Head Of Mrna Coe Strategy Innovation And Performance H/F Sanofi

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Job Title : Head of mRNA CoE Strategy, Innovation and Performance

Location : LMS, Paris - Marcy L'Etoile

About the Job

At Sanofi, we believe in a world in which no one suffers or dies from vaccine-preventable diseases. And while the pandemic has shaken up our industry, creating new opportunities and risks, we believe the acceleration of innovation with mRNA technology means vaccines for more people faster than before.

That's why we're looking for bold, optimistic world-changers to join the team at our mRNA Center of Excellence. We're investing €400m a year into the new Center, hiring a team of 400 dedicated employees for IT and using IT as the foundation to implement integrated end-to-end mRNA vaccine capabilities and research with R&D, digital and CMC teams.

Join our MRNA center of excellence team as Head of mRNA CoE Strategy, Innovation and Performance. In this critical role, you will BE part of the mRNA CoE leadership team, driving strategic planning and aligning business units' needs with mRNA technology. You will liaise with the Vaccines Innovation Franchise to integrate Sanofi Vaccines strategy into CoE plans. You will coordinate the CoE scientific strategy, identify new innovation areas, and develop the innovation roadmap. Additionally, you will manage partnerships and collaborations with Sanofi Vaccines CSO and CoE functional heads. You will implement capabilities for governmental contracts and funding, such as the IPCEI Med4Cure project. You will steer strategic initiatives to maintain the CoE's competitive edge and act as Deputy Head, advising on complex topics and advocating for innovative initiatives. Deputy Head of the mRNA CoE, you will advise on complex issues, influence stakeholders, and promote innovative initiatives.

Key accountabilities
- CoE strategy and competitive intelligence : develop a strategic business plan to position the mRNA platform within the company and integrate new areas of innovation in collaboration with functional heads, drive strategic decisions using competitive intelligence, develop threat assessments, and communicate growth opportunities to key stakeholders.
- CoE strategic planning, optimization, and performance : enhance performance and efficiency through scenario planning based on strategic orientations, resource allocation, and robust KPI tracking, while aligning priorities and collaborating with key stakeholders.
- Strategic Project Management : evolve mRNA CoE organization, implement project referentials, set leadership priorities, lead transversal topics, and drive a cultural shift towards agility and flexibility
- Innovation, Partnerships and funding : ensure governmental funding plan execution (EU Med4Cure), manage the innovation roadmap, lead scientific external communication and collaborations, develop partnerships, and secure external funding to maintain its competitive advantage.

About you :

Education and experience :
- Master Degree or PhD in Life sciences or Engineering schooland / or Business School
- +15y experience in life sciences, healthcare industry or equivalent
- Strategic consultant/strategic planning experience in a Private or Governmental set up is a plus
- Proven track record to effectively partner with leaders in scientific/technical/business organizations and navigate through complex projects at scale in a highly matrixial environment (R&D, M&S, ComOps, Strategy...)

Qualifications
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving, analytical, strategic, and project management skills, with experience in agile methodologies and the ability to lead significant organizational change.
- Exhibits excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building abilities, with a flexible approach to navigating ambiguity and a high level of enthusiasm for the mRNA CoE's mission.

Language requirements
- Fluent in English / French is a plus

Why choose us
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
- Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether IT's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
- Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
- Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.
- Play an instrumental part in creating best practice within our manufacturing facility

PursueProgress. Discover Extraordinary.

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. You can BE one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let's pursue progress. And let's discover extraordinary together.

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