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

Location: Cambridge, MA

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.

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.

• 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.
  

• 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.
  

• 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.
  

• 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.
  

• Knowledge of General medicines portfolio and General Medicines Manufacturign & Supply processes is considered an asset
  
• Languages: Fluent in English, additional languages are an asset.
  

• 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.