Global Project Manager
| Company | Sanofi |
|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge, MA, USA, Morristown, NJ, USA |
| Salary | $172500 – $249166.66 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s, PhD, MD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in expanding roles in development or related field including experience and understanding of the current pharmaceutical and drug development process including sound understanding of the therapeutic area
- 5+ years professional experience on managing complex projects, including experience on a late-stage development project that has experienced interactions with health authorities
- Master communication tools and all channels of communication (from face to face, writing to remote video) and strategize communication methods
- Solid project management and planning skills: Planning, Resources & Costs
- Good knowledge of a planning tool (Planisware preferred)
- Strong risk management and problem-solving skills
- Strong project management, change management and strategic planning skills
- Proficient use of digital tools and AI-based technologies. Readiness to foster and adopt the company’s digital transformation
- Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. MS, PhD, MD, DVM) or related degree with substantial project management and / or project leadership experience
- Fluent in English (verbal and written communication)
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the definition project strategy and lead its translation into a realistic, robust and ambitious plan
- Drive the execution of the functional operational plan across functions in terms of timeline, resources, budget and quality
- Lead the risk management process encompassing proactive risk identification, quantification (probability and impact), risk strategy definition and mitigation plans
- Foster appropriate communication in close collaboration with all stakeholders, including regions, functions and platforms as needed. This includes project vision, reports and timely alerts
- Lead all relevant project documentation such as Integrated Development Plans (IDPs), budget proposals and centralized project dashboards in partnership with units and platforms and other planning actors
- Lead and facilitate decision making within the team environment and through governance committees
- Co-lead and motivate the team to be high performers
Preferred Qualifications
- Business education and/or qualifications such as MBA or professional project management qualification such as PMP® would be of additional benefit