• Job title: Vaccine R&D Operations Planner

• Location: Budapest, Hungary

About the job

As Vaccine R&D Operations Planner within our Operations planner team, you’ll be responsible for developing and managing the Operational level plan corresponding to clinical trials in the Planning tool, as well as the associated resources needed to deliver project objective. This is performed in close partnership with functional project team members, functional Project Manager, Project Planning Manager and Resource Management Officers. Ready to get started?

About Sanofi:

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main responsibilities:

• Facilitate in monthly update meeting with functional sub-teams of the projects you are managing.
• Ensure the development and control of integrated project Clinical schedules at a higher level through proactive definition of functional deliverables with functional project team members.
• Develop, manage and update the clinical trials planning - supply of clinical material, protocol, enrollment, immunological testing, statistical analysis and report
• Proactively anticipate constraints ensuring business continuity, escalate issues or delays / problems to the Resource Management officers and Clinical sub-team for resolution.
• Creation and update of activities and FTEs in RDPM for projects in charge that could belong to any portfolio (New Vaccines, New Technology Projects, Post-Licensure Commitment projects) for full scope of each project (i.e ensure cost to launch scope is covered) in partnership with Clinical team members, Resource Management officers and clinical business office. Monitor and update activities Progress with Clinical sub-team. Ensure the resource plan aligns with the operational strategy for vaccine projects.
• Ensure data quality in planning tool on activities and resources in partnership with functional PM, Resource Management Officers and Project Planning Manager.
• Support continuous improvement of New Vaccines Template for mRNA and non mRNA projects with Resource Management Officers from each function and of metrics used to estimate standard activities in partnership with Resource Management Officers at function and global levels.
• Create/request referential data in immediate upstream tools (e.g. trial codes and parameters in PRIME/MDM) and entry of cost drivers in RDPM.
• Act as the “super user” of the resource management tool, manage process, tool and support all users/clients and ensure consistency, robustness and optimization. Conduct training, education, and refresher sessions as needed for new operational and resource planners.

About you

• Experience:
  • Must have prior planning experience and formal training that is demonstrated through previous employment,
  • Requires strong prior experience applicable to Project Planning,
  • Previous work in vaccines industry and/or clinical trials would be of value.

• Soft skills:
  • Commit to customers,
  • Cooperate transversally,
  • Negotiation skills,
  • Ability to challenge the status quo and proactively propose changes,
  • Pedagogy for the super user,
  • Ability to coordinate activities and work remotely.

• Technical skills:
  • Resource Management,
  • Planning,
  • Planisware,
  • Knowledge on activities performed by the function they take care of (CMC / Clinical / Research),
  • Vaccines Development life cycle.

• Education: Relevant University degree in science or related discipline.

• Languages:
  • English (verbal and written communication) fluency,
  • Proficiency in French would be a plus.

Why choose us?

• Work where global operations meet bold ambition — supporting critical functions that help bring life-changing treatments to patients faster.
• Accelerate your career through internal gigs, cross-functional moves, and international mobility designed to grow your impact.
• Own meaningful work from day one, with the freedom to shape smarter solutions and lead change across a global business.
• Bring bold ideas to life using the latest tech — from AI and automation to digital tools that transform how we work.
• Collaborate with curious minds across borders, functions, and cultures in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.
• Thrive in a workplace designed for you — with vibrant, flexible spaces and benefits that support your well-being, growth, and sense of belonging.

PursueProgress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

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