Sanofi

Site Risk Officer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in business continuity, project management, or risk management desired.
  • Strong leadership capabilities in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
  • In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical and biotech operations required.

Responsibilities

  • Own and maintain the site-level risk register in line with global risk management standards.
  • Lead periodic risk assessments across all site functions to identify and evaluate risks.
  • Develop and present risk reports, highlighting critical trends and mitigation progress.
  • Facilitate risk workshops to ensure comprehensive identification and shared accountability.
  • Design and implement the Business Continuity Program as per global standards and regulations.
  • Conduct Business Impact Analyses for critical site functions to determine recovery objectives.
  • Serve as the lead for the Cyber Resilience Program, coordinating local implementation.

Benefits

  • Access to employee benefit programs.
  • Opportunities for continuous training and development.
  • Participation in company-led risk management workshops.
  • Exposure to cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.
Full Job Description
Job Title:Site Risk Officer
  • Location: Site Risk Officer


About the Job

The Site Risk Officer (SRO) 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. In addition, the SRO serves as the primary point of accountability for the business continuity program and cyber resilience program, ensuring alignment with Sanofi's global standards, regulatory requirements, and patient safety objectives.

The SRO partners cross-functionally with Manufacturing & Supply (M&S), Quality, Digital, Supply Chain, Finance, and global risk management teams to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor risks that could impact site operations, product quality, regulatory compliance, and business continuity. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities, deep knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech operations, and the ability to drive complex, multi-stakeholder programs from inception through execution.

Main Responsibilities

Manage the Site Risk Profile:
  • Own and maintain the site-level risk register, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, prioritized, and tracked in alignment with Sanofi's global risk management framework and governance standards.
  • Lead periodic risk assessments across all site functions (Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Digital, HSE, etc.) to identify emerging risks and evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls.
  • Provide a relevant site risk picture under a standard process, regardless of risk nature (industrial, quality, HSE, material, etc.).
  • Develop and present risk reports, dashboards, and heat maps to the Site Leadership Team (SLT) and global stakeholders on a defined cadence (monthly, quarterly, annually), highlighting critical risks, trends, and mitigation progress.
  • Facilitate risk workshops and cross-functional risk reviews to ensure comprehensive risk identification and shared accountability across departments.
  • Lead site risk governances and foster interactions with product line management.
  • Ensure risk mitigation action plans are assigned to appropriate owners, tracked to completion, and escalated when necessary.
  • Maintain alignment with global risk governance bodies, contributing to global risk reporting and benchmarking across Sanofi manufacturing sites.
  • Support internal and external audits and health authority inspections related to risk management practices, ensuring inspection readiness at all times.


Lead the Site Business Continuity Program:
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve the site Business Continuity Program in accordance with Sanofi global standards, ISO 22301, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA) across all critical site functions to identify maximum tolerable downtime, recovery time objectives (RTOs), and recovery point objectives (RPOs) for key processes and systems.
  • Develop, maintain, and test Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and Crisis Management Plans for critical site operations, ensuring plans are actionable, current, and accessible.
  • Lead and coordinate tabletop exercises, simulations, and full-scale drills at a minimum annual frequency; document lessons learned and drive continuous improvement of plans.
  • Establish and maintain a site Crisis Management Team (CMT), defining roles, responsibilities, escalation protocols, and communication trees.
  • Coordinate with global business continuity teams to ensure site plans align with global continuity strategies and reporting requirements.
  • Track and report on BCP program maturity metrics, exercise outcomes, and plan update status to site leadership and global stakeholders.
  • Ensure all critical vital records are identified, protected, and recoverable in alignment with site and global vital records management requirements.


Lead the Site Cyber Resilience Program:
  • Serve as the site lead for the Sanofi global Cyber Resilience program, coordinating local implementation of global cyber resilience requirements, standards, and initiatives.


About You

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • With 10+ years relevant experience in manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in business continuity/project /Risk management desired.


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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