Job Description
Job title: Site Head Operations - Pearl River, NY Location: Pearl River, NY About Sanofi Were an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving peoples lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve peoples lives. About The Job Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, youll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster. The Site Head of Operations at Pearl River is responsible for driving strategic development, innovation, and continuous quality improvement to manufacture vaccines that meet the highest safety, quality, regulatory, and cost standards while delivering on schedule. This leader collaborates with M&S Vaccines US leadership to develop and execute medium- and long-term strategic plans, anticipating evolving customer needs and ensuring sustainable peak performance in a dynamic environment. The role encompasses leading government agency and community stakeholder engagement, overseeing site support services, and fostering strong employee relations and communications across all organizational levels. Dimensions/Scope Responsible for timely supply of Flublok and Flublok Trivalent products to global market delivering about 14M million doses in 2026, and the Pearl River budgeted portion up to 2026 representing >US$300 million in sale value. Manage manufacturing annual site spending levels ensure to meet budget commitments. Support overall site spending aligning with other functions (~US$45 million). Ensure manufacturing count targets are maintained (~105 RHC) and work cross functionally to support overall headcount (~105 RHC). Support site strategic projects to ensure 100% milestones are achieved on time and budget. Main Responsibilities Leads the Site Strategy, Planning and Development: AlignSiteMasterPlanwithM&SVaccinesUSstrategyoverseebudget,CAPEX,andheadcountprojections;ensurecGMPcomplianceandemergencypreparedness. Manufacturing and Supply: Driveproductsupplytomeetglobaldemandatoptimalcost;manageinventorystrategy,CMOpartnerships,andoptimizedresourceutilization. Quality & Compliance: Ensurehighestregulatedstandards;maintainQualityObjectives;serveasprimarycontactforgovernmentalauditsandcompliancereviews. Health, Safety, Environment & Security: Ensurehighestregulatedstandards;maintainQualityObjectives;serveasprimarycontactforgovernmentalauditsandcompliancereviews. Government&CommunityRelations: Managerelationshipswithregulatorsandstakeholders;buildnetworkstoanticipateindustrydevelopmentsandprotectcompanyperformance. Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Championnewtechnologiesandprocessimprovementstoreducecostsandenhancequality;fosteracultureofexcellenceandtransparency. About You Minimum Requirements Bachelors degree in Engineering or Biological Sciences required Masters or MBA preferred 15-+ years direct operating experience in Pharma/Biotech, Industrialization, Project Management, and Quality in a global, matrix environment Demonstrated leadership and behavior competencies Demonstrated large scale complex Supply Chain Manufacturing Management experience and expertise Strong people management skills Demonstrated experience with complex budget, financial controls, capital project leadership and development Demonstrated experience interfacing with Governmental agencies and regulatory boards. Certifications Lean Six Sigma certification green or black belt or other certifications (preferred) 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 its 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. 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