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Job title : Head of Project Support Global Engineering

• Hiring Manager: Head of Global Engineering, Sanofi M&S

• Location: Gentilly, Carteret or large site

• 40 % Remote working and 40 % of travel expected.

• Job type: Permanent

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We believe our cutting-edge science and manufacturing, fueled by data and digital technologies, have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people.

About the job

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Our Team:

We are Sanofi. We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Our teams across the world strive to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into the possible for patients. We’re transforming strategy, culture, and process through one Sanofi Manufacturing & Supply Ambition that will connect our science to the communities we serve. This department is part of the Global Engineering, and he is supporting CapEx portfolio and project execution.

The head of project support lead multi disciple teams to lead project controls and execute tiers1 project preliminary studies in order to accelerate standardization, speed of execution and overall cost efficiencies.

Main responsibilities:

• Drive consistency, simplification and digitization of Project Execution Standards (T1, T2 & T3), Methodologies, Practices and Procedures across all M&S Sites to improve project performance in term of speed and cost at completion.

• Lead benchmark and Execution peer reviews of all Tier 1 Capital projects and select Tier 2 projects and consolidate all project Benchmark data for continuous improvement.

• SHINE Business System Owner for all of M&S sites and their respective CapEx and OpEx activities to ensure robustness project monitoring & portfolio management.

• Carryout oversight, analysis and monthly monitoring of the entire M&S CapEx Portfolio (€1.5+Bn annual spend).

• Primary point of contact for Sanofi Internal Controls on all CapEx and project management matters and carryout regular Project audits on Tier 1 projects and provide corrective actions as required.

• Owner of project management , project controls and construction safety standards and coordinate the community of practice (roughly 250FTE)

• Lead front ends studies for Tiers 1 projectswhich will define project execution up to 1+B€ in project scale.

• Key account manager and represent Sanofi in front of External Engineering and Project Controls partners.

About you

• Experience :

• 10+ years expertise in senior Engineering, medium / large project management and managing Position (Site, Country, or regional responsibility)

• Corporate function: A plus with at least five years Expertise at global or cross-functional level with a high-level management position

• engineering, design of bio/pharma process unit operations and facilities operations

• Soft skills :

• Enterprise Leader : is able to have the E2E vision of the business, prioritizing the common interest for the benefit of Sanofi and the patients. Can connect the dots for their team and keep them engaged with the vision.

• Transformation Leader : Acts as change management and culture role model to foster employee’s engagement and build a psychologically safe and collaborative workplace.

• Decision Maker : Takes timely and data-based decisions in a fast moving and complex environment to drive performance and progress. Promotes an environment where decisions are taken at the right level.

• Performance Champion : Embraces digital innovation, AI, GenAI to democratize data and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.

• Business Ally: Understands business landscape Industry & business/client groups knowledge to translate the challenges & bring added value. Stays current with global external trends and integrates insights into strategies achieving sustainable competitive advantage.

• People Developer : Unleashes the potential of each one and prepares the leaders of the future. Takes bold decisions to ensure the right talents are at the right place.

• Act for change and innovation, initiating new and improved ways of working thanks to open mind & curiosity to learn.

• Ability to influence and build relationships across the organization and collaborate effectively with peers, stakeholders, partners across the organization to positively impact business results.

• Technical skills :

• Engineering & Technical Management,

• Ability to manage complex projects achieving significant business results.

• Projects Portfolio Management,

• Large project execution,

• Education :

• Master of Science Engineering or equivalent degree,

• Project management background required.

• Pharmaceutical &Bio-Tech facility start-up and /or manufacturing position experience.

• Languages :

• Fluent English spoken and written compulsory,

• French and/or German language skills recommended.

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary.

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.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) !

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.

Diversity Statement

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.

Pursue progress , discover extraordinary

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.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) !