Head of Portfolio Management M&S Campus (all genders)

Sanofi; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the biopharmaceutical sector seeks an 'ICF Head of Portfolio Management' in Frankfurt. This strategic role includes managing critical projects and leading cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of insulin portfolio strategies. Candidates should possess deep industry knowledge and proven leadership skills, along with a scientific degree and extensive experience in project management.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 15 years in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Proven leadership in cross-functional teams
• Extensive experience in bioprocess development and project leadership

Aufgaben

• Serve as the contact for strategy teams and own key strategic processes
• Lead the strategic plan for the M&S Campus
• Manage key strategic projects and oversee lifecycle management

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Scientific degree in biotechnology, chemical/pharmaceutical engineering, or natural sciences

MBA or business experience

Tools

Kinaxis

LIMS

Qualipso

Jobbeschreibung

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About the job

The mission:

The ICF Head of Portfolio Management is the strategy implementation leader for the M&S Campus (Insulins) Frankfurt. This spans across the various Insulin units, from API to devices through Fill & Finish activities.

The Insulin portfolio includes priority products (Toujeo/Lantus, Soliqua, Apidra) reaching around 3 Billion Euros sales, with a steady trajectory but a changing product/market and price/volume mix. The incumbent is a member of the M&S Campus Leadership Team, with full visibility over the various units and functional activities and challenges. The position plays a key role in gatekeeping, prioritizing resources and projects, and leading the design of the site master plan considering priorities and long-term mission.

Main responsibilities:

• Serve as the single point of contact for IFL / M&S GenMed strategy teams and own key strategic processes at the site (e.g., StratPlan, Site Master Plan, Sourcing, LTIP / capacity management, Project Portfolio management and prioritization, Risk Management), in close collaboration with global functions.
• Lead the strategic plan for the M&S Campus (Insulins), including governance, tools, and outcomes.
• Manage key strategic projects such as site master plan and roadmap, footprint studies, scenario planning, and decision-making processes involving stakeholders.
• Oversee key lifecycle management (LCM) and transfer projects, coordinating with MSAT resources and prioritizing with IFL and ICF heads.
• Own the MSEP roadmap, aligning with IFL and M&S Campus Head.
• Lead risk management activities, acting as the M&S Campus risk officer, managing relevant inputs and stakeholders, and owning Qualypso data on risk.
• Own the Site project portfolio, consolidating inputs across functions (MSAT, Engineering, HSE, Quality, OpEx, Digital), and monitor/report on progress, actions, costs, and risks.
• Ensure data quality in Shine, conduct end-user training, and promote project management best practices.
• Support integration of the Site Project portfolio with GBU/ M&S portfolio processes, including governance and gate reviews.
• Manage project prioritization processes, challenging peers at M&S Campus LT as needed.
• Co-lead the Capex process with engineering, owning business opportunity gates and scenario freeze gates.
• Own the LTIP process, providing capacity and occupancy views biannually by technology/line.
• Run capacity and line allocation scenarios for various business cases.
• Coordinate sourcing cases involving ICF assets, reviewing with global sourcing and IFL.
• Oversee all tech transfers and demand transitions, liaising with involved IFLs.
• Participate in commercial franchise discussions, including launches, lifecycle management, and deals, on an ad hoc basis.
• Support overall insulin capacity management leveraging all plants via global sourcing.
• Contribute to talent development and skills adaptation, fostering strategic thinking, business acumen, and leadership.
• Promote sharing and application of best practices and digital solutions, ensuring transparency and access.

About you

Experience/Education:

• Deep knowledge in at least two of the following: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Process Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Project Management, with a minimum of 15 years in the industry.
• Scientific degree in biotechnology, chemical/pharmaceutical engineering, or natural sciences; an MBA or business experience is preferred.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional teams or site management.
• Extensive experience (at least 10 years) in biopharmaceutical industry, including bioprocess development, manufacturing, or project leadership.
• Experience with pre- and post-launch activities, tech transfer, cGMP, regulatory inspections, and quality systems is preferred.
• Experience in portfolio and project management, with ability to prioritize A products versus tail.
• Operational or late-stage development experience (QC, QA, MSAT, Engineering) is advantageous.
• Familiarity with digital tools supporting decision-making (Kinaxis, LIMS, eOEE, Qualipso, Sapiens, TM1).

Soft skills:

• Enterprise Leader: Ability to have an end-to-end vision, prioritize for the benefit of Sanofi and patients, and engage the team with the vision.
• Transformation Leader: Acts as a change agent, fostering engagement and a collaborative culture.
• Decision Maker: Makes timely, data-driven decisions in a complex environment.
• Performance Champion: Embraces digital innovation, AI, and continuous improvement to enhance performance.
• Business Ally: Understands industry and business landscape, translating challenges into value-added strategies.
• People Developer: Unleashes potential, develops future leaders, and ensures the right talent placement.

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