Transfer Project Management (Simplification)- all genders - Fixed-term contract until 30.11.2027

At a glance

Our teams produce and deliver over 4 billion units of medicines and vaccines every year, ensuring every breakthrough gets to the people who need it most.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, AI-powered smart factories, and cutting-edge automation are redefining what’s possible: ensuring treatments reach patients faster, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. This is where your skills, ambition, and passion can shape the future of healthcare.

About Sanofi:

We are a research-based biopharmaceutical company that uses AI and is committed to improving people's lives and growing responsibly. Our deep understanding of the immune system—and our innovative pipeline—enable us to develop medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people worldwide. Together, we explore the wonders of science to improve people's lives.

About the position

FBC Fill & Finish Packaging is responsible for the final product packaging. This is currently done on 15 production lines.

The Project Manager ensures that packaging internal product transfer projects are implemented on time and within budget, and that the content of projects is coordinated with all expert groups. The manager is also responsible to lead the packaging simplification project E2E. The project includes the consolidation of various production lines and removal of several lines to free up space in the production area. It`s one of the key projects to support our CBN "affordable medicines".

Main responsibilities:

• Lead of internal product transfers between production lines or technology projects considering all GMP aspects and always ensuring compliance with requested quality
• Lead the packaging line consolidation program (simplification) E2E
• Collaborate with all functional representatives (production, regulatory, QA, engineering etc.) to set up a project plan which ensures achievement of all milestones requested by corresponding customers
• Full management of capturing, tracking and communication of project timelines costs, resources and risks in order to provide full visibility of all project related topics
• Regular reporting of project progression
• Careful management of risks linked to defined projects, as well as development of innovative problem-solving strategies
• Collaborate effectively with peers, stakeholders and partners across the organization to positively impact business results
• Embrace change and innovation and initiate new and improved ways of working
• Take responsibility for developing one’s self and others in anticipation of future business needs

About you

Education and professional Experience

• Degree in natural sciences ( M.Sc., Dipl. Ing,) like mechanical enginering, electrical engineering, pharmacy or similar
• Several years in Pharmaceutical / Biotech industry in relevant position (production, engineering, QA etc.)
• Proven record leading complex projects
• Experience in managing budget, resources
• Experience in representing the position / function at senior management meetings
• High level of understanding IA project challenges, critical path activities and bottlenecks that prevent progression

Soft skills

• Very high level of communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence
• Capability to engage people, lead change management and therefore motivate employees
• Leadership skills in a project and matrix environment.
• Proven ability to anticipate, identify, define and solve problems of high complexity and crisis’
• Proven ability to lead, providing vision and fostering collaboration across units and functions within the company

Technical skills

• Excellent knowledge in the use and application of excel, (SAP, Shine etc.)
• Knowledge in packaging equipment is a must
• Proven ability to make internal and external presentations representing the company

Languages

• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills in English and German

Why should you choose us?

• Discover the wonders of science with an innovative team dedicated to improving people's health.
• Find diverse opportunities in an international work environment to develop your professional and personal talents and continuously advance your career through internal transfers and role expansions. Individualized and structured onboarding is a given and begins before your first day.
• An attractive, market-oriented compensation and benefits package, including a company pension plan, rewards your experience and contribution.
• We take care of you and your family with a wide range of health and social benefits, such as high-quality healthcare, numerous prevention programs, free vaccinations, and long-term illness coverage. Our 14 weeks of paid family leave after the birth of a child for both parents is outstanding, as is our wide range of support for childcare and caring for relatives.
• To optimize your work-life balance, you benefit from flexible working time models and long-term accounts. Take advantage of our hybrid work policy, use our fitness center, or choose to participate in the bike leasing program. One day per year is available for voluntary social projects as part of our "We Volunteer” program.
• Start your career in an attractive location in the center of Germany and experience our modern working environments. You will receive a monthly mobility budget that you can use as you wish to help you get to work.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com !

Extraordinary .

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Watch 'One day at Sanofi' and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com