Global Project Head - R&D Vaccines

Global Project Head - R&D Vaccines

Sanofi

Marcy l’Etoile, France

About the job

As Development/LCM Global Project Head within our Vaccines R&D team, you'll serve as the strategic leader driving integrated development strategies for New Vaccines projects from Gate M2 through licensure. You'll orchestrate cross-functional collaboration, lead Global Project Teams, and serve as a key voice in governance and strategic decisions that bring life-saving vaccines to patients worldwide. Ready to make a lasting impact on global health?

Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you'll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.

Main responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute integrated vaccine development strategies from Gate M2 through licensure, including Target Product/Vaccine Profile creation, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and patient needs;
• Team Management: Lead Global Project Teams and sub-teams, fostering collaboration across functions while setting clear objectives, providing feedback, and holding team members accountable for deliverables;
• Project Execution: Deliver projects on-time and within budget, monitor milestones, address obstacles proactively, and ensure seamless coordination across all functional areas and geographies;
• Resource Optimization: Supervise project activities, optimize allocation of budget and personnel, and partner with functional leaders to secure necessary resources and capabilities;
• Strategic Planning: Translate Target Product Profiles into comprehensive development plans, ensuring alignment across Integrated Early Global Plan, Clinical Development Plan, and Global Regulatory Strategy;
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners (NGOs, academic institutions, joint ventures), representing the project in high-level strategic discussions;
• Communication & Governance: Present project objectives, progress, and risk mitigation strategies to senior leadership and governance committees with clarity and impact, tailoring messaging to diverse audiences;
• Franchise Strategy: Contribute to R&D vision and strategic roadmap for the vaccine franchise, identifying opportunities for synergies across projects and therapeutic areas.

About you

• Education & Experience: Ph.D. in science, MD, or Pharm.D. with 7+ years in vaccine development OR B.S./M.S./MBA with 10+ years in pharmaceutical/biotechnology development;
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead international, cross-functional teams toward common goals; experience in people management and team development;
• Strategic Thinking: Deep understanding of vaccine development processes combined with business acumen and commercial awareness;
• Technical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of global vaccine development, regulatory requirements, and quality standards;
• Communication: Outstanding presentation and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage audiences at all levels and build consensus among diverse stakeholders;
• Personal Attributes: Performance-oriented with strong execution focus, adaptable in the face of changing priorities, and passionate about improving global health.