Head of Portfolio Management

Sanofi; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking a Head of Site Portfolio Management to lead strategic projects and team development at their biological facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leadership, project management in the pharmaceutical industry, and experience with digital tools. This role is critical for ensuring operational excellence and requires full-time on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Outstanding leadership skills with proven track record in building and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry with expertise in at least two areas.
• Strong communication and senior stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide planning and project prioritization.
• Oversee all site projects and their budgets.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Team development

Education

University degree in Biotechnology or Chemical/Pharmaceutical Engineering

MBA

Tools

Kinaxis

SmartQC/LIMS

eOEE

Qualipso

TM1

Job description

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. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.

Responsibilities

As Head of Site Portfolio Management, you’ll lead strategic planning and project execution at our Singapore biologics facility. You’ll be a key member of the Site Leadership Team, ensuring smooth operations and successful implementation of new products.

Main responsibilities include but not limited to:

Strategic Leadership

• Lead site-wide planning and project prioritization
• Manage new product introductions from planning to execution
• Guide a team of project management experts
• Serve as the main contact for Global Business strategy teams

Project Portfolio Management

• Oversee all site projects and their budgets
• Monitor, control and report cost, schedule and resource management
• Coordinate facility capacity planning
• Lead risk management activities
• Develop integrated strategy roadmaps for site initiatives

Team Development

• Build and mentor high-performing teams
• Foster innovation and best practices
• Drive digital solution adoption for better efficiency

About You

• University degree(s) in Biotechnology, Chemical/Pharmaceutical Engineering; MBA is a plus
• Outstanding leadership skills with proven track record in building and leading cross‑functional teams or leading industrial sites, units or development center management
• Proven track records and pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience in at least two areas: Manufacturing operations, Project management, Process development, Quality systems, and/or Engineering
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Project and portfolio management
• Strong communication and senior stakeholder management
• Experience with digital tools and systems such as Kinaxis, SmartQC/LIMS, eOEE, Qualipso, TM1

Work Environment

This role is based at our Modulus facility in Tuas, Singapore, requiring full‑time presence on‑site. The nature of manufacturing operations and the importance of face‑to‑face collaboration with various stakeholders necessitates working from our facility to ensure optimal team performance and operational excellence.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.