Head of Site Programs

Role Summary

Head of Site Programs responsible for developing and leading site engagement strategy, site communications and external site visits, site workplace experience, and other business operational strategies to support the Swiftwater Site and the Site Head of Manufacturing & Supply US.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Security, HSE, Site Technical Services, Engineering teams and R&D, Site P&C lead and Internal Communications to assure that the site is being properly managed to support the activities of all the stakeholders.
• Coordinate visits of the site for External Visitors (government agencies including BARDA, US Dept of Agriculture, US Department of Labor, OFCCP, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, EPA, OSHA).
• Coordinate visits of the site for Sanofi Senior management including planning, topics, people involved, agenda, tours, etc.
• Member of the Swiftwater Site Management Committee (SSMC). Create and maintain the meeting master schedule, identify and prioritize topics, and drive the SSMC action item register to support site operations.
• Stakeholder participant with CBRE for workplace experience; participate in CBRE monthly governance and finance meetings.
• Provide support to the VP M&S for special project management for site operations and/or infrastructure developments/continuous improvement programs.
• Identify and prepare for critical thought leadership engagements; work with VP and coach the SLT members to improve the business and transversal relationship.
• Set up and maintain governance to align leadership teams on key priorities throughout the year: leadership team meetings, offsite meetings, strategic committees and decision bodies, participants, frequency, etc.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and modernization across the site; lead change management initiatives to foster innovation, agility, and employee engagement; develop programs that encourage cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing to drive site excellence.
• Support the site Business Continuity Plan and Crisis Committee including cyber security and disaster recovery plans.
• SWR site has geographical difficulties with attracting new talent; work with Universities and People & Culture to ensure acquisition of an early talent pool.
• Management/Ownership of the M&S rotational development program for early talent.
• Develop and implement strategic workforce planning strategies to anticipate future skill requirements, identify capability gaps, and create development pathways; partner with People & Culture to build talent pipelines.
• Acting as M&S representative on the US Inclusion Council.
• Identify and pursue government grant opportunities to support site initiatives and capital investments; build relationships with local, state, and federal government representatives to advocate for the site's interests and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Work with Head of M&S, Vaccines US and SLT teams to identify, evaluate, and implement innovative technologies and digital solutions that enhance site operations, productivity, and sustainability.
• Oversee and track progress of the site's key strategic initiatives; provide regular updates to site leadership and develop KPIs to measure success.

Qualifications

• Required: BS/BA in Engineering or another relevant technical field
• Required: 15+ years of experience in Business Management in Operations and allied disciplines such as Manufacturing, R&D or Commercial Operations
• Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Required: 10% Travel

• Preferred: Masters level degree in technical field (e.g., Biology and chemical/mechanical engineering) or MBA with solid business training
• Preferred: Certifications in Operational Excellence/Lean Six Sigma (green or black belt) or other certifications
• Preferred: Demonstrated experience delivering strategies in dynamic, rapidly changing environments

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing through multiple levels of the organization
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and leadership/teamwork abilities
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and health authority inspections
• Strong customer focus and ability to prioritize and adapt to business and manufacturing needs
• Diverse business and industrial manufacturing knowledge

Education

• BS/BA in Engineering or related technical field (Required); Masters or MBA (Preferred)

Additional Requirements

• Special Working Conditions: Ability to gown and gain entry to manufacturing areas