Global Shipping Lead, Vaccines R&D & Digital Ops

Sanofi; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi seeks a Shipping Services Lead for Vaccines R&D in Waltham, MA. You will own end-to-end shipping across North America, coordinating permits, shipments, and regulatory compliance while partnering with Quality, Regulatory, and external logistics providers.

The role drives digital tool development, real-time monitoring, and AI-assisted problem solving to optimize shipping operations. Strong leadership and global collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sciences, supply chain, logistics, business or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years in supply chain, logistics, pharma operations or manufacturing.
• Experience with import/export and global trade compliance (US focus).
• Knowledge of transport regulations (IATA, ADR) and related costs.
• Experience with 3PL/4PL providers and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end shipping for Vaccines R&D NA at select sites.
• Lead digital tools development for shipping visibility and temperature monitoring.
• Develop KPIs and ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Support lab supply and reagent management as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Time management

Change management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in sciences, supply chain, logistics, or business

MS degree a plus

Tools

MS Office

iLearn (LMS)

EDMS

Job description

Sanofi seeks a Shipping Services Lead for Vaccines R&D in Waltham, MA. You will own end-to-end shipping across North America, coordinating permits, shipments, and regulatory compliance while partnering with Quality, Regulatory, and external logistics providers.

The role drives digital tool development, real-time monitoring, and AI-assisted problem solving to optimize shipping operations. Strong leadership and global collaboration are essential.