Job title: Operations Manager, Vaccines

Location: KL

About the Job:

Strategic context:

• Sanofi is implementing an ambitious plan called “DRIVE” complementing our Play to Win Strategy with 3 main objectives (i) keep fueling our pipeline (ii) make Sanofi a modern science-driven healthcare company (iii) serving our patients.

• In this context, Sanofi made the decision to evolve its commercial model from GBU-specific country organizations to a more standardized and consistent approach, boosting efficiency.

• The focus will be on (i) Key Markets and most innovative products as major drivers for growth and (ii) a cross-GBUs efficiency model with optimized country set-up.

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:

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the effective application of contracts, commercial policies and execution of the distributor model in relevant market(s), tenders and private sales involving close coordination with the local supply chain, managing importations, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and aligning delivery plans with customer needs.

• Support Head of Operations for key commercial activities including tender management, commercial policy, key stakeholder management, distributors’ management, and performance management

• Collaborate with cross functions, design timely and accurate analyses to measure and monitor relevant key performance indicators related to the organization's priorities.

• Identify projects issues/ business problems and develop resolutions to meet productivity and quality

• Identify business risks and develop mitigation plans

• Ensure report of activities to MCO/Global

• Drive the development and implementation of commercial strategies by collaborating with Business Relationship Manager/ Sales team, and other support functions to ensure business continuity and growth

• Monitor operational performance metrics and make adjustments to processes and strategies as necessary

• Coordinate import processes and align with Supply, Regulatory Affairs (RA) and Quality guidelines

• Align operations with Supply Chain, MCO Business Planning and Operations and other related functions to ensure uninterrupted execution / operation

• Oversee inventory management to optimize stock levels and reduce write off

• Lead and manage ad-hoc projects as required, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget

• Ensure high compliance with Sanofi SOPs and local legislation and transversal coordination with other Sanofi GBUs

About You:

Main requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration / finance or related field

• Thorough understanding of pharmaceutical regulations and compliance with local and international standards

• Proficient in project management and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

• Strong understanding of supply chain and inventory management systems

• Fluent in English and the primary language(s) of the country or countries of operation, with strong communication skills

Work Experience:

• 5-7 years prior experience in project management, supply management, finance or consultancy

• Experience in operations management, particularly in pharmaceutical industry

• Proven track record of managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams in a dynamic setting

• Extensive experience in handling contract applications, managing distributor models, tenders, and overseeing direct sales

Professional skills that make the difference:

• Strong analytical skills to forecast operational needs and solve complex problem efficiently

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of maintaining strong relationships with business partners and company stakeholders

• Capacity to adapt to changing industry trends and proactive management to anticipate and mitigate operational risks

Why choose us?

Pursue Progress. 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.

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 and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!