Job Title: Operational Excellence Performance Lead
About the JobThe Operational Excellence Performance Lead is a key member of the EM&S Operational Excellence team, responsible for fostering the SMS (Sanofi Manufacturing System) mindset within External Manufacturing and Supply operations. This role works transversally with Global Business Units (GBUs) to standardize, simplify, and optimize external manufacturing operations with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), leveraging lean and SMS 2.0 principles and tools. The position ensures sustainability of the performance roadmap through a comprehensive upskilling program.
Main ResponsibilitiesPerformance Roadmap Deployment:
- Coordinate, prepare, animate performance workshops focused on cycle time reduction, yield improvement, complex problem solving, and launch readiness. Lead and coordinate execution of related action plan
Performance Partnership:
- Act as performance partner for one or more EM&S business units by attending leadership team meetings and performance rituals, supporting early detection of performance gaps and improvement opportunities, and driving prioritization and execution of initiatives
Performance Management System:
- Deploy and maintain the EM&S performance management system according to SMS 2.0 standards, including +QDCI, Team Board, and GPS3 board
Operational Excellence Upskilling Program:
- Contribute to SMS upskilling program including training, certification, and coaching activities
- Cultural Change Leadership: Champion cultural change in continuous improvement, change management, and problem-solving methodologies
About You Basic Qualifications- Bachelors' degree required.
- 7+ years of relevant professional experience.
- Deep knowledge of performance management systems, continuous improvement methodologies, and problem-solving techniques. Proven track record of realizations.
- Expertise in sterile manufacturing and aseptic filling operations
- Expertise in biotech Drug Substance (DS) manufacturing
- Performance-oriented mindset with ability to understand and identify key performance drivers
- Cross-functional agility with demonstrated ability to operate effectively in matrix environments
- Strong communication skills with ability to establish and deliver impactful communications to senior leadership
- Coaching and training capabilities with experience developing others through structured support and feedback
- Change management and stakeholder engagement capabilities
- Fluent in English (written and verbal)
- Experience working with external partners and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) is a plus
- SMS certification Intermediate or above (or equivalent Lean/Six Sigma)
- Experience in training, coaching, and people development is a plus
The salary range for this position is:
$133,500.00 - $192,833.33
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.
