**Job Title:** Events Engagement Manager **Location** : Cambridge, MA Morristown, NJ **About the Job** The Events & Engagements Manager is responsible for the alignment, planning, and oversight in implementing event & engagement plans within Sanofi’s global business units. Primary focus is overseeing operational activities related to services provided by Scientific External Experts (SEE) and Health Care Organizations (HCO) during the events under the scope of the Global Meetings & Events team (GM&E). They supervise Specialists and own the end-to-end process of all events within their scope, congresses and symposia, advisory board meetings, preceptorships, senior leadership meetings, standalone meetings, etc. They manage external suppliers and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, always ensuring consistent company representation and full compliance. They are responsible for developing templates, training & operational oversight with the purpose of maintaining & improving the end-to-end event & engagement process. This role reports to the Global Events & Engagements Lead. This role is pivotal in orchestrating Sanofi's interactions with Scientific External Experts (SEEs), aligning with our "Take The Lead" strategy. The ideal candidate will: + Lead teams to manage SEE relationships, enhancing business value and consistency + Assess risks, make strategic decisions, and efficiently resolve issues + Serve as a key ambassador for Sanofi, showcasing excellent communication skills + Oversee operational activities, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies + Demonstrate proven experience in engaging scientific experts and managing complex logistics 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** **Team Leadership & Development** + Lead and develop a global team of Events & Engagements Specialists + Drive performance management, resource allocation, and budget oversight + Provide strategic direction and mentorship to team members across geographies **Strategic Operations** + Spearhead process optimization and efficiency improvements + Establish project timelines, KPI/SLA monitoring, and quality controls + Oversee resource planning for SEE-related events and activities + Develop and manage yearly budget planning **Compliance & Risk Management** + Serve as primary escalation point for complex SEE interactions + Ensure compliance with regulations and Fair Market Value requirements + Partner with Legal, Finance, and Ethics & Business Integrity teams on strategic initiatives + Maintain current knowledge of industry regulations and best practices **Business Partnership** + Foster cross-functional collaboration with key business units & cross-functional teams + Champion best practice sharing and process standardization + Implement One Sanofi tools and identify operational synergies cross-GBU + Develop standardized documentation and reporting frameworks This role strong leadership capabilities, and deep expertise in compliance and stakeholder management within the pharmaceutical industry. **About You** **Requirements** + A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required. + 5 to 7 years of professional experience in event management & SEE engagement/contracting field, desirably in a highly regulated market. + Significant business experience in the healthcare industry. + Proven managerial skills, able to perform in a matrix organization. + Fluent in written and spoken English. **Competencies** **Key Competencies - Leadership & Project Management** + Proven ability to drive complex projects to successful completion + Strong financial acumen and analytical skills + Innovative mindset with change management expertise **Communication & Interpersonal Skills** + Excellent verbal and written communication in English (additional languages advantageous) + Strong interpersonal skills with a customer service orientation + Ability to influence, collaborate, and negotiate effectively **Industry Expertise** + Extensive event and congress management experience + Balanced focus on internal and external stakeholder management + International outlook with cross-cultural competence **Adaptability & Ethics** + Agility in responding to changing business priorities + Superior organizational skills and adaptability + Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards **Technical Skills** + Digital literacy and proficiency with relevant technologies (CRM platforms, event project management platforms, Transfer of Value capturing & reporting technology) + Project management tools and methodologies **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. \#GD-SG \#LI-GZ \#LI-Onsite \#vhd **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, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) ! _US and Puerto Rico Residents Only_ 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. _North America Applicants Only_ The salary range for this position is: $108,750.00 - $157,083.33 All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK (https://benefits.sanofiusallwell.com/fleet/public/index/ba511bf8-5c32-4828-9861-ab985fffab90/?cid=sanofi) . Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement (https://www.sanofi.com/en/careers/global-terms-and-conditions/) Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi (https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo) As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live. All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=2s)