Global Head of Device Platforms

Job Title : Global Head of Device Platforms

Location : Cambridge, MA

About the Job

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.

Lead the establishment and management of robust device technology platforms to support Sanofi's growing R&D pipeline and GBU portfolios through a platform-based strategy. This role ensures critical innovation is completed off the critical path of product development by creating technology building blocks within an overall product platform architecture. This role is critical to Sanofi's strategy of efficiently delivering innovative drug delivery solutions to patients while optimizing development resources through platform-based approaches.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose : to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities

Platform Leadership & Development

Provide end-to-end ownership of Auto-Injector (AI), Large Volume Device (LVD), and Pen Technologies, including specification and development of platform architectures

Ensure continuous platform improvements by anticipating Drug-Device Combination (DDC) applications to align platform capabilities with business requirements

Generate IP to protect platform innovations, generate revenue and gain FTO \

Ensure architectural integrity, including system integration with primary containers, throughout the entire innovation and product lifecycle

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work across Mfg & Supply, R&D, GBUs, and corporate functions to align business needs with platform roadmaps

Support key business decisions on product / technology licensing or acquisition and investments, including technologies to be internalized which have broad applicability across Sanofi’s pipeline..

Optimize internal development balanced with external partnerships to accelerate device development and ensure access to cutting edge technologies which support Sanofi portfolio

Site Leadership

Serve as GDPU Cambridge Site Coordinator

Manage activities and wellbeing of the entire GDPU Cambridge organization

Oversee HSE, facilities, communications, ways of working, and local Town Hall meetings

Key Deliverables

Platform roadmaps aligned with business needs

Verified and proven subsystem building blocks

Successful deployment of platform assets in product applications

Standardized processes for platform development and implementation

Robust supply chain structures for platform components

About You

Required Expertise & Qualifications

Extensive experience in medical device development, particularly in drug delivery systems

Proven track record in platform strategy development and implementation

Experience in systems engineering and quality management systems

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships

Strategic and analytical thinking

BS in Engineering; advanced degree a plus

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 employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.