Head of Project Management

HYDERABAD (IN)HYBRIDPOSTED: 9/23/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONSANOFIPharmaceuticals / Biotechnology
Sanofi

ROLE OVERVIEW

Lead a global project management team across multiple regions to establish a center of excellence for Medical Affairs and Market Access.

ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and develop a global team of 40-50 project managers across multiple global locations
  • Establish and maintain a Project Management Center of Excellence driving enterprise-wide standardization
  • Implement standardized project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) across portfolios
  • Partner closely with Account Managers and Medical leads to support delivery of objectives
  • Develop robust PM governance frameworks ensuring consistency in delivery and risk management
Reporting Hierarchy: Reports to Head of Stakeholder and Project Management • Global team size: 60-70 project managers

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum 10+ years of project management experience in a multinational company
  • Proven experience managing large, geographically distributed teams (30+ people preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification highly preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, or scientific discipline) preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Medical Affairs and Market Access activities
  • Spanish proficiency is a strong advantage

REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS

Project Management
Global Team Management
Stakeholder Management
Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
Process Optimization

COMPENSATION & REWARDS

Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Benefits: Health insurance, PF, Paid leave, Continuous learning programs
Competitive executive compensation package aligned with multinational pharmaceutical industry benchmarks for senior leadership roles in India.

ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE

Sanofi is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth.

TEAM SIZE: 10,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals / Biotechnology
Culture: At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all and are committed to building a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive global culture.

EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP

Opportunity to build and shape a global project management function at scale within a leading biopharma company with clear international leadership pathways.

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Highlight your experience managing large multinational matrixed teams and expertise in establishing centers of excellence or PMO frameworks.

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