Launch Lead Poland & CSE MCO - Type 1 Diabetes

Location: Warsaw, Poland

About the Role

The Launch Lead for Type 1 Diabetes in Poland and CSE MCO is a strategic leadership role that drives the successful introduction of a first-in-class immunology treatment across the region. Reporting to the Commercial Head Poland with functional guidance from the MCO Launch Lead, this position combines country-specific leadership in Poland with broader MCO strategic support.

This role embodies Sanofi's mission to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives by leading cross-functional teams through complex launch activities, building stakeholder ecosystems, and establishing new paradigms in Type 1 Diabetes care. The position requires a leader who can navigate ambiguity, inspire collaboration across matrix structures, and deliver breakthrough results in a greenfield therapeutic area.

Key Responsibilities

Launch Strategy & Execution

• Implement the Global Launch Excellence Framework in Poland and MCO, defining critical success factors, pre- and post-launch KPIs, and timelines to ensure successful execution

• Lead comprehensive pre-launch and launch planning for Type 1 Diabetes in Poland, collaborating with Commercial Affairs, Market Access, and CA Launch Lead

• Design and establish a blueprint for launch excellence that can be replicated across priority CSE launch countries

• Drive execution of the local launch strategy, partnering with Medical, Commercial, Public Affairs, Market Access, and Regulatory teams to map, align, and track core activities

Stakeholder Engagement & Ecosystem Development

• Co-develop and execute a multi-factorial stakeholder engagement strategy that effectively reaches HCPs, KOLs, DOLs, patient advocacy groups, governments, payers, and scientific societies

• Tailor engagement approaches to reflect each stakeholder's maturity level in the evolving Type 1 Diabetes treatment paradigm

• Map the screening and monitoring ecosystem, including centers of excellence, diagnostic labs, EMR companies, telemedicine platforms, registries, and referral pathways

• Localize global messaging and materials to build compelling narratives around screening and treatment for Poland and MCO markets

Innovation & Market Development

• Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance screening, monitoring, and infusion readiness through digital healthcare solutions, funding initiatives, and local data generation

• Develop data-driven solutions, including AI applications, to demonstrate screening value propositions and improve care pathways

• Build deep understanding of care pathway operational aspects to identify improvement opportunities

Commercial Planning & Resource Management

• Develop annual brand plans for Poland and support development across CSE countries

• Manage local commercial budget allocated for launch, monitoring expenses and ensuring cost-effective resource allocation

• Provide regular budget reports to senior management and support budget planning for other MCO countries

• Lead sales force management for Poland post-launch

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Thinking

• Synthesizes Complexity: Demonstrates ability to integrate complex and diverse inputs from multiple stakeholders, therapeutic landscapes, and market dynamics to recommend clear, actionable solutions

• Anticipates Future Needs: Identifies opportunities in screening methodologies, digital health solutions, and ecosystem partnerships before they become obvious to others

• Connects Global to Local: Translates global launch frameworks and strategies into locally relevant plans that reflect market-specific realities and stakeholder maturity

• Builds Long-term Vision: Develops sustainable launch blueprints that create lasting impact beyond initial market entry

Driving Results

• Delivers in Greenfield Environments: Successfully launching products in new therapeutic areas where established pathways don't exist

• Manages Complexity at Pace: Demonstrates strong PMO skills to lead, simplify, and accelerate large complex programs across multiple countries

• Ensures Accountability: Defines and tracks KPIs, timelines, and critical success factors to maintain momentum and measure impact

• Optimizes Resources: Manages budgets effectively, ensuring cost-efficient allocation while maximizing launch impact

• Executes with Excellence: Moves from strategy to implementation with precision, coordinating multiple workstreams simultaneously

Collaborating and Influencing

• Leads Through Influence: Effectively guides cross-functional teams in matrix structures without direct reporting relationships

• Builds Strong Partnerships: Cultivates robust working relationships with internal stakeholders (Medical, Market Access, Public Affairs, Regulatory) and external partners (HCPs, KOLs, payers, patient groups)

• Communicates with Impact: Delivers excellent presentations and communications that engage diverse audiences and drive alignment

• Demonstrates Cultural Intelligence: Shows cultural awareness and sensitivity when working across multiple countries and stakeholder groups

• Resolves Conflicts Constructively: Manages team dynamics and navigates disagreements to maintain productive collaboration

Developing Talent

• Builds Capability: Shares launch expertise and best practices to strengthen capabilities across MCO countries

• Coaches and Mentors: Supports MCO team members' growth through guidance on complex launch activities and stakeholder engagement

• Transfers Knowledge: Creates replicable frameworks and blueprints that enable others to execute with excellence

• Manages Teams Effectively: Demonstrates ability to lead both directly (sales force post-launch) and indirectly (cross-functional project teams)

Embracing Change

• Innovates Boldly: Brings innovative approaches to launching first-in-class therapies and building new treatment paradigms

• Adapts with Agility: Remains solution-oriented and pragmatic when facing unexpected challenges or shifting priorities

• Challenges Status Quo: Questions existing care pathways and screening approaches to identify breakth