Head of Project Support Global Engineering    

Job title: Head of Project Support Global Engineering 

• Location: Gentilly, Carteret or large site
• Hiring Manager: Head of Global Engineering, Sanofi M&S
• 40% Remote working and 40% of travel expected. 
• Job type: Permanent

About the job

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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.

Our teams across the world strive to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into the possible for patients. We’re transforming strategy, culture, and process through one Sanofi Manufacturing & Supply Ambition that will connect our science to the communities we serve. This department is part of the Global Engineering, and he is supporting CapEx portfolio and project execution.  

About the job

The Head of Project Support will spearhead a fundamental transformation of Sanofi's capital project management approach, revolutionizing how we execute projects from front-end through CQV by leveraging cutting-edge digital tools and methodologies to achieve unprecedented acceleration and efficiency gains.

The Head of Project Support will lead multi disciple teams to lead project controls and execute tiers1 project preliminary studies in order to accelerate standardization, speed of execution and overall cost efficiencies. 

Main responsibilities:

• Drive consistency, simplification and digitization of Project Execution Standards (T1, T2 & T3), Methodologies, Practices and Procedures across all M&S Sites to improve project performance in term of speed and cost at completion. 
• Digital Transformation Champion: Lead the implementation of advanced digital tools, AI/ML analytics, and automated workflows across the entire project lifecycle. Drive adoption of digital twins, predictive analytics, and real-time project intelligence platforms to achieve 30-50% acceleration in project delivery timelines.
• Operational Model Redesign: Architect and implement new operating models that fundamentally change how cross-functional teams collaborate, make decisions, and execute capital projects. Establish new governance frameworks that enable faster decision-making and eliminate traditional bottlenecks.
• Lead benchmark and Execution peer reviews of all Tier 1 Capital projects and select Tier 2 projects and consolidate all project Benchmark data for continuous improvement. 
• Drive next-generation project intelligence through advanced SHINE capabilities, implementing real-time dashboards, predictive analytics, and automated reporting to enable proactive portfolio management and risk mitigation
• Carryout oversight, analysis and monthly monitoring of the entire M&S CapEx Portfolio (€1.5+Bn annual spend). 
• Primary point of contact for Sanofi Internal Controls on all CapEx and project management matters and carryout regular Project audits on Tier 1 projects and provide corrective actions as required. 
• Owner of project management , project controls and construction safety standards and coordinate the community of practice (roughly 250 FTE) 
• Lead front ends studies for Tiers 1 projects which will define project execution up to 1+B€ in project scale. 
• Establish Centers of Excellence for digital project management tools and methodologies, creating scalable frameworks for rapid deployment across global sites
• Champion the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies including IoT sensors, digital twins, and predictive maintenance systems during project design & execution phases.
• Key account manager and represent Sanofi in front of External Engineering and Project Controls partners. 

About you 

Education:  

• Master of Science Engineering or equivalent degree 

Experience:  

• 10+ years expertise in senior Engineering, medium / large project management and managing Position (Site, Country, or regional responsibility) 
• Strong Project Management background required
• Pharmaceutical & Bio-Tech facility start-up and /or manufacturing position experience
• Corporate function: A plus with at least five years expertise at global or cross-functional level with a high-level management position 
• Engineering, design of bio/pharma process unit operations and facilities operations 
• Proven track record in digital transformation initiatives within complex industrial environments
• Experience with advanced project management platforms (e.g., Oracle Primavera Cloud, Microsoft Project Online, or similar enterprise solutions)
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in project management and predictive analytics
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies and their application in pharmaceutical manufacturing 

Core competencies / 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. Can connect the dots for their team and keep them engaged with the vision.  
• Transformation Leader: Acts as change management and culture role model to foster employee’s engagement and build a psychologically safe and collaborative workplace.   
• 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.   
• Performance Champion: Embraces digital innovation, AI, GenAI to democratize data and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.   
• Digital Innovation Leader: Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies that drive operational excellence
• Change Catalyst: Proven success in leading large-scale organizational transformations with measurable business impact
• Business Ally: Understands business landscape Industry & business/client groups knowledge to translate the challenges & bring added value. Stays current with global external trends and integrates insights into strategies achieving sustainable competitive advantage.  
• 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.   
• Act for change and innovation, initiating new and improved ways of working thanks to open mind & curiosity to learn. 
• Ability to influence and build relationships across the organization and collaborate effectively with peers, stakeholders, partners across the organization to positively impact business results. 

Technical skills:  

• Engineering & Technical Management
• Ability to manage complex projects achieving significant business results. 
• Projects Portfolio Management
• Large project execution

Languages:  

• Fluent English spoken and written mandatory
• French and/or German language ideal