Productivity Initiatives Lead

Job title:  Productivity Initiatives Lead

• Location: Hyderabad

About the job

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve, and we accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees. As we continue to transform the practice of medicine, the next chapter of Sanofi’s Play to Win strategy will require a focus on delivering transformation and simplification of our core processes, optimizing resource allocation and deployment to fuel business growth and investment in science. To facilitate this transformation, a new Business Operations Business Unit is being established, bringing together existing business service activities, and driving further expansion of centralized services at scale into a global unit, with a focus on driving simplification, efficiency, and productivity. This new Business Unit will enable the delivery of best-in-class business support capabilities across the organization, incorporating and engaging disparate teams from across areas such as R&D, M&S, the Corporate Functions and GBUs into new global Service Delivery Towers with initial services spanning Commercial, Finance, Procurement, and People & Culture. Reporting to the Head of Productivity Initiatives, the Productivity Initiatives Team Lead will play a critical role in utilizing advanced analytics to identify, analyse, and drive efficiencies and productivity initiatives across the enterprise. This position will also be responsible for managing a team of two Analysts, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure the successful execution of productivity initiatives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis: Employ advanced analytics techniques to analyze procurement data, extracting valuable insights for process optimization while ensuring data security, privacy, and compliance with relevant regulations and company policies

• Initiative Identification: Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and efficiencies within procurement operations through data analysis and interpretation.

• Project Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the planning and execution of productivity initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Lead the creation of advanced analytical models and data-driven insights to inform business decisions

• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by providing input for changes based on analytics findings. Evaluate and recommend new technologies and methodologies to enhance data management and analytics capabilities

• Collaboration: Work closely with procurement teams, IT, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and align analytics efforts with productivity goals.

• Performance Tracking: Assist in the development and implementation of metrics to monitor the performance and impact of efficiency initiatives, providing regular updates to stakeholders.

• Reporting: Generate reports and updates as required for stakeholders and leadership, communicating key findings and progress of efficiency initiatives.

• Team Mentoring: Provide advanced technical guidance and support to a team of two Analysts, facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices in data-driven methodologies.

About you:

• Experience: Experience in analytics, process optimization, or a similar role. Familiarity with procurement processes and industry-specific productivity metrics. Proven track record in managing large-scale data projects and implementing data-driven solutions

• Soft skills & Technical Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex analytics concepts to diverse audiences. Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team environment. Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and intellectual curiosity. Possess in-depth knowledge of advanced analytics tools such as Python, R, SQL, and visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Demonstrate mastery in data management principles, including data governance, quality assurance, and lifecycle management. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data insights into actionable strategies.

• Languages: Fluent in English (spoken and written).

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Operations Management, or a 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 it’s 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.