Diversity & Inclusion

An open and inclusive environment where you can be yourself

As a company that respects cultural differences, Sanofi depends on the diversity and talents of its employees to be more innovative, effective and competitive. With an equal focus on recruitment and retention, our global diversity charter serves as a continuous reminder of our pledge to embrace and foster the development of every individual at every level of our organization regardless of gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability.

Employee Resource Groups

Sanofi Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) tap into the richness of our diversity and offer employees a forum in which to exchange ideas, network and gain exposure to different aspects of the organization. While company-supported and executive-sponsored, ERGs are managed by employees, enhancing career development and contributing to their personal growth in the work environment. They also represent a valuable asset for our company to help deliver on business objectives.

WISE – Women Inspiring Sanofi Excellence

Women Inspiring Sanofi Excellence (WISE)

WISE develops leaders and furthers their advancement and impact through opportunities focused on skill development and techniques for personal and professional growth. Sanofi gains from the diversity of thought, agility, and leadership that WISE fosters through its commitment to continuous learning, growth and development through the organization.

ADVANCE

ADVANCE (Alliance for DiVersificAtion, iNClusion and Enrichment) is aimed at celebrating and enhancing employee diversity throughout all levels of the organization while bringing Sanofi closer to our diverse customer base and increasing our understanding of diverse communities, patients and healthcare providers.

ParentsConnect

ParentsConnect is for working parents and guardians to provide a support network and resources at any stage of parenting, including a focus on parents of children with special needs.

V.E.T.S.

V.E.T.S. provides a network of resources and support for veterans and members of military families, as well as guidance and insight on our recruitment practices for veterans.

CancerConnect

Sanofi has a variety of resources that can help employees cope with cancer and make informed decisions for themselves and loved ones. CancerConnect utilizes resources including knowledgeable colleagues, relationships with advocacy and community groups, and a helpful information and support system.

PRIDE Connect

PRIDE Connect envisions a positive and inclusive environment for all Sanofi employees, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, through education, networking and workplace collaboration. By empowering all employees to be catalysts for equality, Sanofi will continue to lead the market by providing innovative healthcare solutions that meet the diverse needs of the patients, customers, LGBT community and stakeholders we serve.

MILL

MILL, which stands for Millennials Influencing Learning & Leadership, aims to grow a network of new talent within the Sanofi community, as well as to raise awareness and bring to light the value that generational differences play within the workplace.

CareGIVE

CareGIVE provides information, ideas and a comprehensive support system for employees who are caregivers or actively support someone who is a caregiver. This ERG works through a wide range of challenges in providing suitable care for loved ones including aging populations, physical disabilities and mental health caregiving.

DiabetesConnect – DiabetesConnect is for employees who have been diagnosed with diabetes, care for someone with diabetes or just want to learn more. DiabetesConnect builds a network providing resources needed to answer questions, offer support, and work together to be a better informed community. As a company strongly committed to the well-being of our employees, Sanofi US has countless resources that can help anyone affected by diabetes.

Supplier Diversity

Supplier diversity is an integrated business practice to proactively procure products and services from diverse and small businesses that mirror the diversity of the various communities where Sanofi operates. It is reflective of our workforce, patients, customers and supplier base.

"Sanofi's commitment to Supplier Diversity is critical in our sourcing process. We strive to develop a robust diverse supply base that provides Sanofi with great opportunities in cost savings, innovation, service excellence and quality. In return this enables us to focus on our customer and patient needs"

Danielle McQuiston, Vice President, Head of North American Procurement

Supplier Diversity Brochure

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"Supplier diversity brings value to our business as well as to the communities in which we live and service. It reinforces our dedication to a diverse supplier base. It promotes innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit which will add to the value of our own business"

Kathleen Castore, Head of Supplier Diversity & Sustainability, North America Procurement

Supplier Diversity Registration

How to Register with Sanofi

For all small and diverse suppliers interested in doing business with Sanofi you should send an e-mail detailing their capabilities to supplier.diversity@sanofi.com.

**Please note that registering on this site does NOT guarantee that you will do business with Sanofi.

Certification Requirements

Suppliers are encouraged, but not required to obtain a 3rd party certification from a certifying agency such as: NMSDC, WBENC, USBLN, SBA, NGLCC.

Staffing Suppliers ONLY

PRO Unlimited is Sanofi US' Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Vendor Management System (VMS). All staff augmentation firms that support Sanofi US will work through PRO Unlimited.

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Print Suppliers ONLY

HH Global in the Sanofi's Manage Print provider. All Printers that support Sanofi will work through HH Global.

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Supplier Diversity – Affiliates

New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council

The New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (The Council), established in 1973, is a vital link between major corporations and minority business enterprises (MBEs). Serving the New York and New Jersey region, The Council is one of the 23 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (NMSDC).

Women Presidents’ Educational Organization

WPEO is a dynamic community of certified women-owned businesses, building on their success through mutually beneficial partnerships with Fortune 1000 corporations and other WBEs.

Diversity Alliance for Science

Diversity Alliance for Science provides a platform to identify, attract, and develop small and diverse businesses to drive inclusive procurement practices in corporate, academic, and governmental entities within the life science and healthcare industries.

US Business Leadership Network

The USBLN® mission is to help business drive performance by leveraging disability inclusion in the workplace, supply chain, and marketplace.

National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce New York

The National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce New York provides its members with transformation networking and educational opportunities that increase the financial, intellectual and social capital of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender business community.

National Veteran Owned Business Association

NaVOBA's mission is simple — to create opportunities for all of America's veteran-owned businesses. More than 3 million men and women who have defended our nation's freedoms by serving in America's armed forces have made the choice to start their own small businesses after their military service. We call them vetrepreneurs.

HUBZone Empowerment Act

The HUBZone Empowerment Act became law as part of the Small Business Reauthorization Act of 1997. The Small Business Administration (SBA) regulates and implements the program, determines which businesses are eligible to receive HUBZone contracts, maintains a database of qualified HUBZone businesses, and adjudicates protests of eligibility to receive HUBZone contracts.

U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. We recognize that small business is critical to our economic recovery and strength, to building America's future, and to helping the United States compete in today's global marketplace. Although SBA has grown and evolved in the years since it was established in 1953, the bottom line mission remains the same.

Elite Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business Network

The Elite SDVOB Network is a national organization comprised of certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses whose headquarters is located in San Diego, CA. Their mission is to assist Service-Disabled Veterans by successfully helping them establish their own business and to network with our members to procure business contracts with local, state and government agencies.

CONTACT US

supplier.diversity@sanofi.com

1. Kathleen Castore
Head of Supplier Diversity & Sustainability North America Procurement

2. Kimberly Figueiredo
Manager, Supplier Diversity

Equal employment opportunities will be provided on the basis of individual merit and personal qualifications and 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 service or liability for military service; 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.