Key skills
New Product Development (NPD) innovation processesStage gate methodologiesConsumer Packaged Goods (CPG) domain knowledgePharmaceutical industry knowledgeRegulated environments experienceManufacturing knowledgeQuality managementResearchDevelopment (R&D)Innovation designBrand leadershipNDA510(k) project requirementsAnalytical skillsProject managementPlanningRLeadershipProject ManagementCommunicationCollaborationSales
About this role
Sanofi is seeking a Strategy & Innovation Project Manager for a 12-month contract to lead cross-functional teams in the delivery of New Product Development projects. This role focuses on implementing structured strategy and innovation processes to align with business goals and drive innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver strategy and innovation projects from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals and consumer needs
- Define and execute project strategies in collaboration with functional partners
- Manage cross-functional project teams across Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and other key areas
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements
- Ensure timely delivery of project scope, schedules, risk mitigation plans, budgets, and resource allocations
- Facilitate project kick-offs, workshops, and regular team meetings to drive execution
- Structure team discussions and enable timely decision-making
- Represent projects in stage gate governance and portfolio reviews
- Communicate project status, risks, and progress to stakeholders proactively
- Maintain accuracy in project and portfolio management systems
- Conduct post-project reviews and drive continuous improvement
- Assess team capabilities and foster a culture of cross-functional collaboration and execution excellence
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (required)
- 8+ years as a project management leader
- 10+ years in CPG and/or Pharma environment
- 5+ years leading critical project management/ transformation & innovation projects
- Experience in regulated environments (Pharma, OTC, Cosmetics, Consumer Health, Food Supplements)
- Proven success in leading cross-functional teams and external partners
- Strong understanding of NPD innovation processes and stage gate methodologies
- Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to navigate complex, decentralized environments
- Comfortable interacting with senior leadership
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a challenger approach
- Preferred additional experience in Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Innovation Design, Brand Leadership
- Familiarity with NDA and 510(k) project requirements