Site Risk Officer
Sanofi
August 07, 2026
On-site
Framingham, MA
$148,500 - $214,500 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Main Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Risk Management
- Lead the standardized and comprehensive risk management process at the site level.
- Identify and assess potential threats, vulnerabilities, and their impacts on operations and organization.
- Provide a site risk picture under a standard process, regardless of risk nature (industrial, quality, HSE, material, etc.).
- Foster decision-making, prioritization, and resource allocation.
- Manage the site risk portfolio to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Risk Mitigation & Monitoring
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to reduce the probability and severity of risks.
- Follow up on remediation plans through de-risking curves.
- Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of mitigation measures.
Governance & Collaboration
- Lead site risk governances; collaborate with product line management.
- Align site risk remediation priorities with product strategy and product shortage prevention plans.
- Establish links with project portfolio and product strategy teams for relevant decision-making.
- Contribute to site Strategic Plan and budget.
Data Quality & Reporting
- Ensure risk data quality and accuracy in QualiPSO.
- Maintain risk pictures accessible to senior leadership (site leadership, IRM & QRM leaders, product strategy teams).
Leadership & Best Practices / Global Representation
- Provide leadership to the site risk community; foster sharing of best practices.
- Act as site point of contact for risk and resilience topics/global initiatives.
- Liaise with relevant site functions (e.g., EBI champion, information protection, BCP).
- Represent the site risk function in global risk governances and resilience processes.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and minimum 10 years pharmaceutical industry experience, including 3+ years in Risk Management or Risk evaluation.
- Experience leading, structuring, and monitoring site-level risks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree or Master’s in Science, Life Sciences, or Engineering.
- Experience in QA, Manufacturing Operations, or Supply Chain in a pharmaceutical/biologics environment.
- Certification in Risk Management or Project Management (desirable).
Skills
- Strong leadership/influencing; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving; cross-functional collaboration.
- Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies/tools.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and regulations.
- Familiarity with quality management systems and compliance standards.
- Data analysis and reporting tools.
Languages
- English.
Strategic Leadership & Risk Management
- Lead the standardized and comprehensive risk management process at the site level.
- Identify and assess potential threats, vulnerabilities, and their impacts on operations and organization.
- Provide a site risk picture under a standard process, regardless of risk nature (industrial, quality, HSE, material, etc.).
- Foster decision-making, prioritization, and resource allocation.
- Manage the site risk portfolio to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Risk Mitigation & Monitoring
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to reduce the probability and severity of risks.
- Follow up on remediation plans through de-risking curves.
- Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of mitigation measures.
Governance & Collaboration
- Lead site risk governances; collaborate with product line management.
- Align site risk remediation priorities with product strategy and product shortage prevention plans.
- Establish links with project portfolio and product strategy teams for relevant decision-making.
- Contribute to site Strategic Plan and budget.
Data Quality & Reporting
- Ensure risk data quality and accuracy in QualiPSO.
- Maintain risk pictures accessible to senior leadership (site leadership, IRM & QRM leaders, product strategy teams).
Leadership & Best Practices / Global Representation
- Provide leadership to the site risk community; foster sharing of best practices.
- Act as site point of contact for risk and resilience topics/global initiatives.
- Liaise with relevant site functions (e.g., EBI champion, information protection, BCP).
- Represent the site risk function in global risk governances and resilience processes.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and minimum 10 years pharmaceutical industry experience, including 3+ years in Risk Management or Risk evaluation.
- Experience leading, structuring, and monitoring site-level risks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree or Master’s in Science, Life Sciences, or Engineering.
- Experience in QA, Manufacturing Operations, or Supply Chain in a pharmaceutical/biologics environment.
- Certification in Risk Management or Project Management (desirable).
Skills
- Strong leadership/influencing; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving; cross-functional collaboration.
- Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies/tools.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and regulations.
- Familiarity with quality management systems and compliance standards.
- Data analysis and reporting tools.
Languages
- English.