Job title:  Team Lead - Project Management Services

• Location: Hyderabad

• Job type: Permanent, Full time

About the job

Our Team:

Sanofi is a global life sciences company committed to improving access to healthcare and supporting the people we serve throughout the continuum of care. From prevention to treatment, Sanofi transforms scientific innovation into healthcare solutions, in human vaccines, rare diseases, multiple sclerosis, oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, diabetes and cardiovascular solutions.

As a company with a global vision of drug development and a highly regarded corporate culture, Sanofi is recognized as one of the best pharmaceutical companies in the world and is pioneering the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with strong commitment to develop advanced data products to increase reusability & interoperability and thus accelerate impact on global health.

The Global M&S Services acts as a cornerstone to this effort. Our team is responsible for delivering and supporting Global M&S teams in partnership with Business and Digital, and drive priority and transformative initiatives across M&S. The team members of Global M&S Services Hubs will act as partners in carrying out tasks and fulfilling responsibilities to support global project management from the hubs. Significant experience in development of medical devices, drug device combination products and/or primary containers, and creation of Design Control documentation will be an advantage.

Main responsibilities:

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In addition to the project management tasks the team lead has the following objectives:
• Supervises the project management support team and provides disciplinary and functional guidance to the team.
• Manages efficient resource allocations and sets clear goals and delegates tasks.
• Oversees day-to-day operations and ensures that timelines are met.
• Supports continuous process standardization.
• Monitors team performance.
• Motivates team members, provide coaching, and address any issues and conflicts.
• Creates an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.

Project Management Support Tasks:
• Support development of project charters to align with business objectives.
• Establish and maintain systems to track progress, resources, and costs.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and implement risk management practices.
• Create comprehensive project plans and maintain schedules, including key milestones.
• Set up and track projects in project management tools (e.g., Planisware).
• Support communication and stakeholder management plans.
• Assist in coordinating core and extended team activities.
• Create and maintain action/decision logs and support team management documentation.
• Support documentation of project changes, including finance, resources, and scope.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage ordering and invoicing.
• Facilitate administrative and system closure of projects and archive documentation.

About you

Experience:

• Proven track of experience as a team leader or supervisor
• Proven track of experience in operational and financial responsibilities, as well as resource allocation.
• Knowledge in combination product development, final assembly, primary containers, and packaging changes.
• Proven leadership track record.

Soft skills:

• Strong Leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills, effective in a complex, global organization.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Agile thinker and learner, adaptable to dynamic environments.
• Strong software and computer skills

Technical skills:

• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and analytical thinking.
• Ability to anticipate risks and guide teams to strategic solutions.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, ERP systems).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Education:

• Master’s degree in project management, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree in engineering or scientific discipline preferred.
• Project management certification (PMI/PMP)

Languages:

• Verbal and written fluency in 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.

• Be part of an international collaborative team

• Work for several sites and varied departments

• Be involved in crucial statistical activities for the company like in the regulatory dossiers

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But 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. So, let’s be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
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