Location: Barcelona, Spain
About the role The OneLIMS program is a strategic global initiative to modernize and standardize Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) across Sanofi's entire worldwide QC laboratory network. The program aims at delivering a unified, compliant, and future-ready digital platform and carries significant impact, touching hundreds of users across Sanofi's global operations.
About Sanofi At Sanofi, we are an R&D; driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating 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 people's lives.
Main Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Governance Define & drive the OneLIMS program strategy, roadmap, and business case, jointly with our business stakeholders, ensuring alignment with Sanofi's digital transformation and quality excellence objectives
Chair program governance across Quality, GBUs, Manufacturing Operations, ensuring rigorous decision-making and executive-level visibility
Frame the program structure in terms of Project Leaders, governance bodies, communication strategy, and budget architecture
Ensure alignment and manage interdependencies with other strategic programs (ERP program, QC Lab instruments connectivity and other initiatives), coordinating with parallel workstreams to avoid conflicts, maximize synergies, and maintain visibility on cross-program impacts
Program Delivery & Value Realization Lead complex, multi-site LIMS implementation and deployment across Sanofi's integral laboratory network, coordinating global and local teams to ensure on‑time, on‑budget, and compliant delivery
Manage program budget (OPEX/CAPEX) and resource allocation with full financial accountability, including business case development and ongoing ROI tracking
Measure and track benefits realization post‑deployment — establish KPIs and metrics to quantify program gains, monitor ROI, and report on value delivered vs. business case commitments
Guarantee consistency and compliance of program solutions, including GxP regulations, data integrity principles, and cybersecurity requirements
Coordinate deliverables and interdependencies across workstreams, reporting progress, risks, and achievements to senior leadership and governance bodies
Risk, Change & Stakeholder Management Manage cross‑functional stakeholder relationships at all organizational levels — from site teams to executive leadership — ensuring alignment, transparency,



and shared accountability
Foresee smooth system integrations, acting as primary point of contact for external partners and partnering systems
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, escalating critical blockers in a timely manner
Ensure smooth user adoption, sustainable value realization, and continuous improvement across all impacted communities
Foster innovation and leverage AI and emerging technologies to accelerate program efficiency and deployment
About You Qualifications & Experience 10+ years of professional experience in program/project management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry, including 5+ years in senior program leadership roles
Proven track record managing complex, strategic, multi-site programs with global scope and significant budget responsibility (>
€10M)
Extensive hands‑on experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems or similar enterprise-level scientific or quality systems
Deep background in GxP-regulated environments, with solid understanding of quality, compliance, and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, data integrity)
Demonstrated ability to lead organizational transformation and change management in complex, matrixed, multicultural environments
Required Skills Advanced portfolio management and project resource management capabilities
Advanced business case development and financial management skills, including OPEX/CAPEX oversight and ROI analysis
Advanced stakeholder management and vendor management expertise, with demonstrated ability to engage effectively at all levels — from site teams to executive leadership
Advanced change management and business process re‑engineering (BPR) experience in large-scale digital transformation programs
Strong understanding of QC laboratory operations, quality systems, and scientific workflows
Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (GxP, FDA, EMA, data integrity, cybersecurity)
Proven ability to manage program budgets and allocate resources across complex, interdependent workstreams
Advanced risk management and structured problem‑solving abilities
Advanced Experience leading digital transformation initiatives in laboratory or manufacturing settings




Cultural intelligence and ability to work effectively across diverse, global teams and geographies
Innovation mindset with focus on leveraging emerging technologies to deliver competitive advantage
Technical Skills Advanced proficiency with program and project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, or equivalent)
Advanced data analysis and reporting capabilities to track program performance and communicate insights to senior leadership
Strong understanding of system integration concepts and IT architecture in regulated environments
Experience with business intelligence and analytics tools
Education Master's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (required)
Professional certification Professional certification in program management (PgMP preferred;
PMP minimum)
Additional certifications Additional certifications in change management or digital transformation are advantageous
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Equal opportunities 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.
Salary range The salary range for this position is : Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.
Benefits Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.
About company 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 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.
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📌 Onelims Program Lead (Barcelona)
🏢 Sanofi
📍 Barcelona