Head of MSAT Viral and Bacterial Platform, Vaccines Business Partner

Sanofi•Swiftwater, PA

17h

About The Position

Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster. Sanofi Global MSAT (Manufacturing Sciences, Analytics, and Technology) bridges our R&D and Manufacturing operations, ensuring both current portfolio supply sustainability and future launches of innovative vaccines and therapeutics. We drive manufacturing excellence through technical support, lifecycle management, and process optimization—all focused on delivering high-quality products to patients worldwide. Join our dynamic global network where you'll help launch 3-5 new products annually across diverse modalities, expanding our reach to patients and communities globally. You'll collaborate with world-class scientists and leaders dedicated to pioneering innovative industrial processes and analytical methods that support Sanofi's best-in-class ambition. Position Overview As Global Head of MSAT Viral & bacterial platform and Vaccines Business Partner, you will lead approximately 380 professionals across 6 countries focused on biopharma viral processes across Sanofi's Manufacturing & Supply Global Business Units. This influential role oversees industrial development using mRNA, viral and bacterial strains and cell based recombinant proteins, manufacturing support, Phase 3 clinical material production, CMC strategy development, and new product introductions. Your leadership will directly impact Sanofi's financial performance, influencing a vaccines business generating >€10 billion in annual sales, including our critical Flu portfolio. Additionally, you will serve as the Industrial Development Business Partner for the Vaccines GBU, representing MSAT in executive leadership teams and scientific boards. About Sanofi: We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Requirements

Broad and long term experience in the vaccines, biologics, or pharmaceutical industry
Proven track record across R&D, industrial development, and operations , with strong understanding of GMP requirements and global CMC projects
Experience leading in matrix organizations with cross-functional, multi-site teams
Global exposure with demonstrated ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
Inspirational Leader : You build trust through empathy and authenticity, empowering teams and creating strong networks across the organization
Talent Developer : You engage and leverage everyone's strengths, set ambitious goals, and align priorities while fostering a high-performance culture
Exceptional Communicator : You excel at stakeholder management, influencing without direct authority, and building partnerships across functions (R&D, Finance, Regulatory)
Change Agent : You're comfortable with ambiguity, execute with agility, and adapt quickly while maintaining focus on what matters most
Strategic Thinker : You analyze current and future scenarios, challenge the status quo with innovation and digital, while remaining pragmatic and priority-focused
Results-Driven : You have a proven ability to drive initiatives from concept to successful execution
Patient-Centric : You ensure teams understand how their work impacts patients and customers, maintaining unwavering commitment to product quality
Business Orientation : You understand financials, build compelling business cases, and make sound decisions that balance scientific excellence with business realities
Scientific Foundation : Deep knowledge of biological processes including CMC development, mRNA, recombinant proteins, virology and bacteriology processes (Flu process experience valued), small scale and scale-up, technology transfer, and operations
Change Management : Extensive experience leading organizational transformation and driving transversal collaboration
Project Leadership : Proven success leading strategic CMC/development projects in complex, global environments
Problem-Solving : Strong analytical and decision-making skills with ability to resolve complex technical and operational issues
PhD or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Immunology, or related field

Responsibilities

Shape and implement drug substance technology strategies that drive profitability, growth, and successful launches across Sanofi's vaccine portfolio
Provide scientific and technological direction across vaccine modalities (cell culture, egg-based platforms, and microbial/pathogen systems, mRNA)
Represent MSAT on the Vaccines Leadership Team while being the voice of Vaccines within the MSAT function
Lead organizational transformation that empowers teams to deliver exceptional business value
Foster a performance-driven culture that leverages cutting-edge science and technology
Develop talent and drive mindset shifts that enhance team capabilities and outcomes
Take full accountability for process internalization, development and scale up, process validation, and control strategies for new products entering Manufacturing & Supply from R&D
Ensure scientific leadership for commercial products (internal and CMOs) to prevent process-related deviations
Lead integrated teams of biotechnologists, virologists, bacteriologists, and process engineers to develop innovative, competitive, and sustainable manufacturing processes
Secure intellectual property through strategic patent filings
Lead MSAT internal pilot plant capabilities and GMP batch production
Drive and integrate the strategic direction of Environmental Sustainability by Design initiatives with the organization, fostering a culture of environmental sustainability and innovation in pharmaceutical development.
Cultivate strategic partnerships with academic laboratories and biotechnology partners
Advance cutting-edge technologies including automation, high-throughput experimentation, self healing and continuous processing
Manage substantial resources including €120M in OPEX and project costs, plus approximately €20M yearly CAPEX

Benefits

Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

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