Supply Chain Lead

About the role

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for management of Supply Chain activities associated with all North America Gen Med External Manufacturing activities.

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

• Supply & Inventory Management: Ensure continuous product supply from North American subcontractors while optimizing inventory levels. Establish production plans, issue orders to suppliers, and ensure timely delivery. Resolve production challenges including prioritization and scheduling issues.
• CMO Relationship Management: Manage Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) costs and overall relationships. Conduct Quality Business Reviews and monthly inventory reconciliations. Oversee contract, relationship, and financial performance management in collaboration with Procurement. Resolve and settle contractual issues in conjunction with Global Purchasing representatives.
• Strategic Planning & Project Leadership: Plan and direct all Supply Chain activities for CMOs, applicable Sanofi Industrial sites, and Country Affiliates for North American and Rest of World (ROW) commercial products. Lead and support projects for the General Medicines External Manufacturing North America Portfolio. For new product launches, manage all Supply Chain activities to ensure manufacturing capability and support product growth.
• Performance & Financial Oversight: Accountable for reporting Supply Chain KPIs. Support Global Purchasing representatives in negotiating new or renewed supplier contracts. Assist in managing Profit & Loss, project budgets, and expenses for externally produced products.

About You

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical Supply Chain manufacturing OR packaging across various dosage forms, including sterile products, medical devices (electronics and molding), biotechnology or technical project management.
• Preferred Qualifications: Multi-faceted industry experience in Supply Chain planning and operations; Exposure to Lean methodologies; Proficiency in core system functionality (SAP and Kinaxis); Experience in end-to-end business processes, including Master Data Management, Material Planning, and Supply Planning; Strong collaboration, influencing, and motivational skills.