Sanofi

Healthcare

JapanProjectHead(Vaccines)

$20000–35000k ~AI est. Tokyo, Japan FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

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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