Job title : Head of SpeCare Operational Excellence

• Hiring Manager:Franck Leroux

• Location: Gentilly or Lyon, Boston, if Europe out of France (75% time spent out of country of origin)

• Travel expected: 50%

• Job type: Permanent

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At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We believe our cutting-edge science and manufacturing, fueled by data and digital technologies, have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people.

About the job

As a global manufacturing industry, we’re the bridge between the science that happens in our research laboratories and the communities and patients we serve.

Our M&S ambition is to build a modern, industry leading manufacturing & supply network, bringing together, talented people and cutting-edge process technologies and data to reliably deliver high-quality, affordable & sustainable medicines and vaccines. A core capability of M&S is fast-to-market new product launch.

The M&S Team has decided to create a dedicated Product Launch organization to oversee and ensure a successful execution of n ew product launches, to globalize the Strategy organization to meet the GBU expectations while optimizing the one Sanofi M&S network and to globalize the Operational excellence Org. to accelerate the modernization of our Smart Factories.

Main responsibilities:

In an environment of openness & collaboration, the Operational Excellence business partner maximizes the contribution of its global function within M&S GBU as well as other functions in Sanofi. In a matrix organization, the Head of M&S Operational Excellence will be a key partner of the GBU Head, ensuring high standards and working with common technology, tools, systems, for the good of One Sanofi. 

The head of M&S Operational Excellence will be part of the M&S GBU Leadership Team aligning M&S GBU expectations and ways of working with the one sanofi M&S network.

Leading the performance ambition setting process for the GBU, by:

• Conducting internal/external benchmarks (e.g., Pobos) to identify gaps/opportunities.

• Driving the performance workstream during Strat Plan and Budget to define targets

• Cascading ambition into relevant KPI trajectories (e.g., cost, productivity, yield & scrap, cycle time, supplier excellence, etc.)

Developing and owning the GBU performance roadmap, by:

• Defining in collaboration with the GBU leader and her/his leadership team (Site / cluster heads and Business Partners of Global Functions) the integrated portfolio of initiatives (incl. performance, standardization, smart factories) necessary to deliver GBU performance ambition,

• Defining GBU digital roadmap in collaboration with key stakeholders (digital and GF) and enabling execution

• Continuously prioritizing initiatives to maximize the “resource-benefit” equation,

Driving execution of the GBU performance roadmap and stimulating value realization, by:

• Supporting sites by deploying GBU Transformation Leaders on priority plants/initiatives (e.g., boosters, SMS 2.0, digital, etc.)

• Partnering with Global Functions to provide targeted expertise to site & GBU teams

• Driving change management to ensure value capture (i.e., operational KPI=>3P=>P&L)

Orchestrating the GBU performance governance, by:

• Leading the performance reviews for the GBU

• Monitoring progress vs. ambition and taking corrective actions

• Representing the GBU in global performance forums

Developing high performing teams, by:

• Expanding Operational Excellence and Digital knowledge(e.g., data, AI)

• Promoting transformation and change management capabilities at all levels

• Identifying and developing talents

About you

Experience :

• Previous experience in Operational Excellence and/or Transformation roles in large organizations, with proven track record in driving change and achieving lasting and measurable impact

• Senior functional or line management role in large complex industrial environments, with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage diverse stakeholders

• Exposure to consulting, both as a client or a consultant, is a plus

Soft skills :

• Enterprise Leader : is able to have the E2E vision of the business, prioritizing the common interest for the benefit of Sanofi and the patients. Can connect the dots for their team and keep them engaged with the vision.

• Transformation Leader : Acts as change management and culture role model to foster employee’s engagement and build a psychologically safe and collaborative workplace.

• Decision Maker : Takes timely and data-based decisions in a fast moving and complex environment to drive performance and progress. Promotes an environment where decisions are taken at the right level.

• Performance Champion : Embraces digital innovation, AI, GenAI to democratize data and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.

• Business Ally: Understands business landscape Industry & business/client groups knowledge to translate the challenges & bring added value. Stays current with global external trends and integrates insights into strategies achieving sustainable competitive advantage.

• People Developer : Unleashes the potential of each one and prepares the leaders of the future. Takes bold decisions to ensure the right talents are at the right place.

Technical skills :

• Knowledge of the main Operational Excellence techniques (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Agile etc.)

• Experience of performance transformation in industrial environment (e.g., productivity, organization, procurement, etc.), complemented by strong change management expertise

• Experience in data analytics/visualization and data modelling

• Familiarity with strategic and financial elements (e.g., P&L, cash flow, NPV, etc.)

Languages: Fluent in English is a must

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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) !