Within the CMC function, in the Global CMC Project Management department, the ambition is to expand a strong End-to-End R&D Supply Demand capability integrating Demand Forecast & Planning of Supplies, supporting Projects Development and Operations through the entire value chain (from R&D to LCM).

With the aim of developing a Demand & Supply Center of Excellence, the mission of the Demand & Supply Leader is to integrate Project Strategy, Clinical and CMC Operational plans for an early definition and optimization of E2E Demand & Supply plan while considering cost & risk to support execution of Projects in respect to Regulatory and Quality requirements.

About Sanofi:

We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead collaborative work with Global Project Management, Clinical Development and CMC to define clinical assumptions and CMC hypothesis to forecast Clinical Demand
• Forecast Long Range Plan Demand based on assumptions worked with interfaces
• Consolidate non-clinical & clinical demand and propagate to M&S Global Supply Chain
• Integrate all Development Demand and align with operational plans (CMC, CSO, TMED, DMPK, PCS) and Regulatory submission/approval plans
• Run forecast & alignment scenarios with associated risks and costs to support strategic project decisions and budget definition
• Co-lead Demand & Supply Sub Team and ensure End-to-End supply optimization with the contribution of key stakeholders
• Accountable for defining the best sourcing and supply strategy for marketed products/comparators, including forecast and budget
• Lead the definition of drug products blinding strategy to ensure clinical trial products indistinguishability
• Ensure DS/DP batches allocation to IMP batches and on-time products delivery to packaging sites and oversee associated Material Flow & Documentation management
• Provide reporting/KPIs to monitor & improve Supply performance
• Contribute to project documents & meetings preparation by providing standard Demand & Supply Reports (e.g. IDCC/DWG/ORC, IDP, Operational plan, Supply agreement)
• Support transversal initiatives contributing to simplification & harmonization

About you

Experience:

• 8 to 10 years of experience in Research and Development/Clinical Development & Project Management with strong knowledge of Industrial Supply Chain principles
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Demand Management in Research and Development in the domain of Oncology, Immuno-inflammation or Rare Disease/Neurology/Multiple Sclerosis
• Experience in the development of diverse modalities (Mammalian, Genomic, Microbial, Synthetics)
• Strong ability to navigate in complex and regulated environments (GMP and GCP regulations and other regulatory requirements)
• Ability to understand complex processes quickly and act as referent for the department
• Expert in data analytics and forecasting with ability to act as key user
• Experience in management of co-development projects, companies' integration and contracts management
• Experience in team management is a plus

Soft skills:

• Excellent knowledge of Projects Development, Clinical & Preclinical Development, Clinical Supply Chain, CMC, R&D and M&S interfaces
• Excellent skill in Project Management (PMI certification is a plus)
• Strong interpersonal/networking skills, team-work and transversal collaboration
• Strong ability to work under pressure and address complex situations
• Agility to move from one subject to another quickly
• Ability to prioritize and take decisions with the support of right stakeholders
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Technical skills:

• Experience in Power BI/Power App and project management software required
• Expert proficiency in data analytics and forecasting tools

Education:

• PhD in Sciences (e.g. Neurosciences, Microbiology, Immuno-inflammation, Gene Therapy, Rare Diseases), Engineer in Health Sciences or other scientific domains
• Or Bachelor of Science (BS) / Master of Science (MS) degree in a related discipline with significant pharmaceutical industry experience

Languages:

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

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

PursueProgress.DiscoverExtraordinary.

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.

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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Pursue Progress. 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.

Watch 'One day at Sanofi' and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com