Operations Lead – Vaccines

Sanofi

Operations Lead managing contractual compliance and delivery performance for vaccines production at Sanofi. Collaborating with partners and supporting operational excellence in manufacturing processes.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $133,500 - $192,833 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing production flows and partner relationships within the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring compliance with specifications and contract obligations while optimizing operational processes. Proficient in project management and data analysis to drive performance and quality outcomes.

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Project Management ExperienceKnowledge of DP/DS Manufacturing ProcessesPharmaceutical Regulations KnowledgeData Analysis and Presentation SkillsOperational Role Experience

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Hard Skills

Production Flow ManagementContract Execution MonitoringSpecification Co-WritingKPI MonitoringChange Control CoordinationQuality Audit ParticipationTech Transfer Project ManagementPurchase Order ManagementProduction Capacity AlignmentCustomer Commitment Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationCommunicationLeadershipRisk Management

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsData Analysis ToolsQuality Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Biotech IndustryPharmaceutical IndustrySupply Chain ManagementManufacturing ManagementQuality ControlQuality Assurance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Control of the partners relationship and monitor the execution of contracts
Manage the implementation of new flows and optimize them
Co-write the new specifications (PTS) in project mode under the leadership of Tech transfer team
Ensure that the CMOs and MAMPs carry out the productions according to the Specifications and contracts in place
Ensure that production capacity is aligned to requirements and contract obligations
Manage the production/release flow of subcontractors to meet customer commitments (deadlines/quantities/quality)
Guarantee the proper execution of production plans between External Partners and Sanofi on Partners sites within a short-term horizon of 0-6 months, for on-time, in-full delivery of product from partner to customers
Follow production indicators
Coordinate deviations and Change controls (timing and release impact, creation of internal quality event if necessary…)
Coordinate all industrial flows between Partners and Sanofi sites
Lead the execution follow-up in accordance with the planned commitments for all areas supporting external partners (QA, QC, Supply, Logistics, Operations, MSAT, affiliates…)
Manage purchase orders from procure to payment for Vaccines CMOs in ERP
Escalate key risks and issues to senior management, EMPT and risk manager
Monitor partner performance (KPIs) against production goals, identify and resolve gaps, and ensure standard governance model is implemented to track performance
Participate in quality audits and inspections in collaboration with EM&S LMGMV Quality
Participate in investigations related to customer complaints/CAPA and audits
Contribute to Binding Offers and project definition if requested by the EMPT.
Manage tech transfer projects as project manager/leader if requested by EMPT or contribute to the project as project team member.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations / Manufacturing Management or any field with 10+ years of experience OR Master’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations / Manufacturing Management or any field, with 8+ years of experience
Experience in operational roles is required
Good knowledge of DP/DS manufacturing processes
Good knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations (US, JP, EUR...)
Project/program management experience is extremely helpful
Working knowledge within biotech/pharmaceutical industry is highly preferred
Experience with data analysis, trending, and presenting material within multi-functional environment
This job position requires the ability to travel worldwide for 20 % max of the time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Wide range of health and wellbeing benefits
Thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package