Head of Drug Product MSAT Synthetics Platform

Descriptif de poste mentionné en anglais compte tenu des dimensions globales 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   Sanofi Global MSAT (Manufacturing Sciences, Analytics, and Technology) serves as the critical bridge between R&D and Manufacturing, ensuring supply continuity and enabling the successful launch of high-quality, innovative medicines. Global MSAT drives technical excellence across lifecycle management, process robustness, and performance optimization across Sanofi’s manufacturing network.     Position Overview     The Head of Drug Product – MSAT Synthetics Platform is a senior leadership role reporting to the Head of the Synthetics Platform.     The role provides strategic, technical, and operational leadership for all Drug Product (DP) activities, including:     Formulation & Process Development   Engineering & Maintenance (DP-related systems and equipment)   Quality & Compliance (DP scope)     The incumbent will lead a multidisciplinary organization based in Ambarès, France, supporting a portfolio spanning late-stage development, launch readiness, and commercial products across the GenMed GBU.   This role is accountable for end-to-end Drug Product performance within MSAT scope, from development through commercial manufacturing, across Sanofi’s internal sites and external partners.     Main Responsibilities     Organizational Leadership & Team Development   Lead, develop, and inspire a multidisciplinary Drug Product organization, fostering a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative culture   Establish and inspire a cross - site skill area network Define the organizational model, capabilities, and ways of working required to deliver on current and future portfolio needs.   Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a diverse team with expertise in pharmaceutical formulation, process development, scale-up, and manufacturing support for synthetics drug products.   Build and sustain strong leadership within the team, ensuring succession planning and talent pipeline development   Contribute to the Synthetics Platform's effectiveness through active participation in Global MSAT, M&S GenMed, R&D CMC Development, Industrial Product Teams, and Drug Product Manufacturing Site governance forums   Drug Product Innovation & Lifecycle Management   Define and execute the global DP strategy for the synthetic product portfolio across launch, and commercialization    Ensure robust, compliant, and efficient formulation and process development for OSD, semi-solids, liquids, and emerging formats    Drive platformization, standardization, and harmonization of DP processes, formulations, and control strategies across the network    Lead lifecycle management (LCM), including post-approval changes, cost optimization, and process improvements    Ensure all DP activities meet global regulatory expectations (ICH, FDA, EMA, etc.)     Commercial Manufacturing Support     Provide end-to-end oversight of technology transfer, validation, and commercial manufacturing support for DP processes    Ensure robust control strategies for Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs) and process performance across the lifecycle    Lead complex troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and technical decision-making at product and network level    Drive continuous improvement in yield, reliability, compliance, and cost efficiency     Ensure strong integration with MSAT transversal teams, sites, and CMOs     Innovation & Digital Transformation     Drive innovation in formulation science, process technologies, and manufacturing approaches , including:   Continuous Manufacturing, Advanced Characterization , Process Analytical Technology (PAT)   Lead implementation of digital solutions for DP development and manufacturing:   Data-driven process monitoring, Digital twins / modeling (where applicable), d ata integrity and analytics frameworks   Build external partnerships (academia, industry) to strengthen scientific and technological leadership       Strategic Leadership & Vision     Define and articulate a clear vision and ambition for Drug Product within the Synthetics Platform    Influence enterprise-level decisions as a trusted technical and business leader     Contribute to the broader MSAT and M&S strategy , including operating model evolution    Drive cross-functional alignment across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Digital    Champion change management and transformation in a complex, global environment   Key Challenges   Managing a complex and multidisciplinary DP organization in a transforming operating model   Driving harmonization and standardization across legacy processes and sites   Delivering innovation within resource and regulatory constraints   Leading through significant organizational and cultural change   Navigating a highly matrixed stakeholder environment     About You     Basic Qualifications     Ph.D. or advanced degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field   ~12+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including senior leadership roles   Strong expertise in drug product development and manufacturing (formulation, process development, scale-up, validation)    Deep knowledge of CMC, GMP, and global regulatory frameworks (ICH, FDA, EMA)   Proven experience with regulatory submissions and health authority interactions   Demonstrated ability to lead in a complex, global matrix organization   Preferred Qualifications   Experience managing broad and complex small molecule drug product portfolios     Strong track record in commercial manufacturing support and lifecycle management     Experience in digital transformation and advanced manufacturing technologies     Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional CMC/LCM teams     Exposure to continuous manufacturing, PAT, and data science applications     Strong external network within the pharmaceutical and scientific community   Leadership Profile   Strategic & Visionary  - Translates scientific and business trends into actionable strategies Results-Oriented - Drives execution with accountability and measurable impact Influential Leader  - Aligns stakeholders across complex environments Collaborative - Enables cross-functional and cross-site success Decisive  - Makes sound decisions in uncertain environments Strategic  - Translates key business trends and scientific developments into clear, actionable plans Continuous Improvement Mindset  - Embeds operational excellence and innovation People Developer  - Builds strong teams and future leaders Pursue progress , discover extraordinary Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But 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. So, let’s be those people. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com ! The salary range for this position is :€114.800,00 - €153.067 Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. — Published by Sanofi. Apply on the employer's own posting.