Project Operations Manager - VIE Contract

• Location: United States of America, Framingham

• Target start date: 01/07/2025

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.

About the job

Looking to launch your career at the cutting edge of healthcare? Join Sanofi for a chance to develop with mentoring and guidance from inspirational leaders while helping to make an impact on the lives of countless people worldwide. As Project Operations Manager VIE in our Project Management team you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the operational aspects of key projects within our organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient project execution and planning, resource allocation, costs monitoring and risk management.

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?

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main responsibilities:

• Clearly outline project scope, objectives, work breakdown structure (WBS) and deliverables. Develop high level and detailed project plans.

• Define a project with clear roles and responsibilities. Foster a collaborative environment to break down silos and accelerate delivery.

• Optimize resource allocation and manage project resources efficiently.

• Lead the project risk management process by guiding the team in identifying, assessing, and developing mitigation strategies for potential risks. Proactively manage and monitor critical risks, ensuring timely alerts and interventions when necessary.

• Monitor project progress against plans, adjust as necessary, and ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, quality standards and Project Management tool data entry requirements (Planisware).

• Maintain clear and effective communication with all stakeholders, including team members. Prepare and present project documentation, reports, and data-driven insights for strategic decision-making.

• Support the continuous improvement of project management processes and tools. Encourage innovative solutions and creative approaches to overcome project challenges and standardize project management practices within Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT).

• Prepare and co-lead project performance reviews, gap analysis and Go/No Go committees.

• Keep detailed records of project activities, decisions, and changes. Conduct and document project lessons learned sharing sessions.

• Champion a culture of agility and adaptability, enabling teams to navigate complex challenges with confidence and creativity.

About you

Experience :

• 1+ year of experience in a similar field or pharmaceutical industry would be an asset.

Soft and Technical skills:

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work autonomously.

• Excellent organizational skills to keep track of project progress, resources, and schedules.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and foster a positive work environment.

• Collaborative mindset to coordinate between departments, teams, and stakeholders.

Education :

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management or similar field.

Languages :

• Fluent English (written and verbal).

Why choose us?

iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.

Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.

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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.

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