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Global Process Ownership and Process and Organizational Effectiveness Associate VIE Contract

Barcelona, Spain
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Early Careers at Sanofi aren’t just about landing a role – they’re about starting a journey that stretches you from day one. You’ll dive into projects that matter, surrounded by people who challenge, mentor, and inspire you to explore more every step of the way.

Here, you can navigate paths across science, digital, manufacturing, and business – following your curiosity, growing your expertise, and building skills for tomorrow. With AI-powered tools, world-class learning, and a culture rooted in collaboration, we give you the opportunity to develop your expertise and transform our future.

Global Process Ownership, Process & Organizational Effectiveness Associate - VIE Contract

  • Location: Spain, Barcelona
  • Target start date: 01/12/2026

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.

About the job


As Global Process Ownership, Process & Organizational Effectiveness AssociateVIE within our Global Trade and Revenue Management function, you will join a strategic team at the heart of Sanofi's commercial transformation. The team drives two major priorities: process excellence, internal control, and compliance, and Trade Effectiveness – People & Capabilities. You will work in a fully international environment, collaborating with Trade teams across the global function.

With a dual focus on operational excellence (process and governance) and capability development (people and organizational strategy), you will contribute to Process, Internal Control & Governance and Trade Effectiveness – People & Capabilities.

Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs. 

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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:

Support the design and continuous improvement of Trade processes and internal controls to ensure operational consistency and compliance across the global function:

  • Trade Core Model: Contribute to the design and update of global processes, group guidelines, and internal control frameworks in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts.
  • Compliance management: Support the tracking and follow-up of action plans related to internal audits and internal control reviews across Trade countries.
  • Governance & PMO Support: Support the preparation of governance and reporting materials (presentations, dashboards, meeting minutes) and assist in organizing governance meetings, including agenda preparation and follow-up on action items.

Support the strategic workforce planning agenda and Learning & Development initiatives to ensure the function has the right capabilities for the future — with a focus on non-tender Trade activities:

  • Workforce Analytics & Planning: Collect, analyze, and synthesize workforce data (headcount, costs, skills distribution) to support strategic decision-making.
  • Skills Assessment & Development: Support gap analyses and contribute to building actionable capability development roadmaps.
  • Learning Program Management: Support the design, deployment, and impact measurement of Trade learning and development programs, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Global Trade team, regional Trade organizations, and Learning & Development hubs to deliver integrated capability-building solutions.

About you

Experience:

  • Previous experience in business, finance, and management is preferred.
  • Experience in pharma/biotech or an international environment is a plus.

Soft and technical skills:

  • Curious and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Being proactive, having ambition and willing to accept new challenges.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Knowledge of project management and analytical tools (PowerBI or similar) is appreciated.

Education:

  • Master's Degree from business school, university, engineering school, or HR program.
  • Specialization in commercial strategy, marketing, management, data, finance, or HR is preferred.


Languages:

  • Fluent in English, French is recommended, while Spanish would be a plus.

Why choose us?

  • Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development. 
  • Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes. 
  • Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams. 

iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.

Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.

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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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