Sanofi
HeadofInternalStakeholderandProjectManagement
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“Head of Internal Stakeholder and Project Management at Sanofi. Skills: Internal Stakeholder Management, Project Management Center of Excellence Leadership, Strategic Partnership & Business Planning, Business Development and Growth, Team Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration. Lead and mentor a team of Account Managers across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring excellence in client service and delivery while managing cost optimization initiatives across all disease areas. Build and maintai”
Industry & Context.
Resolve escalated issues swiftly
40% travel required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum of 10 years' experience in scientific communications, medical affairs, or within a medical communications agency supporting pharmaceutical clients, Advanced scientific or medical degree (e. g. , PhD, PharmD, MD, MSc) required, Demonstrated expertise in medical communications strategy and execution, Proven ability to build and lead centers of excellence or shared service functions, Experience managing large teams (40 + people preferred) with global scope and complexity, Proven track record of delivering cost savings through operational excellence and process optimization, Experience in enterprise-wide transformation and change management across multiple regions and business units, Global leadership experience across multiple regions with demonstrated ability to manage cultural and regulatory complexity, organizational, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills, Proven ability to manage complex client relationships and lead cross-functional teams, Experience with project management methodologies and tools
Nice to Have
40 + people preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead and mentor a team of Account Managers across multiple therapeutic areas
ensuring excellence in client service and delivery while managing cost optimization initiatives across all disease areas
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and timely delivery of agreed objectives across therapeutic areas and Global Business Units (GBUs)
Collaborate with internal teams (scientific
creative design studio
and market access) to ensure projects are delivered with scientific accuracy
and within budget while driving cross-portfolio resource allocation and prioritization
Uphold the highest standards of quality and scientific integrity across all client-facing deliverables
Resolve escalated issues swiftly and maintain transparent
proactive communication across all levels
Participate in therapeutic area performance reviews to ensure stakeholder priorities are addressed and shared accountability for agreed deliverables is maintained
Lead the Head of Project Management to develop and implement a center of excellence for project management across the organization
driving enterprise-wide standardization and economies of scale
Establish standardized project management methodologies
and governance frameworks to be applied consistently across portfolios and regions
reducing duplication and operational waste
Create a centralized project management support function that provides expertise
and resources to stakeholders across the organization while optimizing costs through shared services model
Develop scalable project management frameworks that can adapt to different project sizes
and therapeutic areas while maintaining efficiency gains
Implement project governance structures that ensure consistency in delivery
and risk management across all geographies and disease areas
Support all stakeholders with professional project management capabilities to enhance execution and delivery outcomes while building cost-effective
Drive the development and implementation of project management tools
and training programs to elevate capabilities across the organization and reduce operational costs through standardization
Develop and implement business plans that align brand goals with capabilities
while continuously prioritizing activities to maximize impact and ensure timely delivery across all therapeutic areas and geographies
Provide subject-matter expertise in medical communications
including publication planning and medical affairs
Stay informed on industry trends
emerging best practices
and innovations in medical communications and project management to guide strategic direction
Drive innovation in service delivery models to enhance value
and cost optimization impact
Collaborate across divisions to generate leads and expand service offerings while managing cost optimization through efficient resource utilization
Lead responses to client needs and develop tailored strategic presentations to support the various brand needs across all disease areas
Monitor evolving client needs and market dynamics to inform service innovation and strategic positioning
Implement standardized processes and tools to enhance account management efficiency and scalability while driving cost savings through process optimization
and performance feedback to both Account Managers and Project Management teams (50-60 people)
supporting their growth and effectiveness across global operations
Foster a collaborative
client-centric culture that promotes accountability
and shared success across all geographies and therapeutic areas
and integration of new staff across both functional areas for global operations
Promote cross-functional engagement within the medical hub
working closely with content delivery teams across global hubs to ensure cohesive execution
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with internal teams (scientific, creative design studio, and market access) to ensure projects are delivered with scientific accuracy, on time, and within budget; Proven ability to manage complex client relationships and lead cross-functional teams; Promote cross-functional engagement within the medical hub, working closely with content delivery teams across global hubs to ensure cohesive execution
Communication Scope
transparent, proactive communication across all levels
Process & Methodology
project management methodologies, project management frameworks, project governance structures, project management tools, project management templates, project management training programs
Full Job Description
# **Head of Internal Stakeholder and Project Management** **Location:** Barcelona **% of travel expected:** 40% travel required ## **Our Team** Our ambition: deliver best-in-class enterprise services enabling Sanofi to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Sanofi has been building the foundations of enterprise services over the past few years. With the creation of the global business unit Business Operations two years ago, we have elevated our commitment to innovation and excellence. An expert leadership team, passionate about leading high performance. We are building for the long term. We bring people together – many of them in our four hub locations around the world - which simplify processes, break down barriers and modernize the way we work in Sanofi. ## **Our critical success factors** We have identified three key drivers: 1\. **Community** \- Building a vibrant team that will attract and engage talent, with four global hubs. 2\. **Excellence** \- Simplifying, standardizing and continuously improving processes to capture synergies, scale effects and productivity improvements. 3\. **Digitalization** \- Enabling transparency, data-driven decision-making support, agility and rapid innovation across Sanofi's entire value chain. ## **Scope & Organizational Impact** This role oversees a complex organization of **50-60 people** across account management and project management functions, representing one of the largest teams within SBO. The position operates across **ALL disease areas** within Medical and Market Access functions, with no limitations to specific therapeutic areas, ensuring comprehensive coverage of Sanofi's entire portfolio. The role covers **ALL geographies globally** , spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and emerging markets, requiring sophisticated coordination across multiple time zones and regulatory environments. This position will be building and orchestrating scalable partnerships that unlock enterpris
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