**_About the Job_** Sanofi Manufacturing and Supply organization is preparing its future through an ambitious program named Modulus. The Modulus Project is at the cornerstone of Sanofi strategy as it aims at creating a new manufacturing concept consisting of a new generation of evolutive multi-product facilities, modular, adaptable and agile, leveraging new disruptive technologies, to better address vaccine business challenges as well as Specialty Care Biologics products. As a Head of Site OPEX and Smart Factory, you will be: **Developing, owning, and maintaining the Site Performance Roadmap by:** + Leading the Strategy Cascading process by working closely with internal (i.e., SLT) and external (i.e., Global Functions) stakeholders, defining site CBN’s + Drive internal/external benchmarking & analyses to identify performance gaps/opportunities vs. best in class, socializing it internally and externally with key stakeholders + Leading the performance & digital piece during Strat Plan and Budget, defining performance ambition (aligned with CBN’s and GBU objectives), cascaded into financial/operational targets across all performance dimension (e.g., +QDCI, scorecard) + Developing a prioritized portfolio of initiatives (i.e., performance + modernization) to deliver site ambition, and related: impact, resourcing, and timelines **Delivering performance ambition by leading the execution of the Site Performance Roadmap through:** + Focused transformation initiatives (e.g., performance boosters), when fast-paced performance breakthroughs are required + Standardization through SMS 2.0 ecosystem deployments enabling continuous improvement (incl. execution support, CI standard deployment, problem solving, OpEx method, etc.) + Deployment of Smart Factory solutions (incl. AI) and associated change management to ensure value realization and expected transformation (e.g., Modernization Index) + Supplier Excellence: Own the Material & Supplier improvement initiatives (i.e., Supplier Excellence) & business interface of the procurement on site **Leading site performance governance by:** + Manage operational KPI management (i.e., +QDCI) including cascaded review from shopfloor to SLT to track performance evolution vs. ambition + Drive financial impact of performance actions (e.g., 3P, Sievo) ensuring value is maximized and captured in alignment with Finance, Procurement, Operations + Monitor overall performance trajectory vs. ambition, spot early on (risk of) deviations and decide appropriate corrective actions + Represent the site in above site performance reviews and forums **Leading Site SMS team and developing OpEx & Digital capabilities & performance culture** + Implement Site OpEx & Smart Factory team in alignment with standard organization + Modernize OpEx capabilities by developing strong digital (e.g., Data Analytics, AI, Connectivity) profiles + Drive OpEx and Digital training in alignment with the learning administrator + Develop strong relationships with the global OpEx community and the Global **_About You_** + Knowledge of main Operational Excellence techniques (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, CI, etc.) + Experience in transformation and change management + Understanding of data analytics / visualization + Project Management + Basics of finance and strategy + Knowledge of main IT/Digital solutions (e.g., ERP) + Knowledge of Manufacturing 4.0 (Paperless manufacturing operation with integrated information flow across different platform across SAP, MES, Delta V, Historian, LIMS etc) + Knowledge and proven application of AI/Gen AI tools + Knowledge of key business & pharma processes **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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) ! Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement (https://www.sanofi.com/en/careers/global-terms-and-conditions/) Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi (https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo) As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live. All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=2s)