Sanofi

MSAT Project Manager

Sanofi • $113K — $163K *
Swiftwater, PA 18370In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering, etc.)
  • 8+ years of project management experience in related fields
  • Ability to lead complex, high-visibility projects independently
  • Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Planisware, SAP)
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques
  • Skilled in developing comprehensive business cases with financial analysis
  • Experience mentoring junior project managers

Responsibilities

  • Own the complete project lifecycle for complex initiatives
  • Contribute to product program strategy and project evaluations
  • Build strategic partnerships with business leaders across multiple divisions
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure project alignment
  • Create and manage technical project plans independently
  • Execute rigorous project management standards and governance
  • Identify and mitigate project risks proactively
  • Ensure accurate budget management and financial oversight

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Employee assistance programs and mental health support
Full Job Description
Job Title: MSAT Project Manager
  • Location: Swiftwater, PA


Main Responsibilities

  • End-to-End Project Delivery - Own the complete project lifecycle - from initiation through closure - for complex, high-impact initiatives including New Product Launches, Second Generation products, and major Technology Transfers. Ensure on-time delivery with optimal resource utilization and full adherence to strategic objectives. Operate with full autonomy in decision-making, escalating only the most critical strategic issues while proactively resolving challenges before they impact delivery. Drive accountability across all project workstreams and serve as the single point of ownership for project outcomes.
  • Product Program Management - Contribute actively to product program strategy and new project evaluation within assigned clusters; maintain clear understanding of how projects align with commercial priorities and business objectives.
  • Strategic Partnerships - Build and sustain deep strategic partnerships with product networks - including Project Leaders, Cluster Heads, and PTLs - to ensure project execution is tightly aligned with commercial and organizational priorities. Leverage expert knowledge of business strategy across multiple products and GBUs to anticipate shifts in strategic direction and proactively adapt project plans. Serve as a trusted senior advisor to business partners, integrating regulatory, quality, and commercial considerations into project design from the outset.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration - Lead seamless collaboration across MSAT Platforms, sites/GBUs, R&D, Finance, and SPPM, managing a large and complex stakeholder landscape that includes senior leadership. Influence senior decision-makers across the organization, navigate competing interests with diplomacy and confidence, and build strong cross-functional partnerships that enable project success. Represent projects in high-visibility forums and deliver executive-level presentations with clarity and impact. Negotiate effectively to achieve project objectives in complex, multi-party environments.
  • Technical Project Planning & Execution - Create project plans and schedules independently for standard projects; accurately identify critical path and dependencies; monitor project performance using key metrics including schedule variance and milestone achievement; adapt plans based on changing circumstances while maintaining project objectives
  • PM Standards & Best Practices - Execute rigorous project management standards including PKMs, Lessons Learned documentation, and established processes; follow MSAT Global Project Management governance including project charter initiation, gate reviews, and governance meetings; facilitate project meetings and drive agenda effectively
  • Risk & Issue Management - Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate complex project risks through sophisticated risk analysis and the development of robust contingency strategies. Address systemic challenges affecting multiple products or projects, solving ambiguous problems with innovative approaches. Handle crisis situations calmly and effectively, serving as a stabilizing force under pressure. Transform risk events and project challenges into opportunities for process improvement and organizational learning. Develop risk-adjusted timelines and scenario plans that provide leadership with clear visibility into potential outcomes.
  • Budget & Financial Management - Ensure complex projects are delivered at optimal cost through rigorous financial oversight and full budget accountability. Develop and manage comprehensive project budgets, including multi-phase cost modeling and resource allocation optimization. Implement advanced performance measurement techniques including Earned Value Management (EVM) to provide accurate, real-time financial visibility. Independently facilitate the development of comprehensive business cases, coordinating sophisticated financial analysis including NPV, IRR, and risk-adjusted returns. Present business cases to senior stakeholders with confidence, defending assumptions and linking project outcomes to strategic objectives.
  • Performance Tracking & Stakeholder Communication - Drive rigorous project accountability through advanced performance tracking, proactive identification of delivery gaps, and systematic root cause analysis. Implement advanced performance measurement frameworks - including EVM and risk-adjusted timelines - to provide leadership with accurate, forward-looking project health assessments. Lead structured deep-dive analyses on complex or recurring issues, developing and implementing corrective action plans that prevent recurrence. Synthesize performance insights across multiple projects to identify systemic trends and recommend strategic interventions to senior leadership.
  • Continuous Improvement & Mentorship - Champion and execute rigorous PM standards and best practices - including PKMs, Lessons Learned documentation, gate reviews, and governance frameworks - ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across all projects. Customize PM methodologies to the specific needs of complex initiatives. Formally mentor junior project managers, providing structured guidance, coaching, and development support. Lead small PM initiatives or working groups aimed at elevating organizational PM capability. Turn project challenges into lasting process improvements that benefit the broader team.


About you

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Sciences, Life Sciences, Business Management, Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Pharmacy, Mathematics or other related technical fields.
  • 8+ years of experience in project management, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Operations, Technical Project Management, Business Administration, Continuous Improvement or related fields.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex, multi-phase projects with significant organizational visibility and strategic impact
  • Proven track record managing projects spanning both drug substance and drug product across multiple business units
  • Advanced proficiency with project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Planisware, SAP)
  • Experience applying advanced performance measurement techniques including Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and present comprehensive business cases including NPV, IRR, and risk-adjusted financial analysis
  • Experience formally mentoring or coaching junior project management professionals
  • Pharmaceutical/biotech experience with deep understanding of regulatory, quality, and commercial considerations


Preferred Qualifications:
  • PMP Certification strongly preferred; advanced PM certifications (PgMP, PMI-RMP) are a plus
  • Behaves according to company values and competencies
  • Strategic Leadership & Autonomy - Operates with minimal supervision on complex initiatives; makes sound strategic decisions and owns outcomes; formally develops junior talent; leads by example across the organization
  • Advanced Communication & Influence - Influences senior stakeholders and decision-makers with confidence; delivers compelling executive-level presentations; negotiates effectively in complex, multi-party environments; represents projects in high-visibility forums
  • Sophisticated Problem-Solving - Addresses systemic challenges affecting multiple products and projects; conducts sophisticated risk analysis; develops innovative solutions; handles crisis situations with composure and effectiveness
  • Business & Strategic Acumen - Integrates regulatory, quality, and commercial considerations into project design; understands competitive landscape and market dynamics; translates strategic priorities into executable project plans
  • Collaboration & Cross-Functional Partnership - Builds and sustains strong partnerships across a complex organizational landscape; navigates competing interests diplomatically; drives alignment among diverse senior stakeholders
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite and enterprise project management software
  • Expert understanding of quality and regulatory compliance requirements (GMP, validation) and their project implications
  • Deep knowledge of both drug substance and drug product processes
  • Proficiency in advanced project management methodologies and their customization to complex project contexts
  • Familiarity with financial modeling tools and techniques (NPV, IRR, EVM)
  • Languages: Fluency in English required; additional languages (French, German) are an asset


About Sanofi

Sanofi is a global pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs and vaccines. The company operates in over 170 countries and has a diverse portfolio of products that includes treatments for diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and rare diseases. Sanofi is committed to improving global health and has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. The company has received numerous awards for its research and development efforts and is recognized as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry.
Learn more about Sanofi
Market Cap
$121.6 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$12.3 billion
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$37.3 billion
NASDAQ
SNYNF
* Ladders Estimates

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