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Sanofi Group O2C Continuous Improvement Lead Bogota in Bogota, Colombia
O2C Continuous Improvement Lead Bogota
- Location: Bogotá
About the job
Our Hubs are a crucial part of how we innovate, improving performance across every Sanofi department and providing a springboard for the amazing work we do. Build a career and you can be part of transforming our business while helping to change millions of lives. Ready? As within our O2C Continuous Improvement Lead Bogota in our Order To Cash team.
The Order to Cash Continuous Improvement Lead serves as a strategic change agent at hub level responsible for operational excellence & process optimization across the entire O2C value chain. This role is instrumental in the design, implementation, and governance of continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business value while ensuring compliance with GXP requirements.
The position requires a balance of analytical rigor, project coordination, and cross-process leadership to transform operational processes, enhance customer experience, and drive financial performance. The lead will champion a culture of continuous improvement across O2C hubs.
Key Responsibilities
Change Management & Adoption
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
Lead change management plan as primary change ambassador by proposing, deploying, measuring change adoption plan for Hub end users in partnership with the Transformation Lead & Key Users
Coordinate and provide consolidated view on user adoption through metrics
Consolidate change impact analysis from various sources, identify solutions and implement at Hub level, escalate if needed
Facilitate workshops to drive continuous improvement in culture Hub Continuous improvement orchestration
Serve as the primary liaison between hub operations and BOOM teams and ensure methodology consistency
Establish workforce planning for the impacted hub expertise (Key Users, SME, team leads and Process managers) to prioritize initiatives and anticipate potential backfill needs (e.g projects requesting full-time Key Users for 6 months)
Ensure Continuous Improvement tracker is up to date for all initiatives led by the Hub Teams
Ensure planning adherence on agreed initiatives
Orchestrate initiatives from ideation to implementation and value tracking according to the DAI in place
Support prioritization and monitor adoption/value delivered in coordination with Process Managers
Process analysis coordination
Conduct comprehensive process mapping and analysis to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities and accelerate value creation
Partner with Key Users and business teams to understand pain points and requirements
Conduct root cause analysis for process failures and implement corrective actions
Ensure that deviations are created in Veeva Vault for GXP activities and mitigated
Ensure that deviations and exceptions are created in Veeva Vault versus GOPs.
Support Core model adherence evaluation and follow-up on actions to close the gaps
Identify opportunities for process automation and digital transformation
Ensure successful implementation of new processes
Identify opportunities for process automation
About you
Experience : 5+ years of progressive experience in process improvement, operational excellence, or business transformation
Demonstrated success leading improvement initiatives with measurable business impact
3+ years of experience in Order to Cash or financial operations, preferably in a global shared services environment
Experience working in GXP-regulated environments and quality management systems (Veeva) is a plus
Experience with advanced data analysis and performance measurement methodologies
Demonstrated expertise in process design, implementation, and governance
Soft and technical skills : Advanced knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
Strong understanding of SAP S4HANA and O2C modules
Knowledge of automation technologies (RPA, workflow automation)
Understanding of internal controls, compliance requirements, and risk management
Leadership & Influence
Ability to influence without direct authority across organizational boundaries
Change management expertise and ability to drive adoption of new processes
Coaching and mentoring skills to develop continuous improvement capabilities in others
Business & Analytical Skills
Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking
Financial acumen and ability to quantify business impact
Project and program management expertise
Systems thinking and ability to understand complex interdependencies
Communication & Collaboration
Facilitation skills for workshops and collaborative sessions
Negotiation and conflict resolution capabilities
Presentation skills and ability to articulate complex concepts clearly
Education: Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; master’s degree preferred
Professional certification in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt) is preferred
Languages : Advanced English written and verbal
Second languages is a plus
Why choose us?
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
You’ll be part of leading the first experiences a job seeker has with Sanofi and ensuring it is best-in-class and driving conversions.
You’ll be part of a truly diverse cross-cultural team and can have real business impact.
Flexible working policies, including up to 50% remote work.
Private medical care, life and health insurance, and gender-neutral paid parental leave
Colombia is one of Sanofi’s key locations for new talents, having a big footprint with the Bogota HUB and its best-in-class operation.
Mexico and Argentina Play an instrumental part in creating best practice and innovation within our 3 vaccines production plants.
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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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.
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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) !
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