Head of Project Management

• Location: Barcelona, Spain

We have identified three key drivers:

1. Community - Building a vibrant team that will attract and engage talent, with four global hubs
2. Excellence - Simplifying, standardizing and continuously improving processes to capture synergies, scale effects and productivity improvements
3. Digitalization - Enabling transparency, data-driven decision-making support, agility and rapid innovation across Sanofi's entire value chain

• Lead and develop a global team of 40-50 project managers across Bogota, Hyderabad, and potentially Budapest and other BO locations, ensuring excellence in delivery and operational performance
• Establish and maintain a

, driving enterprise-wide standardization and economies of scale

• Implement standardized project management methodologies, tools, and best practices (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) to be applied consistently across portfolios and regions
• Ensure consistent delivery quality across all geographies, therapeutic areas, and project types - from budget management to congress and events activities
• Drive operational excellence and cost optimization through standardization, shared services models, and continuous improvement
• Develop scalable project management frameworks adaptable to different project sizes, complexities, and therapeutic areas

• Directly manage Team Leads based in Bogota and Hyderabad, providing clear direction, performance management, and development support
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and structured performance feedback to build a high-performing, globally distributed team
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and capability-building initiatives to ensure the team is equipped to meet evolving business needs
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable culture across distributed teams spanning multiple time zones and cultures
• Ensure adequate resource allocation, capacity planning, and workload balance across all locations
• Support potential expansion of the team to Budapest and other BO locations as the organization scales

• Partner closely with Account Managers to support the delivery of Medical Affairs and Market Access objectives across all therapeutic areas and geographies
• Collaborate with Medical leads, HEVA, and Commercial teams to ensure project management capabilities are aligned with business priorities
• Coordinate with the Global Meetings and Events team to anticipate and plan for congress activities and related deliverables
• Support budget management processes, ensuring financial discipline and transparency across all managed projects
• Serve as a key point of escalation and resolution for project delivery issues, maintaining proactive and transparent communication with all stakeholders
• Ensure alignment between project management activities and the priorities of internal stakeholders across GBUs

• Develop and implement robust PM governance frameworks that ensure consistency in delivery, resource allocation, and risk management across all geographies and disease areas
• Establish clear metrics, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to track project delivery performance and drive accountability
• Create and maintain project management tools, templates, and training programs to elevate capabilities across the organization
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and eliminating operational inefficiencies and duplication
• Ensure compliance with Sanofi quality standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies across all project management activities

• Contribute to the strategic planning and evolution of the project management function within SBO Medical
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and digital enablement to enhance team productivity and delivery quality
• Stay current with project management industry trends, emerging best practices, and innovations relevant to medical affairs and market access
• Support business development initiatives by demonstrating the value and scalability of the project management function

• Minimum

in a multinational company (pharmaceutical, medical affairs, or medical communications is a plus)

• Proven experience

(30+ people preferred), including direct management of team leads across multiple countries

• It is desired to have strong knowledge of

, including budget management, congress and events planning, publication planning, and cross-functional medical deliverables

• Demonstrated ability to

including centers of excellence or shared service functions

• Experience managing teams across

, with sensitivity to diverse working styles and regulatory environments

• Proven track record of

• Strong

, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization

• Proficiency in

(Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and associated tools and platforms

• Excellent

in a complex, fast-paced global environment

• Demonstrated ability to

across distributed teams

• Strong analytical mindset with experience establishing

• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on