Head of Specialty Care SC Projects and Business Excellence

Job Title: Head of Specialty Care SC Projects and Business Excellence

Be part of a Team that will collaboratively deliver the miracles of science to patients and make a real difference in the lives of people everywhere. Our Supply Chain organisation is transforming and modernising, equipping us with the capabilities to build strong relationships with Customers and Suppliers.

In Global SC Strategy & Excellence, we are integrating and orchestrating end-to-end operations using data and digital tools to increase speed to market and enable on-time product launches. With our diversified portfolio and various activity areas, we create career opportunities for growth. Join us on our journey and help us make a difference for patients and customers.

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:

• Responsible for planning, development and execution of the Supply Chain Specialty Care projects and to steer the continuous improvement (‘Business excellence’) within Specialty Care SC – In full alignment of the Global Supply Chain Strategy & Excellence Continuous Improvement & Sustainability Strategy

• Business partnering between GSC Strategy & Excellence and Sc Specialty Care – Member of the SC Projects and Business Excellence LT and the SC Specialty Care LT

• Responsible for planning, development and execution of the key/strategic Global projects impacting Specialty Care business to meet Overall Sanofi and M&S goals and to meet the Supply Chain Specialty Care goals

  • Setting quality standards and carrying out quality controls during the project

  • Management of project implementation in collaboration with Project teams and Global resources

  • Transparent & Standard reporting system for progress tracking

  • Ensure tasks are completed on time and in budget.

  • Continuous Value tracking

• Responsible for the SC Specialty Care project portfolio management:

  • Prioritization & optimization of programs & projects pipeline

  • Adaptative resource capacity management

  • Cross-program risk management & dependencies

• Business excellence

  • Expertise & Know-How

  • Drives continuous improvement projects to improve Supply Chain Performance

  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements, cost savings opportunities, and other initiatives that will drive business excellence within the supply chain organization.

  • Mastery of Agile and adaptative techniques

  • Ensure consistency during implementations with Play to Win and M&S Strategy and CORE models / Excellence teams

• Demonstrates leadership to keep the involved teams motivated and focused on project goals and deliverables.

About You

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or in a related field. APICS certification a plus.

Experience:

• 10+ years of Supply chain experience (E2E, supply chain planning, operations, capacity, inventory, materials…) or related work experience.

• 3+ Supply chain process improvement / operational excellence experience

• 3+ years in a leadership role

• Strong background in supply chain management and people leadership.

• Experience in conducting performance evaluations and improvement initiatives.

• Experience in cross functional transformation project management or program leadership.

• Proven experience in working in a multicultural environment such as in an above country role or working abroad.

Soft skills:

• Strong leadership skills, proven record of developing people and capabilities.

• Strong proven management skills with the ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams.

• Result-orientation, problem-solving attitude and a “getting things done” mentality.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Thrives in working in transversal and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to effectively work in a matrix, multi-cultural, global organization.

Technical skills:

• Excellent project management skills, with experience managing projects from initiation to completion.

• Broad understanding of the technology context and its implication on business

• Strong understanding of supply chain planning concepts and best practices

• E2E and Site Kinaxis system knowledge is considered an asset.

• Knowledge of route customer fulfilment processes and tools is considered an asset.

• Knowledge of route to market and customer engagement is considered asset.

Other:

• Knowledge of General medicines portfolio and General Medicines Manufacturign & Supply processes is considered an asset

• Languages: Fluent in English, additional languages are an asset.

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.