M&S Launch Leader Biologics in Geel, Belgium

This job offer is accessible to all, regardless of gender

Job title : Product Launch Leader Biologics

• Location (multiple locations)

• 50 % of travel expected.

• Job type: Permanent

• This job offer is accessible to all, regardless of gender

About the job

As a global manufacturing industry, we’re the bridge between the science that happens in our research laboratories and the communities and patients we serve.

Our M&S ambition is to build a modern, industry leading manufacturing & supply network, bringing together, talented people and cutting-edge process technologies and data to reliably deliver high-quality, affordable & sustainable medicines and vaccines. A core capability of M&S is fast-to-market new product launch.

The M&S Launch Leader Biologics (large molecules) will be part of a new dedicated Global Launch team that will oversee and ensure the successful execution of new product launches.

Main responsibilities:

What:

• The M&S Launch Leader is responsible for a portfolio of products grouped for example for a specific technology platform (Biologics (mammalian/microbial), Vaccines, Small Molecules)

• The M&S Launch Leader is accountable for the creation of a clear E2E Product launch strategy and for delivering the fast-to-market launch in line with the M&S Strategy and Industry leading ambition

• The M&S Launch Leader will manage multiple interfaces, influence global senior leaders, and lead cross-functional teams and manage complex E2E Global projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budget constraints

• The M&S Launch Leader is accountable to identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the product launch process, including supply chain disruptions, regulatory challenges, and quality issues and feeds the overall Product Risks Matrix that is owned by the IFL. The M&S Launch Leader escalates launch risks when needed and proposes remediation pathways. The Industrial Franchise Leader acts as a strong sponsor of the New Product Launches

• The M&S Launch Leader ensures the ‘single source of truth’ of launch status & risks, with proper reporting & communication tools. Communicates launch status and risks to M&S stakeholders, GBT, and commercial launch teams, while the Industrial Franchise Leader ensures an aligned communication to the Franchise

• The M&S Launch Leader is a strong partner for the IFL, Strategic Platform Business Partner and Global Network Leader to feed the M&S Strat Plan and Product Resilience Plan for the new product challenges (including (material) dual sourcing strategy and business continuity) and will contribute to preparation of sourcing and/or Capex cases to ensure that the CAPEX plan and site capacities are fitting with the launch expectations and immediate resupply

• The M&S Launch Leader manages the activities coming from 2nd Gen/LCM programs that need to be anticipated during the wave 1 of launches, to secure longer term supplies & performance (which will be transitioned to an Industrial Product Leader for the Life Cycle Management phase of the product and subsequent launches)

How:

• The M&S Launch Leader leads cross functional teams (including Quality, Regulatory, Launch units, External Manufacturing, Supply Chain, CMC, MSAT etc) to ensure E2E-alignment and successful execution of the launch plan

• The M&S Launch Leader will closely work together with the Industrial Franchise Leader, the Strategy Business Partners and the Global Network Sourcing to ensure the new Product Launch Strategy is aligned with the overall M&S strategy

• The M&S Launch Leader is the point of contact for CMC, MSAT, External Manufacturing in support of the E2E launch activities for new products and leads or participates in the appropriate governances including the launch committee

• The M&S Launch Leader supports the CMC PL to coordinate activities at M&S sites in support to clinical manufacturing and M&S activities needed to support submission in Wave 1 markets; and collaborates with CMC team to anticipate activities to support non-major country launches

• The M&S Launch Leader supports the Launch Eco system initiatives and processes to drive continuous improvement and drive Launch excellence

About you

Experience :

• Significant experience in managing pharmaceutical product launches

• Leadership experience in a global organization, managing multiple interfaces and collaborating in matrix structures

• Strong network & experiences through the different M&S GBUs is a plus

• Experience in Manufacturing is a plus

• Experience in a Site or Global leadership role is a plus.

Soft skills :

• Enterprise Leader : Is able to have the E2E vision of the business, prioritizing the common interest for the benefit of Sanofi and the patients. Is able to connect the dots for their teams and keep them engaged with the vision

• Business Ally: Understand business landscape Industry & business/client groups knowledge to translate the challenges & bring added value. Stay current with global external trends and integrate insights into strategies achieving sustainable competitive advantage

• Performance Champion : Embrace digital innovation, AI, GenAI to democratize data and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness

• Transformation Leader: Acts as change management and culture role model to foster employee’s engagement and build a psychologically safe and collaborative workplace

• People Developer : Unleashes the potential of each one and prepares the leaders of the future. Takes bold decisions to ensure the right talents are at the right place

• Decision Maker : Takes timely and data-based decisions in a fast moving and complex environment to drive performance and progress. Promotes an environment where decisions are taken at the right level

• Relationship and Influence: Inspires trust through empathy and authenticity. Empowers and recognizes others to create powerful relationships and networks. Ability to influence multi-disciplined global and local teams

• Resilience: Managing ambiguity with ability to lead in uncertainty, within a matrix and a rapidly changing environment

Technical skills :

• University degree in Science, Engineering, Business Administration or similar

• Knowledge of relevant regulations and guidelines as well as relevant technologies

• Strong Project management

Languages : English

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But 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. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) !

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Pursue progress , discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But 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. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) !

Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.

With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi (https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo)

As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.

All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi – YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=2s)