MSAT Project Manager
Sanofi
June 27, 2026
Remote friendly (Swiftwater, PA)
United States
$113,250 - $163,583.33 USD yearly
Operations
MSAT Project Manager
Main Responsibilities
- End-to-End Project Delivery: Own the complete project lifecycle (initiation through closure) for complex initiatives including new product launches, second-generation products, and major technology transfers; ensure on-time delivery, optimal resource utilization, and adherence to strategic objectives.
- Product Program Management: Support product program strategy and new project evaluation within assigned clusters.
- Strategic Partnerships: Build partnerships with product networks and serve as a trusted senior advisor integrating regulatory, quality, and commercial considerations.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead collaboration across MSAT Platforms, sites/GBUs, R&D, Finance, and SPPM; influence senior leadership and represent projects in high-visibility forums.
- Technical Planning & Execution: Create independent project plans/schedules; identify critical path/dependencies; monitor performance (e.g., schedule variance, milestone achievement).
- PM Standards & Best Practices: Execute governance (charter initiation, gate reviews) and maintain PKMs and Lessons Learned.
- Risk & Issue Management: Conduct sophisticated risk analysis; develop contingency strategies; create risk-adjusted timelines and scenario plans.
- Budget & Financial Management: Own budgets, cost modeling, and business case development (NPV/IRR, risk-adjusted returns); use EVM for real-time financial visibility.
- Performance Tracking & Communication: Use advanced metrics/root cause analysis; implement corrective actions; synthesize insights for leadership.
- Continuous Improvement & Mentorship: Customize PM methodologies; formally mentor junior PMs.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical/scientific or related field.
- 8+ years in project management and/or manufacturing/supply chain/continuous improvement/technical project management.
- Experience leading complex multi-phase drug substance and drug product projects across business units.
- Proficiency with tools/software (MS Project, Planisware, SAP) and EVM.
- Ability to develop/present business cases (NPV, IRR, risk-adjusted analysis) and mentor junior PMs.
- Pharmaceutical/biotech experience with regulatory and quality considerations.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP (strongly preferred); PgMP or PMI-RMP a plus.
- Advanced PM communication/influence, strategic leadership, sophisticated problem-solving.
- GMP/validation expertise; deep drug substance/drug product knowledge.
- Proficiency with MS Office and enterprise PM software; financial modeling familiarity.
- Fluency in English; French/German an asset.
Main Responsibilities
- End-to-End Project Delivery: Own the complete project lifecycle (initiation through closure) for complex initiatives including new product launches, second-generation products, and major technology transfers; ensure on-time delivery, optimal resource utilization, and adherence to strategic objectives.
- Product Program Management: Support product program strategy and new project evaluation within assigned clusters.
- Strategic Partnerships: Build partnerships with product networks and serve as a trusted senior advisor integrating regulatory, quality, and commercial considerations.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead collaboration across MSAT Platforms, sites/GBUs, R&D, Finance, and SPPM; influence senior leadership and represent projects in high-visibility forums.
- Technical Planning & Execution: Create independent project plans/schedules; identify critical path/dependencies; monitor performance (e.g., schedule variance, milestone achievement).
- PM Standards & Best Practices: Execute governance (charter initiation, gate reviews) and maintain PKMs and Lessons Learned.
- Risk & Issue Management: Conduct sophisticated risk analysis; develop contingency strategies; create risk-adjusted timelines and scenario plans.
- Budget & Financial Management: Own budgets, cost modeling, and business case development (NPV/IRR, risk-adjusted returns); use EVM for real-time financial visibility.
- Performance Tracking & Communication: Use advanced metrics/root cause analysis; implement corrective actions; synthesize insights for leadership.
- Continuous Improvement & Mentorship: Customize PM methodologies; formally mentor junior PMs.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical/scientific or related field.
- 8+ years in project management and/or manufacturing/supply chain/continuous improvement/technical project management.
- Experience leading complex multi-phase drug substance and drug product projects across business units.
- Proficiency with tools/software (MS Project, Planisware, SAP) and EVM.
- Ability to develop/present business cases (NPV, IRR, risk-adjusted analysis) and mentor junior PMs.
- Pharmaceutical/biotech experience with regulatory and quality considerations.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP (strongly preferred); PgMP or PMI-RMP a plus.
- Advanced PM communication/influence, strategic leadership, sophisticated problem-solving.
- GMP/validation expertise; deep drug substance/drug product knowledge.
- Proficiency with MS Office and enterprise PM software; financial modeling familiarity.
- Fluency in English; French/German an asset.