Senior Manager - GTMC North America

Job title: Senior Manager - GTMC North America

• Location: Hyderabad, India  

About Sanofi

Sanofi is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering, and support the few who suffer from rare diseases. Our mission is to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We are united by our shared commitment to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Project Management Lead to oversee and drive strategic PMO operations for our GTMC North America team across three critical business units: Vaccines, General Medicines (GenMeds), and Specialty Care. Based in our Hyderabad hub, this senior leadership role will manage a team of Project Managers and serve as the strategic bridge between North American commercial operations and our India-based delivery hub.

As the Senior Project Management Lead, you will be responsible for establishing PMO excellence, driving portfolio-level governance, and ensuring seamless execution of high-impact commercial initiatives across all three business units. This position requires a strategic thinker who can balance operational excellence with leadership development, while maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders across North America.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management

• Portfolio Oversight: Provide strategic direction and oversight for the entire North America project portfolio across Vaccines, GenMeds, and Specialty Care business units

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team, fostering their professional growth and ensuring consistent delivery excellence

• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with North American commercial leadership to define project priorities, resource allocation strategies, and portfolio roadmaps aligned with business objectives

• Cross-BU Synergy: Identify opportunities for synergies, shared learnings, and best practice adoption across the three business units

• Capacity Planning: Oversee resource planning and capacity management across all three BUs, optimizing utilization and ensuring balanced workload distribution

Governance & PMO Excellence

• PMO Framework Development: Establish and continuously improve PMO standards, methodologies, processes, and governance frameworks tailored to pharmaceutical commercial operations

• Quality Assurance: Ensure consistent project delivery quality, adherence to timelines, and budget compliance across all business units

• Performance Metrics: Define, track, and report on portfolio-level KPIs, project health metrics, and team performance indicators

• Risk & Issue Escalation: Manage portfolio-level risks and issues, providing timely escalation and resolution support to senior leadership

• Audit & Compliance: Ensure all projects comply with Sanofi standards, pharmaceutical regulations, and corporate governance requirements

Operational Excellence & Innovation

• Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance PMO efficiency, project delivery speed, and stakeholder satisfaction

• Tool & Technology Strategy: Evaluate, implement, and optimize project management tools and platforms to support team productivity

• Vendor Management: Oversee strategic vendor relationships and third-party partnerships across the portfolio

• Knowledge Management: Establish knowledge-sharing mechanisms, lessons learned repositories, and communities of practice

• Agile Transformation: Champion agile methodologies and drive adoption of modern project delivery frameworks across the organization

Financial Management

• Budget Oversight: Manage consolidated budgets across all three business units, ensuring optimal allocation and financial discipline

• Investment Prioritization: Support business case development and ROI analysis for new initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field; MBA or Master's degree strongly preferred.

• 12+ years of progressive project/program management experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role managing project management teams

• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences commercial operations

• PMP, PgMP, or PRINCE2 Practitioner certification required

• Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex portfolios with budgets exceeding $5M+

Leadership & Management Skills

• Demonstrated success in building, leading, and developing high-performing project management teams

• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities with a track record of developing talent

• Experience managing teams across multiple time zones and geographies

• Ability to influence and drive results without direct authority

Technical & Functional Expertise

• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical commercial operations, including marketing, sales operations, and go-to-market strategies

• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)

• Advanced proficiency in portfolio management tools (MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Clarity, or similar enterprise platforms)

• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management, forecasting, and financial reporting

• Experience with digital transformation and technology implementation programs

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence C-level executives

• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes and navigate organizational dynamics

• Experience presenting to senior leadership and steering committees

• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively across diverse, global teams

What We Offer

At Sanofi, we provide a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

• Professional development opportunities and career advancement paths

• Access to cutting-edge training programs and certifications

• Collaborative, inclusive work environment that values diversity

• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that impact patient lives

• Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance initiatives

• Employee resource groups and networking opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status. We believe

 that diverse perspectives drive innovation and help us better serve patients worldwide.

Ready to make a difference in global healthcare? Join our team and help us chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.