Head of Procurement External Manufacturing Specialty Care and Pasteur

Role Summary

Head of Procurement External Manufacturing Specialty Care and Pasteur, Morristown, NJ or Cambridge, MA. A strategic leadership role responsible for driving Sanofi's global External Manufacturing & Services (EM&S) procurement strategy for Large Molecules, focusing on delivering enterprise-wide value through innovative sourcing strategies and strategic Contract Manufacturing Organizations/Contract Development Manufacturing Organizations partnerships. Responsible for an evolving spend of > $1B.

Responsibilities

• Drive global EM&S Growth Strategy implementation for Large Molecules in collaboration with Business and Procurement teams
• Act as strategic partner for R&D centers in developing and executing Clinical CMO strategy worldwide
• Lead Make vs. Buy decisions aligned with EM&S global strategy
• Optimize global CMO/CDMO partnerships to maximize value creation and competitive advantage
• Develop and execute global category strategies based on comprehensive market intelligence
• Lead complex, high-value global sourcing initiatives and negotiations
• Work closely with Business on managing global supplier relationship programs
• Drive procurement excellence across Total Cost of Ownership, Risk Management, Innovation, CSR, and Sustainability
• Establish and manage competitive CMO & CDMO panel aligned with EM&S strategy
• Build and lead a global high-performing team with strong business acumen
• Champion transformation initiatives across the procurement organization
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement within EM&S framework
• Deliver world-class savings objectives aligned with EM&S targets
• Partner with Finance to develop robust tracking mechanisms for external spend
• Contribute to global budget planning and long-range strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• Required: 15+ years of experience in senior management roles
• Required: Proven track record in global pharmaceutical/biotech procurement
• Required: Demonstrated success in global positions
• Required: Strong background in External Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management
• Required: Global strategic thinking and enterprise-wide business acumen
• Required: Ability to influence and align multiple stakeholders across a global matrix organization
• Required: Proven change management capabilities in complex global environments
• Required: Excellence in leading global, diverse teams
• Required: Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Required: Outstanding communication and presentation abilities
• Required: Deep understanding of global pharmaceutical manufacturing and CMO landscape
• Required: Expertise in global procurement best practices and processes
• Required: Understanding of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing
• Required: Knowledge of global GMP and regulatory requirements
• Required: Proficiency in digital tools and analytics
• Required: Global mindset with ability to drive enterprise-wide initiatives
• Required: Results-oriented with strong execution focus
• Required: Innovative thinking and ability to challenge status quo
• Required: High ethical standards and commitment to compliance
• Required: Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in matrix organizations
• Preferred: Master's degree in Business Administration
• Preferred: Additional procurement certification

Education

• Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related field required
• Master's degree in Business Administration preferred
• Additional procurement certification preferred