Area Business Manager, Dermatology

Main Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Governance

Serve as the only Occupational Health Physician in North America, providing direct clinical oversight and medical decision-making across all sites and business units (manufacturing, R&D, commercial, and corporate)

Provide clinical governance and medical supervision to OH nursing staff and allied health professionals, ensuring standards of care, scope of practice compliance, and clinical quality

Serve as the clinical escalation point for complex medical cases, fitness-for-duty determinations, and high-risk situations

Authorize and oversee specialized medical clearances, including respirator fitness, hazardous materials work, confined space entry, and international travel

Design and deploy medical surveillance programs and post-exposure protocols (biological, chemical, and other hazards) aligned with regulatory requirements and evidence-based practices

Provide consultative support on occupational health cases in partnership with People & Culture (P&C), Legal, and Risk Management

Oversee emergency response programs, including AED management, first responder coordination, and site-level crisis medical protocols

Global Role — NA Key Medical Doctor (KMD)

Represent North America in global OH governance structures, medical leadership forums, and cross-regional initiatives

Align NA practices with global OH frameworks, adapting standards to meet US and Canadian regulatory requirements

Contribute to global health trending and epidemiological analysis, providing NA insights to inform enterprise-wide strategy

Collaborate with global KMD peers on policy development, program harmonization, and pandemic preparedness

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

Maintain full accountability for OH regulatory compliance across NA, including OSHA, NIOSH, and other applicable agencies

Ensure appropriate interfaces with workers’ compensation (WC) carriers, TPAs, and Risk Management to coordinate care and manage claims

Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for OH regulatory matters, advising HSE, P&C, Legal, Risk Management, Finance, and business leadership

Lead and support compliance audits, providing expert guidance and driving corrective actions

Identify workplace health risks and drive corrective and preventive actions in partnership with HSE and site leadership

Program Development & Deployment

Lead the design and deployment of OH programs across NA, including workers’ compensation management, health screenings, wellness initiatives, and occupational disease prevention

Champion digital health transformation, including serving as business owner for implementation of a new Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system with AI capabilities, digital health tools, and self-service portals

Partner with All Well to deliver integrated on-site wellness programs aligned with enterprise strategy

Develop and implement OH policies, standards, and procedures to protect employees and ensure compliance

Oversee local teams in managing contracts with outsourced service providers (clinical staff, vendors, EMR, fitness center operators)

Crisis & Emergency Management

Serve as the medical authority for crisis management involving health-related incidents, outbreaks, or emergencies across NA

Provide medical leadership during public health emergencies and pandemics, coordinating with HSE, P&C, and site leadership

Participate in business continuity planning and emergency preparedness, ensuring medical readiness across all NA sites

Act as primary medical liaison to public health authorities and regulatory agencies during crisis events

Department Leadership & People Management

Lead, manage, and develop a team of approximately 9 nurses/NPs, fostering a high-performance, employee-centered culture

Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management, supporting professional development and succession planning

Drive talent management strategies with P&C to attract, retain, and develop top OH talent

Financial & Operational Management

Own the NA OH department budget, including all internal/external resources, services, and capital expenditures
Conduct monthly financial analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting with the finance department
Develop and monitor KPIs and performance dashboards tracking clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction
Identify cost optimization opportunities without compromising quality or compliance
Champion for change management, digital transformation, and continuous improvement
Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Leadership

Serve as trusted advisor to senior leaders across HSE, P&C, Legal, Risk Management, Finance, and business units on all OH and medical matters
Represent Sanofi externally to peer organizations, industry groups, and regulatory authorities
Serve on key internal governance committees, including:
Educate and influence at all levels of the organization to drive health compliance and employee protection
About You

Education

Medical Doctorate (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited institution — required

Board Certification in Occupational Medicine (ABPM) — required

Additional board certification in a primary care specialty — preferred

Licensure

Active, unrestricted medical license in (at least one) New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and other states as operationally required

Eligibility and willingness to obtain additional state licensures as business needs evolve

Experience

Minimum 15 years of progressive Occupational Medicine experience in industrial, pharmaceutical R&D, and corporate settings — required

Minimum 10 years of leadership and people management experience in a corporate or matrixed environment — required

Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance (OSHA, NIOSH, ADA, HIPAA, workers’ compensation, medical surveillance) — required

Experience developing post-exposure protocols and medical surveillance programs — required

Experience in clinical care practice and global/multinational organizations — strongly preferred

Strong strategic thinking with ability to align departmental goals with enterprise priorities

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate complex clinical and regulatory topics for non-medical audiences

Experience with digital health technologies, EMR systems, and health data analytics

Physical Requirements

Primarily office/clinic-based with standard equipment use

Frequent domestic and occasional international travel required to support multi-site and global responsibilities