SMS Global Transformation Leader

Sanofi; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sanofi recherche un SMS Global Transformation Leader basé à Lyon pour mener des initiatives de performance sur ses sites de fabrication. Ce rôle exige une expertise en gestion du changement et en opérations industrielles, avec un fort accent sur la transformation digitale. Le candidat idéal doit démontrer d'excellentes compétences en leadership et en communication, et être capable de coacher efficacement des équipes à travers des déploiements complexes. Rejoignez une équipe dynamique dédiée à apporter des solutions de santé innovantes et durables.

Prestations

Opportunités de croissance professionnelle

Équipe future axée sur le soutien

Qualifications

• Expérience significative en opérations industrielles.
• Connaissance des méthodologies Lean et des processus d'affaires industriels.
• Compétences en analyse financière et en comptabilité de gestion.

Responsabilités

• Diriger des initiatives de transformation SMS 2.0 et booster.
• Coacher les équipes locales pour assurer la durabilité et la capture de valeur.
• Surveiller les progrès et gérer les obstacles.

Connaissances

Leadership

Gestion du changement

Communication

Autonomie

Management des équipes

Formation

Master en Ingénierie ou en études pharmaceutiques

Description du poste

Le contenu du poste est libellé en anglais car il nécessite de nombreuses interactions avec nos filiales à l’international, l'anglais étant la langue de travail.

This job offer is accessible to all, regardless of gender.

Job title

: SMS Global Transformation Leader

• Location: Gentilly or Lyon Carteret (France)

About the job

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. Your talent and ambition can help us do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families. As SMS Global Transformation Leader, your role is to lead specific performance initiatives at site by selecting the most appropriate deployment modality (e.g., booster, SMS 2.0, digital) and designing/executing accordingly. You act as a catalyst of change, supporting sites in "making improvement happen," and ultimately delivering measurable and lasting performance impact. Your main responsibility is to lead SMS2.0 and booster transformations across our industrial network sites of all three Manufacturing and Supply GBUs. You will orchestrate deployments and drive associated performance transformations to maximize impact.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a booster transformation leader and SMS2.0 transformation leader for specific sites and ecosystems.
• Ensure booster-related change stories are aligned with site’s CBNs and well-communicated across all levels.
• Lead the diagnostic, design, and implementation of boosters, anticipating risks and opportunities, and coaching local teams to ensure sustainability, value capture, and scalability.
• Monitor progress versus plan, remove roadblocks, and challenge the local transformation team to achieve full potential.
• Guide site teams in deploying ecosystems/pillars within SMS 2.0, providing input, refining efforts based on feedback, and transferring capabilities through training.
• Address specific business needs, implement solutions, and ensure post-implementation codification.
• Support sites in deploying digital solutions to address business needs, promoting adoption and continuous improvement.
• Ensure continuous improvement of standards, playbooks, and digital applications, providing detailed action plans and expert input.
• Coach and mentor teams to reinforce change management capabilities.

About you

Experience:

• Significant experience in Industrial Operations and Change Management methodologies, with good exposure to digital/Factory 4.0 solutions and Manufacturing Systems.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Soft skills:

• Strong leadership, decision-making, influencing skills, and ability to inspire trust.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• People management skills: develop, coach, and provide structured feedback.
• High autonomy, agility, risk management, and proactive issue anticipation.

Technical skills:

• Knowledge of Lean methodology and industrial business processes.
• Basic financial analysis and management accounting skills.

Education:

• Master’s degree (Engineering/Pharmaceutical studies) or equivalent.

Languages:

• Fluent in English and French.

Why choose us?

• Join a supportive, future-focused team bringing science to life.
• Opportunities for growth, whether through promotion or lateral moves, locally or internationally.

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