US MDM & Innovation Lead

Sanofi•Waltham, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Global US VRD SAP & Innovation Lead is a strategic development role within the mRNA Center of Excellence (CoE). Reporting to the Business Excellence Manager, the incumbent uses advanced knowledge of SAP and Supply Chain to assess improvement opportunities and develop new ways to deliver increased value to our internal and external customers. The Lead serves as the primary business owner for SAP S/4HANA (iShift) for the US perimeter, moving beyond operational maintenance to propose continuous improvements that drive efficiency gains across the "R&D to GMP" lifecycle. This role acts as a critical bridge, fostering relationships with global digital experts, local operations, and external partners (EBIO, IDT, 3PL) to achieve complex tactical objectives. Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress. 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

Degree: Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Engineering or related fields.
Experience: Strong experience, minimum 5+ years in Pharma/Biotech Supply Chain, with a strong track record in SAP Master Data and digital project management.
Advanced knowledge of SAP S/4HANA.
Proven ability to analyze complex situations and provide reliable results on performance KPIs.
SAP Master Data Expert: Proven experience in the end-to-end creation of GMIDs and Material Masters within an SAP S/4HANA or ECC environment.
Lifecycle Knowledge: Deep understanding of the "R&D to GMP" transition and how material status affects procurement and manufacturing logic.
GMP/Regulatory Rigor: Familiarity with cGMP requirements regarding data integrity (ALCOA+ principles). Experience in a highly regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environment is mandatory.
Supply Chain Planning: Ability to interpret MRP (Material Requirements Planning) data to set optimal system parameters.

Nice To Haves

Strong influencing skills in a matrix environment.
Ability to react quickly to recommend alternatives for complex issues.
Meticulousness: High "right-first-time" rate in data entry and parameterization; an error in a GMID or BOM can halt production.
Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying data silos or process gaps.

Responsibilities

SAP Expertise & Digital Transformation (US Lead)
S/4HANA SPOC & Continuous Improvement
Internal & External Flow Management
UAT & Deployment Coordination
Supply Chain Innovation (RFID)
Master Data Governance (MDM) & Business Excellence
Policy Stewardship
Material Creation & Parameterization
Lifecycle Management
Cross-Functional Alignment
System Optimization
Non-Specific Raw Material Planning (US PD&I)
Demand Consolidation
Resource Allocation
Performance Monitoring
Business Excellence & Innovation
Expert Partnership
Functional Influence
Process Harmonization
Training & Operational Support

Benefits

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
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.
Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.
Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.

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