Sanofi

Site Risk Officer

Sanofi$148K — $214K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years in pharmaceutical industry; 3+ years in Risk Management
  • Experience in leading and monitoring site-level risks
  • Degree in Science, Life Sciences, or Engineering (preferred)
  • Master's Degree in related fields (preferred)
  • Certification in Risk or Project Management (desirable)

Responsibilities

  • Lead comprehensive risk management process at the site level
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities
  • Manage site risk portfolio and implement mitigation strategies
  • Develop and evaluate effectiveness of risk mitigation measures
  • Align site risk remediation with product strategy
  • Ensure risk data quality and maintain visibility for leadership
  • Act as site point of contact for risk-related initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth and international mobility
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including high-quality healthcare
  • At least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave
  • Engagement in innovative technology for medicine and vaccine delivery
  • Access to digital, data, and AI-driven innovation
  • Contribution to life-changing treatments and global supply resilience
Full Job Description
Job Title: Site Risk Officer
  • Location: Framingham, MA


About the Job

The Site Risk Officer is a critical role within the Site Portfolio Management Team, responsible for leading the standardized and comprehensive risk management process at the site level. This position plays a pivotal role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential threats and vulnerabilities that may impact site operations and organization.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Risk Management
  • Lead the standardized and comprehensive risk management process at the site level.
  • Identify and assess potential threats, vulnerabilities, and their impacts on operations and organization.
  • Provide a relevant site risk picture under a standard process, regardless of risk nature (industrial, quality, HSE, material, etc.).
  • Foster robust decision-making, prioritization, and resource allocation.
  • Manage the site risk portfolio to ensure development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.


Risk Mitigation & Monitoring
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to reduce the probability and severity of risks.
  • Follow up on remediation plans through de-risking curves.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation measures.


Governance & Collaboration
  • Lead site risk governances and foster interactions with product line management.
  • Align site risk remediation priorities with product strategy and product shortage prevention plans.
  • Establish strong links with project portfolio teams and product strategy teams for relevant decision-making.
  • Contribute to site Strategic Plan and budget.


Data Quality & Reporting
  • Ensure risk data quality and accuracy in QualiPSO.
  • Maintain relevant risk pictures accessible to senior leadership levels (site leadership, IRM & QRM leaders, product strategy teams).


Leadership & Best Practices
  • Provide leadership expertise to support the site risk community in running the risk process.
  • Foster sharing and application of best practices.
  • Act as the site point of contact for different risk & resilience related topics or global initiatives.
  • Liaise with relevant site functions (e.g., EBI champion, information protection, BCP).


Global Representation
  • Actively represent the site risk function in global risk governances.
  • Support and represent the site in global Risk Management and resilience processes, initiatives, and governance forums.


Basic Qualifications

Experience
  • Bachelors Degree with minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in which at least 3+ years of experience should be in Risk Management or Risk evaluation.
  • Experience in Leading, structuring and moniroting risks within at a site level.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Degree in Science, Life Sciences or Engineering.
  • Masters Degree in Science, Life Sciences or Engineering.
  • Working experience in QA, Manufacturing Operations or Supply Chain operation in a pharmaceutical or biologics environment.
  • Certification in Risk Management or Project Management is desirable.


Skills
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies and tools.
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and regulations.
  • Familiarity with quality management systems and compliance standards.
  • Competence in data analysis and reporting tools.


Languages
  • English


Why choose us?
  • Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
  • Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
  • Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
  • Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.
  • Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
  • Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation - at speed and scale
  • Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.


The salary range for this position is:
$148.500,00 - $214.500,00

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.

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
Net Income
$12.3 billion
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$37.3 billion
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