US MDM and Supply Chain Operations Specialist
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Waltham, MA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Operations
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required, or Master’s degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Business, or Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain operations, preferably within Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Healthcare, Life Sciences, or other industries, with a focus on SAP Master Dat
- SAP Expertise: Solid hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA or ECC (Supply Chain / Master Data modules). Ability to accurately navigate and update Material Masters, BOMs, and master records.
- GMP & Data Integrity: Clear understanding of cGMP regulations and ALCOA+ data integrity principles in a regulated biopharma environment.
- Supply Chain Fundamentals: Understanding of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) parameters and lifecycle management from development to clinical/commercial GMP stages.
Full description
Job title: US MDM and Supply Chain Operations Specialist
Location: Waltham, MA
About the Job
The US MDM & Supply Chain Operations Specialist is a key operational role within the mRNA Center of Excellence (CoE). Reporting to the Business Excellence Manager, the incumbent applies functional expertise in SAP S/4HANA and Supply Chain management to execute daily Master Data operations, ensure data integrity, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the "R&D to GMP" lifecycle.
This role acts as an operational bridge between local US operations, global digital teams, and external partners (EBIO, IDT, 3PL), ensuring seamless material data setup, standard process compliance, and reliable system workflows. Additionally, this position provides hands-on operational support for Single-Use Technologies (SUT) receiving and outbound shipment preparation for the PD&I team, working in close collaboration with the Logistics & Distribution Manager.
Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science,
mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.
About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s 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 people’s lives.
Main Responsibilities
- SAP Operations & Digital Continuous Improvement
- System Key User & Operational Support: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Key User for SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain modules (Planning, Procurement, EWM). Troubleshoot routine system issues and support end-users.
- Process Enhancement Support: Assist in identifying bottlenecks processes and contribute to the deployment of system enhancements that improve operational efficiency.
- Flow Execution: Execute and monitor system configuration for end-to-end flows involving internal manufacturing facilities and strategic external partners (EBIO, IDT).
- UAT Coordination: Coordinate and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts for new feature rollouts, system patches, or global upgrades, verifying alignment with US operational requirements.