What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Project Manager position at sanofi?
Job title: Associate 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 and consumer healthcare. More than 110,000 people in over 100 countries at Sanofi are dedicated to making a difference on patients’ daily life, wherever they live and enabling them to enjoy a healthier life. 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 standards to increase reusability & interoperability and thus accelerate impact on global health. This position stands at the forefront of serving as a cornerstone for operational excellence implementation. This role focuses in deploying high-impact solutions that enhance operational effectiveness, elevate customer satisfaction metrics, and create sustainable organizational value. As an integral member of the M&S Services, the team members will more precisely Main responsibilities MIS Maintenance: Regular/ Monthly updation of MIS for Projects. This includes Cost, Schedule, Scope, Risk, Stakeholders, Key Milestones and reporting related to project. Project Charter Creation: Support Program & Project Managers in information gathering and documentation for project charter development. Drafting and updation of project charters in MIS Tool to align with business objectives. Project Monitoring and Tracking: Establish and maintain project tracking systems to monitor progress against schedules and cost parameters. Prepare regular status updates on project activities and milestones. Risk Management: Support Program & Project Managers in risk identification, documentation, and maintenance of risk registers. Coordinate risk assessment and mitigation planning activities. Project Planning and Scheduling: Create comprehensive project plans. Maintain schedules, including key milestones. Set up and track the project in project management tool (e.g., Planisware). Resource Management: Independently manage and update project information in Planisware. Coordinate resource allocation updates and maintain resource management data for governance and analytics. Communication and Stakeholder Management: Implement communication and stakeholder management plans. Coordinate core and extended team activities. Project Meetings and Documentation: Support Project Managers in leading project meetings, preparing agendas, and document Minutes of Meeting (MOM). Maintain action/decision logs and project documentation. Cost Management: Independently handle Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Invoice management, and payment tracking. Coordinate with finance and suppliers to ensure timely processing of project-related transactions. Supplier Management: Perform supplier research, evaluation, and tender creation processes. and contract negotiation. Monitor supplier performance and manage ordering and invoicing. Support Supplier Management: Support supplier research and selection, including tender creation and contract negotiation. Monitor supplier performance and manage ordering and invoicing. Project Change Management: Support and documentation of project changes, including finance, resources, and scope. Handle cost calculations and change orders. 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. Project Ways of Working: Adopt current practice and help in contributing better ways of working along with the Project Management team. About you: 5 years of experience in project management in Pharmaceutical Industry with business partnering role, Industrial / M&S background with experience in various functions, Experience of working on manufacturing sites in either of these domains is an added advantage Background in stakeholder management and business partnering across multiple departments or functions Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities Education: Bachelor's or master’s degree in Life Sciences, Business Analytics, Data Science or related field. Training or certification in Project Management (not mandatory) 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’s 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. Opportunity to work in an international environment, collaborating with diverse business teams and vendors, working in a dynamic team, and fully empowered to propose and implement innovative ideas. Pursue progress, discover extraordinary Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com! We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug-discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.