Head of Vaccine Research and Development Project Management

Job Title Head of Vaccine Research and Development Project Management Location Swiftwater, PA / Waltham, MA About the Job Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next‑gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI‑driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization. The Head of Vaccine Global Project Management leads New Vaccines R&D project management function, translating corporate strategy into executable project plans while ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and delivery of complex vaccine development programs. You will be responsible for establishing best‑in‑class project management standards, governance frameworks, and AI/Digital‑enabled practices across the portfolio — with the ultimate goal of delivering vaccines at optimal time‑to‑market, within budget, and in full alignment with Sanofi's strategic objectives. You will lead a team of 20+, with 4 direct reports: Head of France Project Management, Head of North America & International Project Management, Risk & Compliance Manager, Administrative Support. Responsibilities Set the strategic direction for Vaccines R&D project management by establishing best‑in‑class standards, governance frameworks, and AI/Digital‑enabled practices across the portfolio. Drive portfolio execution by overseeing end‑to‑end delivery against scope, schedule, cost, and quality baselines — monitoring pipeline health and ensuring timely escalation and corrective action. Lead risk management and compliance across all New Vaccine projects, ensuring proactive risk identification, robust lessons learned processes, and readiness for internal audits. Enable effective governance through transparent Stage Gate processes, acting as TARC Secretary and key liaison between Vaccine R&D and Corporate Portfolio Management. Inspire and develop talent by leading a global team of 15+ project managers, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and digital innovation. Oversee financial and resource planning, providing strategic input to resources and cost forecasts as well as ensuring alignment across R&D, Franchise, and Manufacturing & Supply. Education & Qualifications Education: MS and 12+ years of leadership experience in pharmaceutical R&D project/program management OR PhD and 8+ years of leadership experience in pharmaceutical R&D project/program management. Advanced degree in Project Management Professional certification: PMP, Agile, or equivalent. MBA preferred but not required. Previous experience of pharmaceutical R&D project and/or portfolio management, including management responsibilities and cross‑functional governance contributions. Knowledge & Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of the end‑to‑end vaccine/pharma development value chain (Research > Clinical > Industrialization > Registration > Launch). Proven leadership in complex, global, matrixed environments. Expertise in PM methodologies: PMBOK, Hybrid, Agile. Proven expertise in R&D Risk Management. Business acumen and financial management in high‑investment pharmaceutical contexts. Experience in digital planning tool or AI/digital solution rollout. Key Skills & Abilities Strategic & Tactical Thinking — Translates strategy into execution frameworks. People Leadership — Mobilizes global teams and inspires action. Influence & Stakeholder Management — Communicates effectively at operational and executive levels. Change Management — Guides teams through transformation with confidence. Decision‑Making & Prioritization — Acts with clarity under pressure. Coaching & Development — Builds capability through structured support. Cross‑Functional Agility — Operates effectively in multicultural, worldwide matrix environments. Digital/AI Mindset — Anticipates and drives innovation in project management. Languages English fluent (required); French fluent (preferred). Benefits 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. Compensation The salary range for this position is: $187,500.00 - $270,833.33. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Equal Employment Opportunity Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr