Job Information
Sanofi Group Internal Control Lead Plan to Manufacture, International in Shanghai, China
About the job
Our Team:
Internal Control team Plan to Manufacture plays a critical role in strengthening the risk assessment for the end-to-end operational processes and ensures processes and controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objectives, in the following categories:
Effectiveness and efficiency of operations
Reliability of financial and management information / reporting
Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Sanofi policies.
The Internal Control Plan to Manufacture Lead, International is a key member of the Internal Control & Process team for Plan to Manufacture and main interlocutor of the management of M&S sites in the region regarding Internal Control topics. This includes in particular the Local Process Owners, the M&S sites FBP’s, M&S service management teams, and more generally the sites leadership teams. This perimeter includes in particular the following sites: Hangzhou, Beijing and Shenzhen in China, Goa in India, Jurong and EVF in Singapore, Cairo in Egypt, Sidi Abdellah in Algeria, Lüleburgaz in Turkey and Orel in Russia.
His/her initiatives aim at strengthening risk assessment for the end-to-end operational process and ensuring processes and controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objectives, in the following categories:
Effectiveness and efficiency of operations
Reliability of financial and management information / reporting
Compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Sanofi policies.
The Internal Control Plan to Manufacture Lead, International is responsible for implementation and supervision of the Internal Control Program at M&S sites levels. Areas of focus and risks, internal control results and status of action plan implementation are communicated in transparency and regularly to the local Management, to the country ICBP and to Internal Control & Processes COEs .
Main responsibilities:
MANAGE CONTROL ENVIRONMENT
Implement and supervise the Internal Control Program for Plan to Manufacture process in the perimeter International
Perform the end-to-end process reviews on M&S sites Plan to Manufacture process.
ALIGN STAKEHOLDER GROUPS
Manage alignment on IC&P topics for his/her process with local Management
Support the LPOs to implement core model and global initiative at M&S site level
Identify and report to the global Internal Control Process Leads any potential deviations to the core model of PtM
Support the implementation of process alignments and harmonisations defined by the GBPO and the Internal Control Global Process Leads.
Review and analyse of assurance functions reports from an Internal Control perspective.
Clarify Ad-hoc questions related to his/her process from local External/ Internal auditors.
Align with Finance Services for all related internal control topics in particular regarding roles and responsibilities (who perform the tasks, who perform the controls )
MANAGE CONTROL ACTIVITIES
Establish and enhance a monitoring system that addresses key internal control risks in your perimeter.
Support to LPOs during the CSA (Findings, Root cause & AP definition) to ensure completeness in Interact
Perform SOX design walkthroughs and conduct OE testing and IC testing walkthroughs, collect evidence, record results, findings and AP’s
Perform Quality reviews with LPO to ensure consistent and relevant AP’s
Coordinate with Finance Services the presentation of CSA and testing results to the site leadership management
Align with local external auditors over SOX deficiencies and monitoring of closure and escalade to Internal Control Global Process Lead if necessary.
Monitor implementation plan and follow up records status updates in Interact.
Proofread documents to ensure alignment with Global requirements
Perform ad-hoc tests based on process criticality assessment per sites
PARTNER WITH THE BUSINESS
Establish and maintain a good working relationship with sites LPOs, sites FBP’s, Regional Finance Services and sites leadership management.
Onboard local process and local control owners on internal control processes, control framework, ICM and roles / responsibilities
Organize the training for local process and control owners on control-specific topics including CIGs with the support of the relevant Internal Control Global Process Lead.
Support key projects in the region (incl. M&A) launched by M&S from an Internal Control standpoint.
Responsible for presenting the self-assessment and internal control testing results to LPOs and local M&S Management
Carry out regular touchpoints with key local stakeholders
DRIVE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Implement end-to-end Core Model reviews and monitoring
Support the implementation of LEAN process improvement initiatives and workshops
Support the implementation of Continuous Control Monitoring projects and the SCAD projects
About you
Experience :
Strong experience at Sanofi preferably in a multi-cultural environment
Relevant experience in internal audit/internal control or business operational role in related functions preferably in Manufacturing environment
A consulting (Big4) or Controlling background is a plus.
Soft skills :
Proven capabilities in Developing Business Partnering.
Problem solving oriented and enhance a Thoughtful Risk-Taking culture.
Strong inter-cultural skills and eagerness to work in a very international setting.
Curious and eager to challenge status quo and leverage digital tools.
Developing Agility in Project Execution with cross-functional partners and drive process improvement initiatives across an organization
Excellent organizational and analytical skills as well as communication skills to build commitment create adherence and report to management.
Technical skills :
Microsoft Office
Power BI / click sense is a plus.
Languages :
Fluent in English
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) !
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)
Sanofi Group
- Sanofi Group Jobs