure resource focus on core strategies and critical priorities through GBU governance
• Be part of the above country Transformation Leads Community to leverage x markets good practices and learnings
• Ensure Best in class implementation of global transformation guidance
• Constantly rethink ways of working
  
  

Design and drive implementation of business operation model transformation (Go to Market/ Omnichannel) across the MCO

• Best in class execution of GTM/ Omnichannel across BUs to deliver on GTM KPIs in partnership with GTMC
• Ensure Best in Class GTM plans for priority launches across MCO (COPD, Tole, Tzield) in partnership with Digital/ GTMC
• Foster a community of GTM experts to drive cross sharing and upskilling
  
  

Drive business innovation leveraging digital, AI and technology to become the lead AI powered Key Market for Sanofi

• Define the MCO AI strategy and roadmap to position the MCO as Digital Hub
• Accelerate the MCO adoption of AI with focus on Plai
• Accountable to deliver Data Driven/ AI Pathway solutions project portfolio with focus on Specialty Care (Rare, Derm and Resp
• Identify potential opportunities in Gen Med (focus on T1D)
  
  

Elevate Sanofi as industry leading in AI/ Innovation

• Digital Opinion Leaders (DOLs) key stakeholders mapping and engagement
• Increase Sanofi External engagement in Data/ AI in high profile external events/ conferences
• Work with Corporate affairs to create an internal and external AI narrative and secure global funding
  
  

Strategic Partnership including one Sanofi partners projects in R&D, Manufacturing, trade.

CLF modernization and resources allocation design to address One Sanofi Ambition

About You

To excel in this role, you must bring a blend of leadership skills, strategic thinking, business acumen, excellent team player and naturally collaborative. Result oriented, agile mindset and risk-taking striving for excellence while taking calculated risk and feeling comfortable with making bold decisions.

Key Experience

• Business strategy & Execution: ability to build a comprehensive strategic business plan in line with the global strategy, competitive environment and local needs
• Transversal & Matrix leadership: strong experience at leveraging internal and external stakeholders. Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast paced challenging environment with high level of uncertainty
• Transformation leadership: experience in driving organizational change with high level of engagement
• Comfortable with digital and technologies advancements
• Complex Project Management
• High level of resilience with the ability of operating in ambiguity and under pressure
• Ability to create and articulate an inspiring vision for the organization to embark teams on the journey and create a sense of pride and engagement
• Influential leadership: ability to positively influence peers, senior leaders, internal and external stakeholder structured and able to navigate ambiguity to distil key insights and actions and solution oriented with a growth and patient and customer-centric mindset.
• High integrity and transparency with demonstrate ability to work collaboratively building trust relationships across various stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical and strategic capabilities
• Ability to work cross-functionally, strong team player
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and work in autonomy with limited guidelines
• Clear communication style that will inspire and direct teams.
• Comfortable and willing to embrace digital and technological advances with a simplification mindset
  
  

Skills, Experience & Knowledge Requirements

• Minimum 10 - 12 years of relevant experience.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.
• Knowledge in change management, project management, transformation initiatives, stakeholders' management.
• Strategic thinking skills, communication skills, Adaptability
  
  

What We Offer

• Opportunity for Impact: Join a leading global healthcare company and take a leading role in transforming the lives of MS patients.
• Leadership Growth: Lead an engaged and high-performing team while contributing to the broader strategic direction of Sanofi Specialty Care.
• Innovative and Collaborative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive salary package, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
  
  

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.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

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nullPursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.