Sanofi
Healthcare
JapanProjectHead(Vaccines)
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“Japan Project Head (Vaccines) at Sanofi. Skills: Vaccine Development, Project Management, Cross-functional Leadership. Develop overall Japan development strategy. Develop integrated development strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Successful licensure; Successful launch; Meet project objectives; Deliver data for decisions; Deliver information for decisions; Make best project decisions; Achieve stage gate milestones
Industry & Context.
Risk management; Mitigation plans; Issue resolution; Problem solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10 years of experience, Over 5 years in development, Over 3 years in leadership, Understanding of managing budgets, Understanding of managing resources, Understanding of managing timelines, Understanding of managing decisions, Knowledge of Japan environment, Knowledge of Japan regulations, Demonstrated ability to create connections, Demonstrated ability to maintain connections, Leadership skills, Good communication skills
Nice to Have
Ph. D. (in a science field), MD or Pharm D., B. S. degree, M. S. degree, MBA degree, Previous project management experience, Experience in Sanofi ComOps, Experience in Sanofi R&D, Experience in Sanofi RA, Experience in Sanofi Medical, Technical understanding of Vaccine R&D, Technical understanding of Pharmaceutical R&D, Technical understanding of regulatory activities, Technical understanding of commercial activities, Technical understanding of clinical development activities, Transversal communication demonstrated, Networking demonstrated, Effective international communication, Effective international collaboration, Knowledge of project management, Knowledge of planning, Knowledge of budget structure
What You'll Do.
Develop overall Japan development strategy
Develop integrated development strategy
Develop integrated development plan
Execute development strategy
Develop Japan project strategy
Develop Japan project timelines
Integrate Japan activities
Drive execution of Japan activities
Assess local project risks
Develop risk management plans
Develop mitigation plans
Gain consensus for implementation
Gain support for implementation
Ensure Global team understands Japan needs
Ensure Global team integrates Japan needs
Ensure Global team understands Japan specificities
Ensure Global team integrates Japan specificities
Ensure effective communication with third parties
Ensure alliance management with third parties
Maintain mechanisms to capture knowledge
Maintain mechanisms to share knowledge
Leverage learning within project team
Implement improvements within project team
Shape the environment
Drive execution of New Vaccine Project
Structure New Vaccine Project organization
Decide on team composition
Ensure project execution
Deliver data for project decisions
Deliver information for project decisions
Drive projects to stage gate milestones
Set objectives for New Vaccine project
Define project budget
Follow project budget
Participate to arbitrate project budget
Participate to arbitrate head count
Identify project issues
Identify project resolution plans
Alert governance committee
Propose recommendations to GPT
Develop working relationships with influencers
Ensure alignment with stakeholders
Ensure coordination with stakeholders
Act as project ambassador
Serve as project point of contact
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional Global Project Team; Japan project team; Global functions; Local Japan functions; Third parties; Partner companies; Academic groups; Joint ventures; Functional team members; Associated sub-teams; Partner(s); Functions and platforms; Governance committee(s); Senior management committees; Significant influencers; External partners
Communication Scope
Effective communication; Transversal communication; International communication; Global communication; Local communication
Process & Methodology
Project management, Planning, Budget structure, Timelines, Budget, Head count
Full Job Description
The Japan Project Head (JPH) would be responsible for overall Japan development strategy for vaccine project in alignment with Global project strategy as well as Sanofi R&D strategy and business objectives. The JPH is accountable for developing the integrated development strategy/development plan for their respective vaccine project in Japan and for its effective execution with the cross-functional Global Project Team (GPT) as well as Japan project team (R&D, Manufacturing & Supply, Franchise/commercial, and regulatory strategies along with all required enabling functions and processes) to successful licensure/launch. The project strategy is developed with input from resources external to Sanofi (e.g. KOLs, Market experts) as required per function and as appropriate according to project stage. ・In the respect of the Global new vaccine project and Franchise strategy, as he/she \- reports to Japan Portfolio Project Head in Japan Vaccine R&D \- is a Member of the Global Project Team to ensure understanding & alignment of the global vaccine development strategy and priorities. \- works in collaboration with all the Global Project Team members & global functions to develop the Japan project strategy and timelines. \- ensures integration of the Japan activities across all local Japan functions required to meet the Japan project objectives ・Sets up and leads the Japan Team to drive the execution of the Japan activities for licensure ・Leads the Japan team in assessing local project risks, developing risk management /mitigation plans, gaining consensus and support for implementing ・Financial acumen and visibility to project budget ・Ensures that Global team understands and integrates the Japan needs and specificities. ・Ensure effective communication and alliance management with third parties including partner companies, academic groups and joint ventures for vaccine R&D activities (if applicable) ・Maintain mechanisms to capture and share knowledge, leverage learning and imple
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