Events and Engagements Lead

Events And Engagements Lead

The Event Engagements Lead is responsible for providing tools, services, and business intelligence related to engagements, meetings, events, congresses and other activities involving Scientific External Experts (SEE) with the purpose of improving the performance of a Global Business Unit. This role reports to the Head - Global Events & Engagements.

The role aims to provide a consistent approach to managing interactions with SEEs, as well as adding business value to their interactions with Sanofi. It requires the capacity to lead teams, assess risks, make decisions, and drive strategy, as well as resolve issues in an efficient and business-appropriate manner. Effective communication is a must, as this role is an ambassador for the company's Take the Lead strategy and is accountable for operational activities within scope. This role requires a senior leader with a broad strategic view and business acumen, who can translate ideas into courses of action and will ensure policies and guidelines are followed.

We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage and train a team of Event Engagements Managers and Specialists and hold them accountable in terms of performance, resources, and budget. Responsible for strategic planning and delegation of activities to both team member and preferred agencies.
• Serve as the escalation and resolution contact for complex and sensitive issues that arise during interactions with SEEs.
• Facilitate a culture of best practice sharing. Provide advice and guidance on complex issues.
• Research and propose solutions for improving efficiency and simplifying processes.
• Keep up to date with relevant regulations and share knowledge accordingly.
• Set up project timelines and monitor progress.
• Oversee resource planning for events, meetings, congresses and other activities that concern SEE engagements including both country-level and hub FTE support.
• Formulate training & resources to onboard and upskill staff.
• Interpret requirements and determine strategies to improve team performance across geographies and business units.
• Make independent decisions regarding work processes and operational plans.
• Ensure organizational compliance with all applicable regulations and policies.
• Develop team members, evaluating performance and providing feedback.
• Provide insightful views and solutions. Partner with business units and support staff involved in contributions, compliance, legal and finance areas.
• Define project procedures, methods, and controls. Align activities with One Sanofi tools and find synergies.
• Develop and maintain documentation, practice and reporting templates operating within Sanofi's systems of record.
• Provide advice to business units regarding compliance matters for interactions with SEEs, including Fair Market Value calculations.

About You

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• 5-7 years of professional experience in the event planning/SEE contracting field, desirably in a highly regulated market or Global experience.
• Significant business experience in Healthcare Industry/Life Sciences (Preferred).
• Proven managerial skills, able to perform in a matrix organization.
• Project management experience is a must.

Competencies

• Ability to drive projects to successful completion.
• Strong interpersonal skills, customer service orientation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Additional languages are an advantage.
• Event and congress expertise. Balanced focus between internal and external stakeholders.
• Financial acumen, project management and analytical skills.
• Ability to influence, collaborate, negotiate, and deliver solutions in a complex environment.
• Innovative mindset, change management.
• Able to adapt to changing business priorities.
• International outlook, able to work across cultural and geographical boundaries.
• Digital literacy.
• Superior organizational and adaptability skills.
• High ethical standards.

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.