Global Process Owner – People Strategy and Human Capital Management

Job title: Global Process Owner – People Strategy and Human Capital Management

About the Job

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.

Sanofi is an emerging leader in immunology, poised to transform medicine by rebalancing the immune responses that cause systemic, chronic diseases. We are building on the success of Dupixent® in atopic dermatitis and asthma and developing new solutions for people with debilitating immuno-dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, and gastrointestinal diseases in addition to our proven expertise in vaccines, general medicines, and consumer healthcare. 

Sanofi is on an ambitious transformation journey to become the world’s leading immunology biopharma. The second chapter of our Play to Win journey is about modernizing our commercial operations with a keen sense of urgency and putting in place the right preparations for our exciting pipeline.

The People & Culture organization at Sanofi’s strategy focuses on key priorities to drive growth and innovation. These include enhancing operational excellence and digital transformation, building a competitive workforce through strategic workforce planning and skill development, and cultivating a diverse talent pipeline. We also drive a high-performance culture that prioritizes well-being and continuous learning, while differentiating Sanofi as a leader in innovation through a strong focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Reporting to the Global Head of People & Culture Strategy, this role is pivotal in overseeing the entire lifecycle of Human Capital Management processes across the organization. As the Global Process Owner for Human Capital Management, you will own the end-to-end design, optimization, delivery and measurement of a series of highly complex P&C processes across the organization. Your responsibility will be to identify and implement improvement opportunities that balance experience, efficiency and effectiveness in line with P&C’s strategic objectives. This role requires a strategic mindset, the ability to drive hands on execution and influence both internal and external stakeholders.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities:

• Own and define the vision and strategy for the evolution of Human Capital Management processes in alignment with P&C priorities and business objectives.

• Lead and manage the end-to-end process ownership for Human Capital Management driving process standardization, excellence, optimization and innovation. 

• Alongside peer GPOs, establish and adhere to a governance framework that ensures consistent decision making across standardization, compliance and operational excellence.

• Champion process innovation by identifying opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and best practices. 

• Harness data and analytics to track and assess the efficiency, effectiveness and experience of relevant processes, while also uncovering root cause, opportunities and innovation for improvement.

• Lead cross-functional collaboration to optimize end-to-end processes, ensuring scalability and adaptability in a fast-changing markets.

• Utilize relevant process excellence methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) to drive continuous innovation and improvement. 

• Collaborate closely with global P&C, leaders and local teams to address specific needs and challenges. 

• Communicate process updates and lead relevant change initiatives effectively to all stakeholders across the organization. 

• Act as a trusted advisor to CoE leadership on industry trends and best practices

• Champion and influence change within P&C and at cross functional – at global and local / market level where required 

About You

Key Experience & Qualifications Needed:

• Deep expertise (10+ years of experience) in leading process innovation and standardization, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to navigate complex organizational structures to drive business-aligned modernization and globalization of Human Capital Management processes 

• Functional knowledge of Human Capital Management processes, policies and principles

• Demonstrated experience in optimizing processes leveraging well known process excellence methodologies (i.e., Agile, Lean 6 Sigma, etc.) 

• Green Belt certification or equivalent required; Black Belt preferred. 

• Ability to engage, align, and drive change across multiple stakeholder groups, and influence change across all levels of the organization

• Exceptional experience in problem solving and continuous improvement to support the evolving needs of our organization 

• Proven experience in designing and implementing global P&C processes, considering cultural nuances and regional differences  

• Strong analytical skills to measure and analyze performance data to drive decision-making  

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across different locations  

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.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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