About the job
As a Digital Technology M&S Program Lead (all genders), you'll drive - from Digital Infrastructure perspective - a strategic program which is made of multiple projects. Define and maintain the roadmap of a group of connected / interdependent projects to achieve business strategic objectives to deliver value and realize the benefits.
You're involved from design phase to execution till move to production, and you are responsible for program governance, planning, budget management, staffing (including business' contribution), communication & change management, risk management, compliance, and associated mitigations.
Translating business requirements into digital infrastructure solutions, and ensure alignment with the company's digital strategy, digital quality and cybersecurity compliance.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing while working with cutting-edge digital solutions.
Leveraging digital technologies to improve business outcomes and patient experiences is the key objective.
Main responsibilities:
Program Management:
- Work closely with every stakeholder to understand the requirements and provide solutions.
- Develop comprehensive program roadmaps aligned with business objectives, by translating digital vision into actionable roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
- Lead all the phases of a strategic program: design, execution, qualification and validation, hypercare.
- Build the appropriate staffing plan according to program progress, projects, budget, and required competencies.
- Ensure the team and the projects are all aligned with program objectives, raise alert and/or escalation at the appropriate timing, as well as providing solutions according to situation.
Cross-functional coordination:
- Manage cross-technology teams across Sanofi organization, especially within Digital and Engineering.
- Oversee multiple interconnected digital projects, ensure alignment with program objectives.
- Establish program KPIs and metrics to track progress, measure success, and demonstrate value.
- Identify and mitigate program risks and dependencies through proactive management.
Governance:
- Develop adequate implementation strategies and governance frameworks.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders at all levels.
- Provide regular status updates and reporting to senior leadership and governance committees.
- Drive change management activities to ensure successful adoption of digital solutions.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and digital innovation.
Security & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Make sure all deployments are both Quality and CyberSecurity compliant.
About you
Education / Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex digital infrastructure projects/programs in a pharmaceutical or healthcare environment.
- Experience with program management methodologies (PMP, MSP, Agile, etc.).
- Knowledge of digital technologies, including hosting spaces, cloud platforms, virtualization, network, AI/ML, and digital health solutions.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and influencing without always direct authority.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical/healthcare business processes and regulatory environment.
- Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Soft and technical skills:
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect digital initiatives to business strategy and value creation.
- Leadership: Capable of inspiring and motivating cross-functional teams toward common objectives.
- Stakeholder Management: Exceptional ability to engage, influence, and align diverse stakeholders.
- Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical thinking and creative approach to overcoming obstacles.
- Change Management: Experience driving organizational change and digital adoption.
- Business Acumen: Understanding of pharmaceutical business models and value drivers.
- Technical Aptitude: Familiarity with digital technologies, platforms, and implementation approaches.
- Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate program risks effectively.
- Financial Management: Experience with budget planning, tracking, and optimization.
- Adaptability: Comfort with ambiguity and changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Language: Proficiency in English and German is essential
Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.
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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let's pursue progress. And let's discover extraordinary together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
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