Job Title: Head of New Product Introduction Large and Small Molecules Specialty Care and Vaccines, External Manufacturing & Supply
Location: Cambridge, MA Morristown, NJ
About the Job
We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.
The role of Head of New Product Introduction Large and Small Molecules Specialty Care and Vaccines, within External Manufacturing & Supply reports to the VP, Head of SPPM EM&S and is directly accountable for managing the organic and inorganic growth of Sanofi with strategic projects, with a team (5-10 members)
New product launches from R&D or Business development in CMOs
Licensing out mature products to fund the organic growth
and transforming the External Manufacturing SPPM organization
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We're also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
Main Responsibilities:
Main responsibilities will be on the lead of strategic sourcing decisions and projects execution for EM&S, supporting Sanofi organic and inorganic growth (New Launches, strategic dual sourcing's, Tech Transfers), and Licensing IN/OUT transactions ensuring full alignment with EM&S, M&S, R&D:
Lead and develop talented and diverse team
Lead sourcing decision on "Buy-Process" related projects across GBUs, across technologies, and as early stage as possible with R&D. This includes:
Budget (CAPEX, OPEX, Resources, NPVs, etc.)
Time to market, right first-time execution
Compliance and Planet Care
Proactive risk assessments, mitigation plans
Resources allocations, budget planification and adherence,
Contract negotiations.
Represent External Manufacturing management in Internal senior leaders' decision committees regarding these projects
Ensure efficient project management, with disciplined methodology, budget and planning adherence, Thoughtful risk taking and continuous processes optimization
Drive decision making from EM&S up to Ex-Com on respective key decisions.
Represent Sanofi in external forums and seek for benchmark and external innovation ideation.
Scope
All technologies, in large and small molecules Specialty Care and Vaccines
Projects defined below are requiring expertise navigating I complex, strategic environments with either Overall project CapEx + OpEx + CMO commitments = 15M and/or peak sales ambitions > 1B and/or Sanofi BOI contribution > 100M.
More than 15 projects in that scope currently and by 2030
Reporting to the head of EM&S - SPPM
Governance & Operational Performance Management
Lead, manage, and coordinate the overall collaboration, communication, and interactions with our strategic CMOS in the project phase pre-commercialization
Develop agreements, reports, activity dashboards, and relevant KPIs and use these to ensure programs are executed at speed and right first time
Continuously drive improvements in performance and modernization of the projects in all relevant areas
Ensure projects are executed is in line with the relevant budgets, the contractual agreements and that these agreements are kept up to date
Transversal Collaboration
Facilitate and build collaborative business relationships across the Vaccine and Specialty Care divisions and all supportive functions internally and across the CMO's organizations
Build and maintain strong interfaces and collaborations with other departments like R&D, legal, procurement, regulatory, business development, licensing and alliances and partnerships
People Development
Manage and develop direct reports Team 5-10 and provide the right direction and guidance regarding their Project management and partnership activities.
Ensure talent density with a diversed team skilled in technical small and large molecules
Support & drive innovation break-through and AI driven modernization into the above-mentioned project categories
Contract & Relationship Management
Ensure compliance with master service agreements and specific contracts in place
Ensure that terms and conditions of master service agreements and specific contracts, including the Quality Technical agreement (QTA), are met by all parties in the contract
Monitor the contract set-up and proactively co-manage negotiation phases with global procurement and the involved operational teams in the set-up of a contract or a request for quotation (RFP) related to a strategic and Partners CMOs
Own the relationship management with the CMOs in the project phase (pre-commercial).
Escalate issues when required and formulate plus implement proposals for issue resolution
Risk Management
Partner with all relevant functions, global procurement and strategic supply and sourcing leads to ensure that risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies are in place and acted on with regards to CMOs and key activities under the scope of the concerned collaboration.
Own the risk mitigation plans and seek efficiencies and innovation for the suppliers under your responsibility
About You
In addition, the Head of New Product Introduction Large and Small Molecules Specialty Care and Vaccines is expected to:
Bring a very strong track record of success in both transformation and growth. Notably, to fit culturally with the leadership team s/he will naturally drive for excellence and want to win, constantly challenging the status quo.
Bring experiences from a highly complex, SKU intensive, multi-site Biopharmaceutical and/or biotech company.
Have a 15 to 20 years of experience in the Vaccine or BioPharma industry
Have strong business acumen and the ability to negotiate strategic deals on behalf of the company - negotiation experience with CMOs is mandatory and strong appetite & understanding for Legal matters highly valued.
An undergrad degree in Science, Engineering or related discipline is a must, a post-grad (MSc, PhD, MBA) is preferred.
The position may require up to 20% business travel.
Skills:
Setting Strategy - The ability to create and articulate an inspiring vision for the organization, not only for the areas s/he is directly responsible for, but the enterprise as a whole.
The inclination to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the organization's overall strategy.
An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will stretch the organization and push the boundaries within the industry.
Executing for Results - The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance; tenacious and accountable in driving results.
Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations.
A risk-taker who seeks data and input from others to foresee possible threats or unintended circumstances from decisions; someone who takes smart risks.
A leader who is viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in his/her approach to making decisions; the ability to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always taking into account what is best for the organization.
Leading Teams - The ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others.
The ability to persevere in the face of challenges and exhibit a steadfast resolve and relentless commitment to higher standards, which commands respect from colleagues.
A leader who is self-reflective and aware of his/her own limitations; leads by example and drives the organization's performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and self-improvement.
Relationships and Influence - Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
An ability to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, powerful charisma, passion in his/her beliefs, and active drive.
Encourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the team.
Creates a sense of purpose/meaning for the team that generates followership beyond his/her own personality and engages others to the greater purpose for the organization as a whole.
Why Choose Us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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 status or liability for military status; 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.
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Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
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Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; 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.
North America Applicants Only
The salary range for this position is:
$210,000.00 - $303,333.33
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK (https://benefits.sanofiusallwell.com/fleet/public/index/ba511bf8-5c32-4828-9861-ab985fffab90/?cid=sanofi) .
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