Job Title: CMC Demand & Supply Leader
Location: Framingham, MA
About the Job
Within CMC function, in the Global CMC Project Management department, the ambition is to expand a strong End to End R&D Supply Demand integrating Demand Forecast & Planning of Supplies, supporting Projects Development and Operations through the entire value chain (from R&D to LCM). With the aim of developing a Demand & Supply Center of Excellence, the mission of the Demand & Supply Leader is to integrate Project Strategy, Clinical and CMC Operational plans for an early definition and optimization of E2E Demand & Supply plan while considering cost & risk to support execution of Projects in respect to Regulatory and Quality requirements.
This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic and skilled team at a pivotal time as we strengthen our inโhouse expertise, accelerate digital transformation initiatives, and build sustainable internal capabilities to support an increasing portfolio of innovative projects across multiple therapeutic areas.
Join the engine of Sanofiโs mission โ where deep immunoscience meets bold, AIโpowered research. In R&D, youโll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.
About Sanofi
Weโre an R&Dโdriven, AIโpowered biopharma company committed to improving peopleโs lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system โ and innovative pipeline โ 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 peopleโs lives.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead collaborative work with Global project Management, Clinical Development and CMC to define clinical assumptions and CMC hypothesis to forecast Clinical Demand.
- Forecast Long Range Plan Demand based on assumptions worked with interfaces.
- Consolidate non-clinical & clinical demand and propagate to M&S Global Supply Chain.
- Integrate all Development Demand and align with operational plans (CMC, CSO, TMED, DMPK, PCS) and Regulator submission/approval plans.
- Run forecast & alignment scenario with associated risks and costs to support strategic project decisions and budget definition.
- Coโlead Demand & Supply Sub Team and ensure End to End supply optimization with the contribution of key stakeholders.
- Accountable for defining the best sourcing and supply strategy for marketed products/comparators, including forecast and budget.
- Lead the definition of drug products blinding strategy to ensure clinical trial products indistinguishability.
- Ensure DS/DP batches allocation to IMP batches and on time product delivery to packaging sites and oversee associated Material Flow & Documentation management.
- Provide reporting/KPIs to monitor & improve Supply performance.
- Contribute to project documents & meetings preparation by providing standard Demand & Supply Reports (e.g. IDCC/DWG/ORC, IDP, Operational plan, Supply agreement).
- Can support transversal initiatives contributing to simplification & harmonization.
About You
Basic Qualifications
- PhD in Sciences (Neurosciences, Microbiology, Immunoโinflammation, Gene Therapy, Rare Diseases, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics), Pharmacist, or Engineer in Health Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering.
- OR Master of Science (MS) degree in any of the above fields.
- OR Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in any of the above fields.
- Related scientific or life sciences disciplines will be considered.
Experience
- PhD holders: Minimum 3 years in Research and Development or Clinical Development.
- Masterโs holders: Minimum 5 years in Research and Development or Clinical Development.
- Bachelorโs holders: Minimum 8 years in Research and Development or Clinical Development.
- Minimum 2 years in Demand Management in Research and Development in the domain of Oncology, Immunoโinflammation, Rare Disease, Neurology, or Multiple Sclerosis (included within total years of experience, not additional).
- CMC experience.
- Ability to navigate complex and regulated environments (GMP and GCP regulations).
- Knowledge of data analytics and forecasting.
- Project Management experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the development of diverse modalities (Mammalian, Genomic, Microbial, Synthetics).
- Excellent knowledge of Projects Development, Clinical & Preclinical Development, Clinical Supply Chain, CMC, R&D and M&S interfaces.
- PMI certification.
- Experience in Power BI/Power App and project management software.
- Experience in management of coโdevelopment projects, companies' integration and contracts management.
- Knowledge of Industrial Supply Chain principles.
- Strong interpersonal/networking skills, teamโwork and transversal collaboration.
- Ability to understand complex processes quickly and act as referent for the department.
- Strong ability to work under pressure and address complex situations.
- Team management experience is a plus.
Why Choose Us
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, futureโfocused team.
- Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether itโs through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
- Enjoy a thoughtful, wellโcrafted 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 highโquality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeksโ genderโneutral 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 realโworld 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 cuttingโedge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status or liability for military status, domestic violence victim status, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.