Methodology and Optimization Framework Lead

• Location: Barcelona - Spain
• Grade: 3.1
• Hiring Manager: Patricia Torres
• Hybrid
• Full time

About the job

At Sanofi, we're committed to providing the next-gen healthcare that patients and customers need.

The Global Innovation Centre is a crucial part of how we innovate, improving performance across every Sanofi department and providing a springboard for the amazing work we do. Build a career and you can be part of transforming our business while helping to change millions of lives. Ready?

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Methodology and Optimization Framework Lead team. You will play a vital role in providing expert guidance and act as a methodology and optimization guardian.

Main responsibilities:

Define IC&P methodology

• Ensure that current IC&P methodology is properly cascaded to local teams
• Drive improvement initiatives to further strengthen IC&P methodology
• Contribute to implementation of Thoughtful Risk-Taking principles in IC&P ways of working
• Reflect aligned assurance principles in IC&P methodology
• Propose improvements/simplifications

Provide framework for Risk Assessment

• Prepare, align, communicate and ensure execution of Global Risk Assessment in coordination with the accountable that will facilitate the scoping of controls to be reviewed in the Internal Control Manual
• Prepare kick-off materials and train the network to support successful implementation
• Only for transition period: coordinate annual Risk Assessment campaign

Provide framework for annual control self-assessment (CSA)

• Drive scoping of annual control self-assessment and testing (non-SOX) campaigns: including local risk assessment methodology
• Prepare, align, communicate and ensure execution of CSA planning in coordination with the accountable.
• Prepare kick-off materials and train the network to support successful implementation
• Closely cooperate with IC&P Tools and Reporting Manager on creation of respective campaigns in tool Interact
• Get solid understanding of IC&P reporting tool Interact to be able to propose simplifications to the current process
• Only for transition period: coordinate annual Risk Assessment campaign

Analyse results and progress monitoring

• Analyse results of Internal Control Campaign at Sanofi level
• Create standard reporting to present results of internal control campaigns and risk assessment
• Closely cooperate with IC&P Tools and Reporting Manager on creation of respective reports in Power BI
• Get solid understanding of IC&P reporting tool Interact to be able to propose simplifications to the current process

Drive Optimization and continuous improvement projects

• Lead in the E2E Risk Management project
• Lead optimization projects related to Internal Control Methodology (excluded SOX)
• Support SCAD (Standardization, Centralization, Automation and Data Analytics) initiatives
• Support Communication and Awareness campaigns facilitating material related to IC&P Methodology and Framework

About you

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Communication / Internal Control / Internal Audit / Finance / Project Management

MAJOR SKILLS (soft and technical) AND COMPETENCIES

• Advanced excel skills
• Ability to step back and find the simplest solution
• Rigorous, assertive, but also adaptive to fast changing environment
• High level of autonomy
• Process-oriented with a good awareness of (or capability to acquire) Internal Control
• Professional and open minded
• Team player with strong communication skills

EDUCATION

• Degree in Finance and/or IT, Internal Control, Audit, Project Management

LANGUAGES

• Advance English

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.
• Contribute to a company that is not only a leader in healthcare but also a pioneer in digital transformation, shaping the future of global health.
• Work on Global programs in a truly International and multi-cultural environment.
• Work with highly qualified teams using state-of-the-art technologies to shape the future of Sanofi.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let's pursue progress. And let's discover extraordinary together.

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