Project Manager – Supply Outsourcing Coordinator

About the job

Main responsibilities: Project Manager - Supply Outsourcing Coordinator (SOC) is accountable to develop and maintain sustainable operational process and relationship with the Contract manufacturing organization (CMO) in outsourced medical supply chain activities. SOC scope includes External Sponsor Research (ESR) study requiring commercial product supply, Managed Access Program (MAP) product supply for structured program and single patient request (when outsourced), Individual Post Trial Access to Investigational Product (PTA2IP) product supply management (when outsourced), Humanitarian program and associated distribution activities. This includes but is not limited to the following: Set up and lead outsourced supply management, from supply forecast to supply delivery to sponsor location/investigational sites, including packaging and labelling if applicable, with Medical Operations, Industrial Affairs/Distribution functional teams, Clinical Supply Chain Operations and CMC (depending on related medical activities). Get oversight of outsourced supply management for medical operations (e.g. Tracking of the vendors KPI, Periodical review of invoices). Ensure outsourced supply activities are appropriately built in Sanofi and CMO tools as to maintain full tracking/chain of custody allowing proper and efficient supply/resupply of product to Health Care Professionals. Manage Contract manufacturing organization. Identify and manage deviations and risks associated with management of products Quarterly business review of the vendor in collaboration with procurement and quality. People: (1) Report primarily to Supply Operations Lead, Sanofi Business Operations. (2) Key contact for Contract manufacturing organization and coordinate with all internal stakeholders; (3) Represent on supply/manufacturing discussions and communicate as appropriate with all internal groups regarding adequate supply and issue resolution; (4) Serve as primary contact for ad hoc requests from various Business Unit functions and Local/Regional teams for supply forecast data and shipment information. Performance: (1) Ensure deliverables meet the required timelines, quality targets and adhere to the compliance requirements; (2) contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, in collaboration with the Operations & Efficiency Lead for Global Access Programs, and Medical Operations; (3) Manage risk and implement back-up plans when needed; (4) Investigate the root cause when issues arise and recommend the remediation plan. Process: (1) Perform supply planning & order management activities including cross-checking orders against forecast and management of order backlog; (2) Support the team with CMO (Request For Proposal) and Technical Conditions completion; (3) Owner of program/study demand forecast in Kinaxis; includes data entry, alignment with open orders and financial plan and communication with local/regional teams to understand demand drivers, identify gaps and ensure resolution, etc.; (4) Identify, communicate, and escalate root causes of any variations to the program/study forecast; (5) Represent Medical Functions at decision-making committee for supply matters. About you: • Experience: 7+ years of experience in supply chain activities such as demand & supply planning, third party operations, including at least 5 years in the biopharmaceutical industry. • Soft skills: Strong administrative and organizational skills. • Technical skills: Basic MS Office skills, Smartsheet. • Education: Bachelor/Higher Degree. • Languages: Excellent knowledge of English language (spoken and written).

Requirements

• Supply Chain Management
• Project Management
• Supply Forecasting
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Financial Planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Higher Degree

Preferred Technologies

• Supply Chain Management
• Project Management
• Supply Forecasting
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Financial Planning

About the company

Sanofi is a global healthcare company focused on patient needs and driven by science. They provide innovative therapy options to patients while upholding high standards in all supply chain activities.