Technical Operations Leader - Europe Third Party H/F Sanofi

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Job title: Technical Operations Leader - Europe Third Party

• Location: Gentilly

About the job

As Technical Operations Leader - Europe Third Partywithin External Manufacturing and Supply Small molecules Europe, you'll experience a positive work environment while leading new API sourcing and DP technology transfer initiatives that ensure the quality and continuity of our GenMed portfolio.

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Sanofi's External Manufacturing and Supply Small molecules Europe is responsible for CMO activities related to small molecules products, ensuring reliable production and supply of General Medicines through partnerships with Contract Manufacturing Organizations, optimizing our external network to deliver quality medicines to patients worldwide.

Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers - seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you'll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.

About Sanofi:

We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system - and innovative pipeline - enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage API sourcing selection and qualification projects with external partners

• Lead cross-functional technology transfer teams while maintaining technical ownership

• Provide technical expertise to routine teams and external partners

• Develop and execute process validation strategies ensuring regulatory compliance

• Manage project timelines, budgets and resources effectively

• Consolidate timings, budgets and resources for the project under your responsibility

• Drive continuous improvement through process enhancement and systematic lessons learned

About you

Education:

• Chemist, Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical process engineer

Experience:

• Min. 5 years of Pharma industry experience, preferably in small molecule area, in at least one field: analytical, chemistry, technology transfer, process engineering, CMC development

• Managing cross-functional teams in international environment (experience in managing CMO is an asset)

Soft and technical skills:

• Capacity to manage multiple projects

• Leadership

• Understanding of scientific, technical, quality, regulatory and commercial aspects

• Communication skills

• Proactivity

Languages:

• English (written and verbal fluency required); French is a plus

Why Choose us ?

• Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply

• Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation - at speed and scale

• Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime

• Grow, thrive, and make an impact in a workplace that empowers you to bring your best self every day, with pride

• Work with AI, robotics, and next-gen automation to redefine global manufacturing and supply

• Be part of world-first initiatives like our Modulus factory, smart factories, and AI-driven supply chain solutions

• Help deliver 30+ new product launches by 2030, ensuring patients get treatments faster than ever

• Develop new skills, explore cross-functional roles, and work in an environment that values growth and discovery

• Every year, we distribute over 4 billion units of medicines and vaccines, ensuring people worldwide receive the treatments they trust

• Be part of an organization that invests in people, technology, and sustainability, leading the industry in low-carbon manufacturing and digital transformation

• Enjoy outstanding benefits, including flexible working options, comprehensive healthcare, and well-being programs designed to help you thrive

PursueProgress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what's never-been-done-before. You'll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people's lives? Let's Pursue Progress and 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, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Dans le cadre de son engagement diversité, Sanofi accueille et intègre des collaborateurs en situation de handicap.

La rémunération finale sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée, des compétences, de la localisation et d'autres facteurs pertinents. Les employés peuvent être éligibles pour participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise.