People Director Germany (all genders)

About the job

Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market.

We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet.

That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core.

Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Allegra, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands.

This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers.

We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

As the CHC People Director for Germany, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our Consumer Healthcare business. Reporting to the CHC People Director EULA, you will support our commercial operations, business partnering functions, and manufacturing sites, impacting approximately 750 employees. Your strategic HR expertise will help us achieve our goal of becoming the best Fast-Moving Consumer Healthcare company in and for the world.

Main responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business leaders to set and implement a people strategy that aligns with our business objectives and long-term goals as well as P&C global agenda.

• Lead talent and succession planning reviews to ensure a robust talent pipeline for critical future capabilities.

• Drive initiatives to foster a consumer-centric culture and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within Germany.

• Contribute to the deployment of the CHC People roadmap and initiatives within the zone.

• Ensure HR processes comply with local regulations and manage compliance cases in partnership with local compliance teams.

• Engage with employees to create a thriving work environment where people can grow and perform at their best.

• Provide strategic HR consulting to business leaders and support their development through coaching and mentoring.

About you

• Experience: Proven experience in human resources management, preferably with multinational corporations.

• Soft and technical skills: Strong leadership development, career consulting, and change management skills. Ability to partner with business leaders and make strategic decisions on people-related issues. Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization. Strong analytical and financial acumen to support HR initiatives and decision-making. Embrace our values of honesty, courage, accountability, and simplicity.

• Education: At least a bachelor’s degree in personnel management or human resources.

• Languages: Excellent communication and consulting skills in both German and English.

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. 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.

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.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!