M&S Project Manager

Job Title: M&S Project Manager
Location: Hyderabad

About the job

Sanofi is a global life sciences company committed to improving access to healthcare and supporting the people we serve throughout the continuum of care. From prevention to treatment, Sanofi transforms scientific innovation into healthcare solutions, in human vaccines, rare diseases, multiple sclerosis, oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, diabetes and cardiovascular solutions.

As a company with a global vision of drug development and a highly regarded corporate culture, Sanofi is recognized as one of the best pharmaceutical companies in the world and is pioneering the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with strong commitment to develop advanced data products to increase reusability & interoperability and thus accelerate impact on global health. 

The Global M&S Services acts as a cornerstone to this effort. Our team is responsible for delivering and supporting Global M&S teams in partnership with Business and Digital, and drive priority and transformative initiatives across M&S. The team members of Global M&S Services Hubs will act as partners in carrying out tasks and fulfilling responsibilities to support global project management from the hubs.  

Main responsibilities:

• Support Project Charter Creation:  Support development project charters to align with business objectives. 

• Project Monitoring and Tracking:  Establish and maintain systems to track progress, resources, and costs. Ensure timely tracking of project activities against schedule and cost parameters. Feasibility Studies and Risk Management: Support feasibility studies, risk assessments, and mitigation planning.

• Implement effective risk management practices. Assist in conducting market research and competitive analysis. 

• Project Planning, Scheduling and Resource Management: Create comprehensive project plans. Maintain schedules, including key milestones. Set up and track the project in project management tool (e.g., Planisware), Maintain Resource Management capabilities for governance and analytics. 

• Communication, Documentation and Reporting: Support communication and stakeholder management plans. Assist in coordinating core and extended team activities. Creation and maintenance of action / decision log. Support documentation for team management. Assist in maintaining quality and regulatory documents. Prepare financial reports and provide regular project updates. 

• Project Change Management: Support and documentation of project changes, including finance, resources, and scope. Handle cost calculations and change orders. 

• Support Supplier Management: Support supplier research and selection, including tender creation and contract negotiation. Monitor supplier performance and manage ordering and invoicing. 

• Project Closure, Transition and Lessons Learned: Facilitate administrative and system closure of projects. Archive project documentation and deliverables. Prepare for project transition to manufacturing teams. Facilitate project reviews and lessons learned sessions. 

• MIS Maintenance: Regular/ Monthly updation of MIS for Projects. This includes Cost, Schedule, Scope, Risk, Stakeholders, Key Milestones and reporting related with project.

About you:

• Experience: Proven track of experience in Life science projects, Project Management. Knowledge in Pharmaceutical development, Biologics and vaccines product development.

• Technical & Soft Skills:  Strong communication skills, effective in a complex, global organization. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Agile thinker and learner, adaptable to dynamic environments. Strong software and computer skills. Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies. Excellent organizational and multitasking skills. Strong technical aptitude and analytical thinking. Ability to anticipate risks and guide teams to strategic solutions. Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, ERP systems). 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 

• Education: Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Pharma, Life Sciences, project management, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree in similar discipline preferred. Project management certification (PMI/PMP) is a plus. 

• Languages:  Fluent in English