Operational Excellence Performance Lead

Sanofi•Morristown, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operational Excellence Performance Lead is a key member of the EM&S Operational Excellence team, responsible for fostering the SMS (Sanofi Manufacturing System) mindset within External Manufacturing and Supply operations. This role works transversally with Global Business Units (GBUs) to standardize, simplify, and optimize external manufacturing operations with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), leveraging lean and SMS 2.0 principles and tools. The position ensures sustainability of the performance roadmap through a comprehensive upskilling program. We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families. 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 lives.

Requirements

Bachelors' degree required.
7+ years of relevant professional experience.
Deep knowledge of performance management systems, continuous improvement methodologies, and problem-solving techniques.
Proven track record of realizations.
Expertise in sterile manufacturing and aseptic filling operations
Expertise in biotech Drug Substance (DS) manufacturing
Performance-oriented mindset with ability to understand and identify key performance drivers
Cross-functional agility with demonstrated ability to operate effectively in matrix environments
Strong communication skills with ability to establish and deliver impactful communications to senior leadership
Coaching and training capabilities with experience developing others through structured support and feedback
Change management and stakeholder engagement capabilities
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
Experience working with external partners and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) is a plus
SMS certification Intermediate or above (or equivalent Lean/Six Sigma)
Experience in training, coaching, and people development is a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinate, prepare, animate performance workshops focused on cycle time reduction, yield improvement, complex problem solving, and launch readiness.
Lead and coordinate execution of related action plan
Act as performance partner for one or more EM&S business units by attending leadership team meetings and performance rituals, supporting early detection of performance gaps and improvement opportunities, and driving prioritization and execution of initiatives
Deploy and maintain the EM&S performance management system according to SMS 2.0 standards, including +QDCI, Team Board, and GPS3 board
Contribute to SMS upskilling program including training, certification, and coaching activities
Champion cultural change in continuous improvement, change management, and problem-solving methodologies