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Mani Chidambaram

Energizer · DISC type I
Senior Director; Commercial Development and Learning; US Vaccines at sanofi us
📍 Randolph, New Jersey, United States

Mani Chidambaram is the Global Head of Customer Facing Learning and Development at Sanofi, leveraging over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical sector. A graduate of Canisius Universitys MBA program and a board member of the Life Sciences Trainers & Educators Network (LTEN), he is recognized for his expertise in commercial development and sales excellence.

Outside of his professional life, Mani is a vocal supporter of diversity and inclusion initiatives. He actively champions LGBTQ+ rights, proudly participating in events like the Garden State Equality Ball to support a cause ensuring "Liberty and Justice for ALL. "

He is a strong advocate for artificial intelligence in professional training, stating, "Either get on the AI train or be left behind. . . "

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Senior Director; Commercial Development and Learning; US Vaccines
Location
Randolph, New Jersey, United States
Personality Overview

How Mani shows up

Believer
Enthusiastic
Relationship Oriented

They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Priorities

Topics Mani cares about

AI in L&D Strategy
He recently participated in a webinar on leading a business-first AI strategy for training teams, focusing on real value and results over hype.
Global Learning
His current role focuses on transforming learning and development across Sanofi's global markets and business units, a significant challenge he has embraced.
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Career

Work history

12-2023 - 12-2023
Senior Director; Commercial Development and Learning; US Vaccines
sanofi us
11-2019 - 12-2023
Senior Director; Commercial Training, US General Medicines
sanofi us
2-2018 - 11-2019
Director, Diabetes Product Knowledge and Sales Excellence
Sanofi
3-2010 - 2-2018
Director, Delivery Solutions
Syneos Health (Previously INC Research/inVentiv Health)
2-2009 - 3-2010
Performance Consultant
Intelli-Media, Inc.
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Education
1983 - 1988
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Canisius University
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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