Head of Site Portfolio Management

at  Sanofi

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• In depth knowledge of biotechnology processes/concepts/techniques and engineering principles
• Technical knowledge of biologics manufacturing systems and processes.
• Excellent people leadership and change leadership skills
• Knowledge of statutory inspection requirements
• Experience with Sanofi Manufacturing System (SMS) standards and GEMBA culture

• Oversee the team of experienced project and portfolio management experts, the strategy plan for the site and associated governance, tools, and outcomes
• Leads key strategic projects for the site namely: site master plan and roadmap (footprint studies and scenario making, decision making process, key LCM and transfer projects (together with MSAT and in close coordination with IFLs and site head for prioritization), accountability for sole project execution, when assigned to manage
• Integrated Site Roadmap: consolidates the global initiatives / program requests coming to the site with the local initiatives into one integrated roadmap as key input to prioritization with the SLT and where required M&S GBU and global functions
• Manage all risk management-based activities, including the role of risk officer, managing relevant inputs and stakeholders, and owning the Qualipso risk information
• Project Portfolio Management: owns the Site project portfolio (consolidating as ONE project portfolio at site -CAPEX+OPEX-, gathering inputs from all functions), accountable for monitoring / reporting (incl. progress, actions, costs, risks), accountable for data quality in Shine, monitoring & reporting, end user training and ensure use of PM best practices, support link with GBU/ M&S portfolio process, including relevant governance & preparation of gate reviews in close collaboration with engineering, owns the project prioritization process, whatever the nature of project. In this role, the PM head will need to fully involve and challenge his peers in the SLT
• Capacity & sourcing: owns the LTIP process at site and provides at least twice a year (Strat Plan and budget) a capacity occupancy view by technology / line, proposes capacity and line allocation scenarios for business cases (dual source; BD internalization; 3rd part activity; investment case) in alignment with Supply Chain and Global Strategy teams, is the focal point for providing information or building sourcing cases involving site assets, oversight and 360-view at all tech transfers in and out
• Can be involved on ad hoc basis by IFLs and M&S GBU strategy heads in commercial franchise discussions, including launches, LCM, BD deals, etc.
• Contributes to talent development and adaptation of skills and capabilities to the portfolio needs developing strategic thinking, business acumen, and leadership skills
• Develop best practices and digital solutions to the job scope, creating maximum transparency and access whenever possible