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Senior Director, Global Commercial Switch Lead

Principia Biopharma, Inc.

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Morristown, NJ
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Job Overview:

Global Commercial Switch Lead

  • Location: Morristown, NJ

About the Job

At Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, we build trusted and loved brands that connect with hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. Our mission is to enable better self-care for individuals and communities, while also contributing to a healthier planet. We strive to act as a force for good by integrating sustainability along our business and employees’ mission and operate responsibly from both a social and environmental point of view. To achieve this, we need people who can shape the future of our business and help us on our journey to becoming the best fast-moving consumer healthcare company in and for the world.

The Global Commercial Lead for Switch is responsible for driving the pre-commercialization and launch of an assigned Rx-OTC Switch asset, like Tamiflu, in a geography(s) (i.e. US), in addition to identifying and securing new switch assets for global commercialization.

This role involves developing and executing commercial strategies, managing cross-functional teams, and collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure successful product launch and sustained growth. They will also be responsible for defining and executing the innovation roadmap in alignment with the switch strategy.

The ideal candidate is an experienced leader, who has a deep understanding of the market dynamics, strong leadership skills, and a track record of driving success in the Consumer Health or FMCG sector and someone who can identify growth opportunities and deliver scalable, winning innovation to drive revenue, profit, and market share.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Brand Development: Create and implement a comprehensive marketing toolkit, ensuring alignment with brand equity foundations and Global Brand Definition.

  • Go-to-Market Strategy: Lead tailored commercialization efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to share best practices and execution learnings from market launches.

  • P&L Oversight: Manage P&L, forecasting, and inventory planning to ensure successful product launches and financial performance.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders across finance, sales, marketing, R&D, and regulatory departments to ensure cohesive execution and communication.

  • Innovation Pipeline Management: Identify and assess new Rx-OTC switch opportunities, collaborating with local and global teams to drive scalable innovations.

  • Business Case Development: Build compelling business cases and launch plans in cooperation with finance, securing alignment and approvals from senior leadership.

About You

  • Education: Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) from an accredited college or university.

  • Experience: 15+ years of relevant experience in brand marketing, particularly in OTC or FMCG sectors.

  • Global Experience: Proven track record in global or regional brand management roles.

  • Switch Experience: Experience in Rx-OTC switch roles is highly regarded.

  • Brand Innovation: Significant experience in brand innovation and building successful brands.

  • Medical Devices: Experience in the medical devices sector and Rx-OTC switch roles is highly valued.

  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Strong ability to lead projects and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.

  • Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical skills with a focus on deriving insights and making compelling recommendations; fluent in English.

Why choose us?

  • Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

  • Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

  • Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

  • Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

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.

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Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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.