Sanofi · 19 hours ago
Head of Operational Excellence Clinical Development- Vaccines
Swiftwater, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$188K/yr - $271K/yr
10+ years expSanofi is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives. They are seeking a Head of Operational Excellence for Clinical Development in Vaccines to drive the deployment of operational excellence strategies and improve processes within the function, ensuring alignment with global standards and performance targets.
Health CareLife SciencePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Drive the deployment of the function’s Operational Excellence roadmap within the function
Coordinate diagnostics and/or gap analyses (business case) with Function OE Leaders and operational teams to identify improvement opportunities (from shop floor to function management)
Ensure the alignment of the function’s Operational Excellence roadmap with Vaccines R&D (function & global) strategic priorities and business needs
Ensure that the training is consistent with the provided OE structure
Actively contributes to initiative prioritization and arbitration in collaboration with the Function Head
Assess and validate that each on-going and closed improvement initiative within the function complies with the core principles of Operational Excellence
Pro-actively support function performance and measure the impact of the initiative
Consolidate and monitor the function’s Operational Excellence roadmap progress and report to both local and central stakeholders
Build required methodologies, tools and standards according to the VRD OE Methodology development plan
Support the Function Head in reaching performance targets and propose countermeasures when needed
Build, maintain, and continuously improve governance structures, routines, and performance management
Drive risk mitigation by escalating critical risks and gaps and enabling decisive action
Define adoption strategy and secure execution of change management
Consolidate individual OE development needs required to implement the function's improvement initiatives
Validate the training plan in alignment with the function’s Operational Excellence roadmap and its improvement priorities
Monitor and report progress of training activities
Conduct competency assessment and validation for Function OE Leaders
Promote feedback culture and continuous learning mindset
Ensure adoption and application of OE standards, routines, and methodologies
Act as a reference point for the function regarding OE core principes, methodologies, tools and standards
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational innovation within the function
Act as a Leader within the leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making and organizational priorities while ensuring adherence to OE principles
Drive VRD culture evolution by promoting desired mindsets, behaviors, and organizational values across the function
Coach Leadership Team members on mindset, behaviors, and leadership effectiveness to strengthen team performance
Share learnings, best practices, and successes across the OE community
Contribute to cross-function OE exchanges and support the continuous evolution of the OE model
Drive return-on-experience process and support capitalization efforts from past initiatives
Assess and validate lessons learned and successful practices according OE core principles
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in science, engineering, or business discipline
10+ years experience in Operational Excellence, including deployment and methodology design
Strong understanding of R&D, Clinical Operations or Clinical Development
Experience managing OE programs in complex, matrixed environments
Background in training, coaching, and people development
Completion of an OE Instructor program is a plus
Strategic & Tactical thinking – Plan and translate long-term goals into action plan
Decision-making & prioritization – Acts with clarity and focus under pressure
Leadership & influence – Mobilizes teams, drives alignment, and inspires action
Communication skills – Establish & deliver impactful communication
Coaching & training – Develops others through structured support and feedback
Conflict resolution – Navigates tensions constructively to reach shared outcomes
Continuous learning – Embraces growth, curiosity, and adaptability
Collaboration – Builds trust and works seamlessly across teams and functions
Action-oriented – Solves problems pragmatically and drives execution
Cross-Function agility – Operates effectively in matrix environments
Adaptability – Adjusts style and approach to fit shifting contexts and needs
Performance-oriented - Ability to understand and identify function key performance drivers
OE principles and deployment models (Lean, Six Sigma, e.g.)
OE methodology development, standardization, and implementation
Subject matter expertise in OE principles, tools, and systems
Tactical roadmap definition and initiative portfolio alignment
Portfolio & project planning, execution, and follow-up (finance management, resource management, business case…)
Change management and behavioral adoption techniques
Data analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making
Training design and capability-building strategies
Ability to bridge digital innovation with Operational Excellence
Fluent English
Benefits
High-quality healthcare
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Company
Sanofi
Sanofi is a global biopharma company focused on prescription drugs, vaccines, and treatments for chronic, rare, and infectious diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.97BKey Investors
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2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.74B
2025-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.59B
Leadership Team
Paul Hudson
Chief Executive Officer
Francois-Xavier Roger
Chief Financial Officer
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