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M&S_Insulin Facility Beijing (IFB) Project Control Lead
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Job Description:Insulin Facility Beijing (IFB) Project Control Lead
Start Date:As soon as possible
Work location:Beijing, on site, full time
Background
Sanofi has decided to invest into a new large state-of-the art facility for Insulin Drug Substance in Beijing, China. We’re enhancing our legacy of excellence and build-on decades of expertise on the whole value chain of insulin manufacturing. The new facility will be designed as a fully automated, green, modern, and state-of-the-art biologics facility considering specific process requirements of insulin glargine. A large global and highly cross-functional program organization will be established to lead and execute the program until commercial routine manufacturing.
Sanofidelivers4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.
We are an innovative global healthcare company with a focus on immunology that extends to innovation in diabetes and transplant medicine. Across different countries, our talented teams are determined to delivera best-in-class customer experience using the best of digital, artificial intelligence and personal know-how. With a focus on immunology that extends to innovation in diabetes and transplant medicines, we pursue Progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.
About theRole
This position will oversee a mega projectwith~1B€ Capexinvestment over the nextyears. The project is in designphaseand construction started in January, 2026.
Your jobwill be to managethe project control activities for theEnd-to-EndIFB projectinBeijing.
Main responsibilities
The position of E2E Project ControllerLeadwillbe todevelopandmanagea team to deliver:
The End to End (E2E) IFBProjectincluding theschedulewithresource loading;
ImplementationofEarned Value Measurement tracking tools, float analysis, development of early / late progress curves;
Lead the developmentand managementof an accurate cost forecast (spent planned/invoicing with payment terms vs. actual and commitment,planned/placement of PO vs. actual) forthe IFB project, End to End;
Support the managing, forecasting,reportingand control ofthe ProjectChangeManagement(Engineeringand Construction ChangeManagement);
Support the IFB Project Control team for Risk Assessment (manage the riskregister) and determinationandappropriateuse of the Risk andcontingencyallowancesrequired to complete the project.
Manage and support timely preparation of weeklyandmonthly status reports and Steering committeepreparation.
Other supporting activities for the success of the project.
About you
Experience
Strong experience (>10 years) in project control;
Experience in Large Projects from the client point of view;
Demonstrated experience in estimating, cost management, forecastingand progress measurement;
Significant experience in contractand risk management;
Soft and technical skills:
Rigorous and analytical,enhanced problem-solving skills;
Collaborate effectively with peers, stakeholders, partners across the organization to positively impact project results;
Act for innovation, initiating new and improved ways of working;
Develop teams in anticipation of future project needs;
Excellent written and verbal skills;
Technical skills
Must haveexperience andstrong analytical skills for cost estimating,cash flow andforecasting,change order andvalue analysis;
Education
BSc.in Engineering, AccountingorBusiness Degree from and
accredited college or University
Master’s degree inConstruction Managementis a plus
Languages
Projectlanguage:English
Other language: Mandarin
Why choose us?
Play an instrumental part in creating best practice within our manufacturing facility.
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.
Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.
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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover Extraordinary together
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.
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