Strategic Partnership Manager Vaccines - all genders - fixed-term for 2 years

Job title: Strategic Partnership Manager - all genders - fixed-term for 2 years

• Location: Berlin
• BU: Vaccines

About the job

As Strategic Partnership Manager you position Sanofi as a thought‑leader and public‑health partner for step‑changing the vaccination rate in Germany. Ready to get started?

The Strategic Partnership Manager is responsible for the identification, evaluation and development of innovative strategic partnerships in the German healthcare sector to improve the vaccination infrastructure in Germany. The role combines advanced cross‑sectoral network engagement, partnership concept design and operational partnership management.

We’re an R&D‑driven, AI‑powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main responsibilities:

Building New Partnerships & Ecosystems:

• Continuously monitor healthcare industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative business models to identify external opportunities with the potential to step‑change Vaccination Rate (VCR).
• Identify, assess, and secure strategic partners aligned with our value creation priorities, strategic fit, and cultural compatibility.
• Co‑design compelling, win‑win partnership concepts, success metrics, and governance frameworks to ensure sustainable, mutual value delivery.
• Represent Sanofi at key industry forums and networking events to enhance visibility and strengthen our position as a preferred partner for VCR initiatives.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders by ensuring strong strategic alignment, effective communication, and transparent decision‑making across the partnership lifecycle.

Own the end‑to‑End implementation of Partnerships:

• Lead cross‑functional project teams and oversee the partner relationship from initiation through execution and value delivery.
• Define clear project objectives, scope, deliverables, and measurable KPIs to ensure accountability and track progress.
• Drive the strategic agenda by challenging assumptions, making timely decisions, and ensuring forward momentum.
• Continuously refine the project approach as new insights emerge, ensuring agility and optimal outcomes.
• Consolidate key learnings and insights, propose next steps, and provide actionable recommendations for scaling or adapting initiatives.
• Identify synergies across GBUs and key markets, and systematically share learnings to strengthen organizational capability.

Operational Project Coordination:

• Streamline and continuously improve the partner onboarding process to deliver a best‑in‑class partnership experience.
• Ensure timely and compliant onboarding of new partners, incl. contracting, purchase orders, risk assessments, pharmacovigilance requirements, and other compliance steps.
• Manage project budgets within scope, ensuring financial discipline and transparency.
• Maintain accurate and accessible project documentation on SharePoint and other relevant systems.

About you

You are a strategic thinker and relationship builder with a passion for improving public health outcomes. You thrive in complex, cross‑functional environments and have a proven ability to identify, design, and deliver innovative partnerships that create measurable impact. You combine entrepreneurial drive with operational rigor and are energized by the opportunity to position Sanofi as a thought leader in advancing vaccination rates in Germany.

Education and professional experience:

• Master's degree in Life Science, Business Administration, HealthTech or comparable field.
• Several years of professional experience in Strategy & Transformation, Strategic Marketing or comparable roles in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry or in HealthTech Startups.
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional teams and managing complex, multistakeholder initiatives.
• Established network in the German Healthcare Innovation ecosystem is a plus.

Soft skills:

• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, communication skills.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and influence without direct authority.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical/Vaccines value chain, innovation ecosystems, and emerging healthcare technologies.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Languages: Fluent English and German skills (written and verbal).

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.
• Be part of a company that believes in the future with significant investment annually in manufacturing innovation.
• Help create sustainable vaccine solutions, from reducing carbon emissions in production to increasing global access to life‑saving immunizations.
• Gain hands‑on experience in state‑of‑the‑art digital and AI‑powered manufacturing facilities, where you can be part of industry‑leading advancements.
• Join a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core, with Employee Resource Groups and leadership programs that celebrate every voice.