People Business Partner

Sanofi

. Serve as the primary P&C strategic advisor to M&S Greater China leadership (L4+) .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeBeijing • ChinaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in strategic HR leadership, organizational design, and change management within complex manufacturing environments. Proficient in workforce planning, talent development, and navigating regulatory compliance in China while fostering strong partnerships with senior leadership.

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Strategic HR LeadershipChange ManagementWorkforce PlanningOrganizational DesignBilingual Mandarin and English

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Hard Skills

People AnalyticsTalent DevelopmentSuccession PlanningPerformance ManagementData-Driven InsightsRegulatory ComplianceOrganizational TransformationCross-Cultural ManagementStakeholder ManagementBusiness Strategy Alignment

Soft Skills

CoachingLeadershipCollaborationCommunicationInfluencing

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

PharmaBiologicsHigh-End ManufacturingEmployee RelationsLabor RelationsSocial ComplianceM&S ModernizationDigitalizationSupply Chain RestructuringTalent & Learning CoE

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary P&C strategic advisor to M&S Greater China leadership (L4+)
Translate business strategy into actionable people plans
Align people strategies with M&S modernization and China for Global manufacturing transformation
Provide P&C counsel on complex, multi-site organizational challenges
Contribute market intelligence and local business insights to global P&C CoE program design
Lead organizational design and right-sizing initiatives across M&S Greater China sites
Drive change management for manufacturing digitalization and IFB scale-up
Shape and execute P&C plans for major business transformations, including InsuLINK greenfield launch and supply chain restructuring
Develop and execute strategic workforce planning across M&S Greater China
Build talent pipelines and drive talent density, internal mobility, and succession planning
Design capability-building programs with the Talent & Learning CoE
Coach and develop M&S site heads and functional leaders
Facilitate high-impact people decisions using data-driven insights
Lead and develop a team of 4 direct reports
Guide performance management, calibration, and incentivization processes
Partner with Rewards & Performance CoE on compensation structures
Ensure compliance with China regulatory requirements and international standards from a people and labor perspective
Navigate employee relations and manage labor relations and social compliance across Greater China M&S sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive HR/P&C experience
8+ years as Senior PBP or HR Director in pharma, biologics, or high-end manufacturing environments
5+ years managing P&C teams with proven leadership capability
Demonstrated track record of strategic partnership with country/site leadership (L4+) and global functional leaders (Quality, Operations, Supply Chain)
Proven experience in transformation and change management in complex, matrixed organizations
Deep understanding of China regulatory environment and manufacturing strategy
Advanced strategic thinking, business partnership, workforce planning, organizational design, change management, cross-cultural management, and stakeholder management skills
Experienced data and insights capability using people analytics
Bachelor's degree required
Bilingual Mandarin and English, both written and spoken, required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity