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External Manufacturing and Supply Specialty Care Large Molecule Head of External Manufacturing Product Team

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Sanofi

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Logistics
  • Lyon

AI generated summary

  • You should have 8-10 years in operational roles, strong analytical skills, knowledge of biotech, and experience in E2E strategy, project management, and data management. Fluent in English.
  • You will manage CMO relationships, ensure timely product delivery, oversee financial and operational activities, lead risk management, and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance.

Requirements

  • Experience in operational roles, ideally as product or functional team manager.
  • Good exposure to cross sites & cross GBUs networking is a plus.
  • Understanding of data management and IA digital products
  • Knowledgeable in E2E product & industrial strategy, performance management, project management.
  • Knowledgeable in biotech/pharmaceutical industry technologies.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Good command of KPI target setting & monitoring.
  • Strategic thinking: analyzes current and future scenarios, disrupts the status quo with innovation, while remaining pragmatic and focus on priorities. Able to shape a vision. Able to lead & animate networks, teams, experts - Strong communication skills.
  • Results orientation: Demonstrated ability to drive initiatives from concept to execution.
  • High level of autonomy. Executes, comfortable with ambiguity, and adapts with agility. Takes calculated risks and anticipates potential issues.
  • People development: Engages and leverages everyone’s strengths while being highly self-aware. Instore the culture of feedback & empower people to grow & manage his/her career path.
  • Relationship & Influence: able to manage ambiguity and partners without solid reporting line
  • Inspires trust through empathy and authenticity. Empowers and recognizes others to create powerful relationships and networks.
  • Stretched ambition and take action. Encourages the teams to stretch and do things differently & creates space for the teams to take action.
  • Commit to Patients and full product quality. Makes sure the teams understand how to act for patients and customers.
  • Approaches the role with humility and thinks Sanofi first.
  • Bachelor’s degree with scientific background or equivalent and 10+ years of experience
  • Master’s degree with scientific background or equivalent and 8+ years of experience
  • Fluent English

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for on time and in full delivery of products for CMOs/External Suppliers within EMPT unit, accountable for tracking of EST KPIs. Drives continuous improvement in the performance of the supplier in areas of Safety, Quality, Cost & Delivery
  • Develops and maintains a positive culture to create the right environment for highly productive teams in a psychologically safe environment.
  • Accountable for management of the products/ CMOs from an operational & financial perspective, management of related activities against contract guidelines (MSA & QTA) and responsible for routine technical support.
  • Build and facilitate collaborative business relationships with external partners/suppliers (CMO, CLO, Material Suppliers) & internal business partners (GSC, MSAT, Legal etc)
  • Serve as the first level negotiation on financial liability for failed or rejected lots in collaboration with procurement.
  • Plan & implement life cycle management projects, including resource and financial planning, in collaboration with business partners.
  • Accountable for execution of CMO Management processes ensuring standard governance meetings are routinely held, decisions and actions are documented, and the correct attendees participate. Facilitate internal stakeholder alignment prior to joint governance meetings.
  • Key member of the Industrial Product Teams and Technical Product Team representing the EMPT.
  • Accountable for adherence to the Risk Management Program and proactively identifies, evaluates, documents, and communicates risks potentially impacting quality, compliance, and supply. Participates in multi-disciplinary teams to define remediation plans to mitigate risks impacting products and GxP operations.
  • In collaboration with Supply Chain ensures routine monitoring of CMO inventories, assessing potential risks and providing proactive remediation plans.
  • Ensure Compliance through active participation at all applicable quality governance forums. Accountable for on time delivery of Quality System related records
  • Accountable as Operational SME for CMO/External Suppliers within EMPT unit, and able to identify and involve the appropriate Technical SMEs to ensure process changes are vetted within Sanofi to determine acceptability and impact to Sanofi manufacturing and quality processes.
  • Accountable for execution of CMO projects in conjunction with CMO organization and applicable EM&S business partners.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the External Manufacturing and Supply Specialty Care Large Molecule Head of External Manufacturing Product Team?

The primary responsibility is to lead and manage the relationship with End-to-End External Partners & Suppliers, ensuring the on-time and in-full manufacturing and distribution of products supplied by External Manufacturing & Supply.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Gentilly, Lyon, Geel, Waterford, Frankfurt, or Vitry-Sur-Seine.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree with a scientific background and 10+ years of experience or a Master's degree with a scientific background and 8+ years of experience are required.

Is fluency in English necessary for this role?

Yes, fluency in English is required.

What experience is preferred for candidates applying for this position?

Experience in operational roles, preferably as a product or functional team manager, along with knowledge of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry technologies is preferred.

Are there opportunities for career growth in this role?

Yes, there are countless opportunities for career growth, including promotions and lateral moves within the organization, both locally and internationally.

Does the company offer any health and wellbeing benefits?

Yes, the company offers a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.

What kind of work environment can candidates expect?

Candidates can expect a positive and psychologically safe work culture that encourages highly productive teams.

Will the company consider visa sponsorship for this position?

Yes, the company will consider visas for those who do not already have the right to work in the UK on a case-by-case basis according to business needs and resources.

How does the company approach diversity and inclusion?

The company provides equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity, and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

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Sanofi

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2004
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are Sanofi, an innovative global healthcare company. We chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.