Head of MSAT Viral and Bacterial Platform, Vaccines Business Partner

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Head of MSAT Viral and bacterial platform and Vaccines Business Partner Location:

Swiftwater, PA About the Job Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers - seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, youll 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 youll help launch 3-5 new products annually across diverse modalities, expanding our reach to patients and communities globally. Youll collaborate with world-class scientists and leaders dedicated to pioneering innovative industrial processes and analytical methods that support Sanofis 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 Sanofis 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 Sanofis 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: Were an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving peoples 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 peoples lives.

Main Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Shape and implement drug substance technology strategies that drive profitability, growth, and successful launches across Sanofis 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

Organizational Excellence 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

Technical & Scientific Leadership 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.

Innovation & Partnerships Cultivate strategic partnerships with academic laboratories and biotechnology partners

Advance cutting-edge technologies including automation, high-throughput experimentation, self healing and continuous processing

Business Management Manage substantial resources including 120M in OPEX and project costs, plus approximately 20M yearly CAPEX

What Makes This Role Unique This position offers the rare opportunity to lead scientific innovation while directly impacting business outcomes for a major global healthcare leader. Youll balance strategic vision with operational excellence, guiding diverse teams across multiple countries while collaborating with senior leadership to shape the future of vaccine manufacturing. About You Were looking for an accomplished leader who combines deep scientific expertise with exceptional people leadership and strategic business acumen. You bring both technical excellence and the ability to inspire and develop diverse, global teams. Experience & Background 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

Leadership & People Skills Inspirational Leader : You build trust through empathy and authenticity, empowering teams and creating strong networks across the organization

Talent Developer : You engage and leverage everyones 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 : Youre comfortable with ambiguity, execute with agility, and adapt quickly while maintaining focus on what matters most

Strategic & Business Acumen 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

Technical Expertise 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

Education PhD or Masters degree in Life Sciences, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Immunology, or related field

Why Choose Us? 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 its 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.

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. #GD-SP #LI-SP #LI-Hybrid #vhd All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here. PDN-a09efc3a-61dd-484f-8179-361ee0017e79