Site Head Operations - Pearl River, NY

Job title: Site Head Operations - Pearl River, NY

Location: Pearl River, NY

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. 

About the job

Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster. 

The Site Head of Operations at Pearl River is responsible for driving strategic development, innovation, and continuous quality improvement to manufacture vaccines that meet the highest safety, quality, regulatory, and cost standards while delivering on schedule. This leader collaborates with M&S Vaccines US leadership to develop and execute medium- and long-term strategic plans, anticipating evolving customer needs and ensuring sustainable peak performance in a dynamic environment. The role encompasses leading government agency and community stakeholder engagement, overseeing site support services, and fostering strong employee relations and communications across all organizational levels.

Dimensions/Scope:

• Responsible for timely supply of Flublok and Flublok Trivalent products to global market delivering about 14M million doses in 2026, and the Pearl River budgeted portion up to 2026 representing >US$300 million in sale value.

• Manage manufacturing annual site spending levels ensure to meet budget commitments. Support overall site spending aligning with other functions (~US$45 million).  

• Ensure manufacturing count targets are maintained (~105 RHC) and work cross functionally to support overall headcount (~105 RHC). 

• Support site strategic projects to ensure 100% milestones are achieved on time and budget.  

Main Responsibilities:

• Leads the Site Strategy, Planning and Development: Align Site Master Plan with M&S Vaccines US strategy; oversee budget, CAPEX, and headcount projections; ensure cGMP compliance and emergency preparedness.

• Manufacturing and Supply: Drive product supply to meet global demand at optimal cost; manage inventory strategy, CMO partnerships, and optimized resource utilization.

• Quality & Compliance: Ensure highest regulated standards; maintain Quality Objectives; serve as primary contact for governmental audits and compliance reviews.

• Health, Safety, Environment & Security: Ensure highest regulated standards; maintain Quality Objectives; serve as primary contact for governmental audits and compliance reviews.

• Government & Community Relations:  Manage relationships with regulators and stakeholders; build networks to anticipate industry developments and protect company performance.

• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Champion new technologies and process improvements to reduce costs and enhance quality; foster a culture of excellence and transparency.

About You

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Biological Sciences required ​

• Masters or MBA preferred

• 15-+ years direct operating experience in Pharma/Biotech, Industrialization, Project Management, and Quality in a global, matrix environment

• Demonstrated leadership and behavior competencies

• Demonstrated large scale complex Supply Chain Manufacturing Management experience and expertise

• Strong people management skills

• Demonstrated experience with complex budget, financial controls, capital project leadership and development

• Demonstrated experience interfacing with Governmental agencies and regulatory boards.

Certifications:

• Lean Six Sigma certification – green or black belt or other certifications (preferred)

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. 

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. 

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.