Head of SMS Drug Substance at Sanofi Aventis US LLC

Framingham, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

180916.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Excellence, Change Management, Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, Data Management, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Finance Monitoring, Cross-Departmental Management, Root-Cause Analysis, Training, Project Management, GMP Manufacturing, Technical Background

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Head of SMS Drug Substance Location: Framingham, MA About the Job Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress. 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? The role of the Operational Excellence (OpEx) team is to drive industrial performance to achieve the site’s strategy and ambition. The OpEx team brings a high level of expertise and leadership in Sanofi Manufacturing System (SMS) methodology, transformation and change management. OpEx teams collaborate with all functions at the site, with Global SMS and actively contribute to the Sanofi SMS network. This role serves as the OpEx representative (business partner) for the site Drug Substance organization. As an SMS Leader, the person must achieve SMS Intermediate level certification, at a minimum. This role supports execution of performance initiatives and deployment of SMS operating standards. This role leads problem solving sessions using root-case-analysis methodology to determine corrective actions. Additionally, this role serves as the referent for SMS methodology and SMS training for the Drug Substance organization. We deliver 4.3 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. Main Responsibilities: Knowledge of SMS operating standards (certification) & main Operational Excellence techniques (e.g., GPS3, Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, CI, etc.) Experience in transformation and change management Understand finance P&L monitoring, BOI, GM, COGs, cash flow, etc. Good understanding of data management & IA digital products embedded into the SMS operating standards (e.g. eOEE, FaCT, iObeya, …) Ability to manage cross-departmental, cross-domain projects Communication skills (both verbal and written) with technical and operational fluency Good listening and interpersonal skills (good relationship with Department Leaders) Capacity to anticipate problems and organize proactive countermeasures About You Education / Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science or similar relevant disciplines. Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Pharma/Bio setting, preferably in a GMP manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications Successful, multi-year track-record of managing complex, cross-functional operational excellence / lean initiatives or transformations. Technical background (eg: manufacturing, engineering, data science, finance). Special Working Conditions Up to 15% international travel. Ability to grow and enter clean room spaces. 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. 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, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com! US and Puerto Rico Residents Only Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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. North America Applicants Only The salary range for this position is: $125,250.00 - $180,916.66 All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK. Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live. 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Responsibilities

The Head of SMS Drug Substance will lead problem-solving sessions and support the execution of performance initiatives. They will also serve as the referent for SMS methodology and training within the Drug Substance organization.