US MDM & Innovation Lead

Job Title: R2848925 US MDM & Innovation Lead

About the Job

The Global US VRD SAP & Innovation Lead is a strategic development role within the mRNA Center of Excellence (CoE). Reporting to the Business Excellence Manager, the incumbent uses advanced knowledge of SAP and Supply Chain to assess improvement opportunities and develop new ways to deliver increased value to our internal and external customers.

The Lead serves as the primary business owner for SAP S/4HANA (iShift) for the US perimeter, moving beyond operational maintenance to propose continuous improvements that drive efficiency gains across the "R&D to GMP" lifecycle. This role acts as a critical bridge, fostering relationships with global digital experts, local operations, and external partners (EBIO, IDT, 3PL) to achieve complex tactical objectives.

Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress.

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:

1. SAP Expertise & Digital Transformation (US Lead)

• S/4HANA SPOC & Continuous Improvement: Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Supply Chain modules (Planning, Procurement, EWM). Identify process bottlenecks, evaluate and diagnose complex process inefficiencies to implement policies and system enhancements that deliver measurable efficiency gains.

• Assess progress against financial targets and global digital roadmaps to ensure US operations alignment.

• Internal & External Flow Management: Configure and secure end-to-end flows involving internal manufacturing sites and strategic external partners (EBIO, IDT).

• UAT & Deployment Coordination: Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phases for new feature rollouts or global upgrades, ensuring US regulatory and operational requirements are met.

• Supply Chain Innovation (RFID): Spearhead the deployment of RFID technology in the US. This includes providing technical support to PD&I teams, managing vendor integration, and deploying the solution within external 3PL warehouses.

2. Master Data Governance (MDM) & Business Excellence

• Policy Stewardship: Lead the US Master Data Management (MDM) governance. Implement and monitor policies to ensure total compliance with cGMP and ALCOA+ data integrity principles.

• Material Creation & Parameterization: Hands-on responsibility for creating and configuring Material Masters, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and Resources in SAP S/4HANA. Ensure all technical parameters (lead times, safety stocks, procurement types) are optimized.

• Lifecycle Management: Manage the product/material lifecycle in coordination with Process Development & Industrialization (PD&I) and Quality teams. Ensure that material status transitions (from R&D to GMP) are executed with full regulatory compliance.

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with the Raw Materials (RM) Team and Quality Assurance to validate data accuracy, ensuring that all Master Data reflects current quality specifications and supplier agreements.

• System Optimization: Assess the impact of data structures on supply chain agility. Propose and execute changes in MDM logic to accelerate the transition from R&D to commercial-ready manufacturing.

3. Non-Specific Raw Material Planning (US PD&I)

• Demand Consolidation: Aggregate standard (non-specific) raw material requirements across multiple US programs. Resource Allocation: Optimize resource allocation for Standard Raw Materials, balancing PD&I requirements with budgetary constraints to maximize customer value. Performance Monitoring: Assess progress made against financial targets and project milestones. Propose alternatives when complex issues arise to ensure no interruption in the mRNA supply chain.

4. Business Excellence & Innovation

• Expert Partnership: Foster relationships with global experts and senior stakeholders to align US strategic interests with the global Sanofi Digital roadmap. Functional Influence: Provide technical and behavioral guidance to cross-functional teams, promoting efficient solutions that impact the results of the broader functional area. Process Harmonization: Work with the Business Excellence Manager to standardize SAP workflows, aligning local US practices with the Global Core Model. Training & Operational Support: Provide hands-on support for procurement orders, GMP receiving, and labeling. Train Key Users on SAP best practices and new digital tools.

About you

Education:

• Degree: Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Engineering or related fields.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience: Strong experience, minimum 5+ years in Pharma/Biotech Supply Chain, with a strong track record in SAP Master Data and digital project management.

• Advanced knowledge of SAP S/4HANA.

• Proven ability to analyze complex situations and provide reliable results on performance KPIs.

• SAP Master Data Expert: Proven experience in the end-to-end creation of GMIDs and Material Masters within an SAP S/4HANA or ECC environment.

• Lifecycle Knowledge: Deep understanding of the "R&D to GMP" transition and how material status affects procurement and manufacturing logic.

• GMP/Regulatory Rigor: Familiarity with cGMP requirements regarding data integrity (ALCOA+ principles).

• Experience in a highly regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environment is mandatory.

• Supply Chain Planning: Ability to interpret MRP (Material Requirements Planning) data to set optimal system parameters.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Strong influencing skills in a matrix environment.

• Ability to react quickly to recommend alternatives for complex issues.

• Meticulousness: High "right-first-time" rate in data entry and parameterization; an error in a GMID or BOM can halt production.

• Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying data silos or process gaps.

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.

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.

• Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.

• Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.