Supply Chain Product Leader

Sanofi

. Manage the end-to-end supply chain for a product or set of products .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeFramingham • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $216,667 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing end-to-end supply chain processes within the biopharmaceutical industry, including demand forecasting, lifecycle management, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders while driving cost reduction initiatives and new product launches.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Integrated Business PlanningDemand Forecast ManagementLifecycle ManagementPharmaceutical Manufacturing Quality SystemsAPICS Certification

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementData-Driven AnalysisFinancial ManagementInventory ManagementProduct Launch ManagementRisk AssessmentStrategic PlanningStakeholder ManagementContingency PlanningComplex Problem Solving

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencingCollaborationCommunicationStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

KinaxisDVSMPLAI

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS Certification

Industry Keywords

Biopharmaceutical IndustryRegulatory SubmissionsManufacturingGlobal Supply ChainSKU Complexity Reduction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the end-to-end supply chain for a product or set of products
Create high-level long-range plans covering up to 10 years and align them with GBU growth strategies, compliance regulations, practices, and costs
Balance demand and supply across tactical and strategic horizons
Serve as the single point of escalation for product supply issues
Manage global crises and monitor volumes during broad-based allocation or supply disruption challenges
Represent product supply in the global Integrated Business Planning process
Maintain product risk assessments and mitigation plans
Develop supply scenarios and recommendations for key stakeholders regarding lifecycle changes, supply interruptions, demand forecasts, and supply changes
Ensure execution plans align with the endorsed Global IBP Plan, including policy enforcement/escalation, inventory targets, and financial impact
Prepare for Global Supply Reviews
Drive and support new product launches and lifecycle programs
Lead cost reduction initiatives and SKU complexity reduction
Support pre-launch clinical activities with the iCMC lead
Lead sourcing selection and set product supply policies across the network
Set guidance for stocking and planning levels for network nodes
Define managed access and humanitarian item availability phasing and logistics approaches
Coordinate strategic plan development and communication with sites and platforms
Liaise with production and material planners to identify potential supply alerts
Assess risks/issues affecting customer deliveries and finished-goods availability
Follow up on CMO and Alliance Partner supply performance
Co-facilitate identification of long-term capacity needs and sourcing processes across the Platform and M&S Sourcing Committees
Collaborate with business units, factories, Commercial Franchise Head, Industrial Product Leader, sites, platforms, and cross-functional stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent
8+ years in manufacturing or supply in biopharmaceutical industry or equivalent
2+ years of leadership experience in highly complex global work environment
Experience with indirect management, ability to influence, and complex stakeholder management
5+ years of conducting data-driven analysis and communicating findings to management
4+ years of managing financials and budgeting, including inventory management
4+ years of experience with product launches or transitions
4+ years of lifecycle management in the pharmaceutical industry, or equivalent
Fluent in English
Advanced understanding and experience with the Integrated Business Planning process
8+ years of demand forecast or supply management experience
Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing quality systems and regulatory submissions process
Knowledge of Kinaxis, dVSM and PLAI
8+ years of successful experience and demonstrated ability working in matrix environments
Ability to apply TRT (Thoughtful Risk Taking) methodology to manage business risks and build contingency plans
Strategic thinking with a comprehensive approach to connect the end-to-end supply chain
Capacity to work transversally
APICS certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Supportive, future-focused team
Opportunities for promotion or lateral career moves, at home or internationally
Thoughtful rewards package
Health and wellbeing benefits
High-quality healthcare
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Cutting-edge technology, digital, data, and AI-driven innovation