FAQs
What is the primary mission of the Head of External Manufacturing APAC position?
The primary mission is to lead and develop the EM APAC DP & API team to achieve business goals and targets while ensuring high customer service and quality, in full compliance with Sanofi standards and processes.
What are the main responsibilities of this role?
The main responsibilities include ensuring product delivery from CMOs, driving the EM&S strategy implementation, securing financial performance, ensuring compliance with Sanofi standards, managing contractual relationships with CMOs, representing Sanofi with external partners, participating in negotiations with the procurement team, and ensuring people development and team engagement.
What qualifications are required for this position?
A graduate or postgraduate degree in Pharmacy/Engineering with financial management knowledge or a Bachelor’s degree with a scientific background or equivalent. A Master's degree with a scientific background or equivalent is also acceptable.
How many years of experience is needed for this role?
A minimum of 15 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry or allied industries is required, with at least 5 years of people leadership experience.
What is the scope of the team for this position?
The scope includes managing a large team of 16+ members, including 3 direct reports, overseeing around 25 CMOs, and managing a spend of approximately 60M€.
What are some key skills required for this role?
Key skills include technical knowledge of data management, understanding of E2E product and industrial strategy, strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, results orientation, high autonomy, people development, relationship building, and fluency in English.
What does the position entail in terms of financial responsibility?
The position is accountable for the EM&S APAC P&L, meeting financial targets and ambitions, creating digital tools to track financial commitments, and negotiating financial liabilities for failed or rejected lots.
How important is compliance in this role?
Compliance is extremely important; the role is accountable for adhering to the Risk Management Program, participating in quality governance forums, and ensuring organizational compliance with CMO management processes.
What types of projects will this role lead?
This role will lead key strategic projects, including M&A and business development projects for the EM&S APAC region, and will manage projects specifically in China with a focus on developing future CMO strategies.
What is the expected approach towards team management and people's development?
The role emphasizes creating an appropriate organizational design, engaging in constant dialogue with teams, fostering a culture of strategic planning and individual development, and empowering individuals to grow and manage their career paths.