Apprentice - Manufacturing transfer project assistant
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France Apprentice Posted on Apr. 07, 2025 Closing on May. 31, 2025Apprenticeship 12 months – Manufacturing Transfer Project Assistant
Location: Neuilly-sur-Seine
About the Position:
Opella, the consumer healthcare division of Sanofi, is the third-largest consumer healthcare company worldwide, offering over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary supplements.
We are committed to helping more than half a billion patients and consumers worldwide take charge of their health, as we believe this is essential for building a healthier world and planet. Our mission is supported by iconic brands such as Allegra, Dulcolax, and Buscopan among others, as well as by the dedication of our 11,000 employees across the globe, spread over 13 production sites and 4 research and development centers.
We are proud to be the first global consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification, driven by innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to excellence.
Join us as an apprentice Manufacturing Transfer Project Assistant within our Manufacturing & Supply department in the Manufacturing Transfer Global Team. You will participate in monitoring and supporting manufacturing transfers within the CHC organization. You will interact with industrial sites from all over the world and with various transversal local and global functions such as project managers, quality, regulatory, supply chain, finance, etc.
Key responsibilities:
• Prepare, organize, and lead various steering and transfer follow-up meetings, facilitating effective project governance, proposing decisions, and identifying key transfer axes, specific actions, and risks.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure project execution and facilitate effective communication.
• Contribute to the collection, management, and analysis of project data to support project tracking and decision-making.
• Engage with key stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Participate in the update of transfer mapping containing key information on industrial transfer projects, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Provide support in generating detailed reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders, summarizing project progress and outcomes.
• Monitor and report on risk status to ensure proactive management and mitigation of potential issues.
• Support the management and consolidation of a harmonized transfer governance across sites.
• Be involved in identifying areas for process improvement within the transfer process and proposing actionable solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Identify and implement solutions to digitalize and automate processes, incorporating AI to improve ways of working and streamline operations.
Required skills and qualifications:
• Education : Degree in Pharmacy, Engineering or equivalent scientific field. • Language Skills : Strong written and oral proficiency in English and French is essential; proficiency in another foreign language (e.g., German, Spanish) is beneficial.
• Skills and Abilities : • Strong organizational skills, autonomy and rigor. • Excellent communication and leadership abilities; positive and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-funtional and multicultural environment. • Experience with project management tools and methodologies. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong aptitude for data analysis and data management.
• Enthusiasm for new generation tools, including AI and other simplification tools.
• Proficiency in Power BI is a great plus.
Why choose Opella?
• Benefit from attractive compensation and numerous perks (profit sharing, bonuses, social activities via the Works Council - CSE) • Take good care of yourself through access to various wellness benefits and robust healthcare coverage protecting you from life's unexpected events. • Enjoy 31 days of annual leave and up to 5 paid "exam preparation" absence days, depending on your apprenticeship or professional training contract. • Our recruitment process is designed to be fast and efficient. If your application is selected, you’ll receive an initial call from our recruiter, followed quickly by a meeting with the hiring manager.
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At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
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