Operational Excellence Associate - VIE

Position: Operational Excellence Associate - VIE Contract
## Operational Excellence Associate - VIE Contract Apply locations:
Framingham, MA:
Northborough, MAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
September 14, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R2855247
** Operational Excellence Associate - VIE Contract
**
* Location:

United States of America, Framingham
* Target start date: 01/09/2026iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.
** About the job
*** As
** Operational Excellence Associate VIE
** within our Operational Excellence & Performance you’ll work closely with The Operational Excellence (OpEx) staff, engineers, and the compliance team to help solve manufacturing and facility related issues in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. You will support the biologics business unit ensuring continued delivery of high-quality products to patients.
** Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and  Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.
** Ready to get started?
*** 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.
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* Main responsibilities:

*** Support teams in Kaizen and continuous improvement exercises.
* Support Value Stream Mapping, 5S and other operational excellence activities.
* Compile, analyze and format data for routine use in decision making and performance management.
* Build databases and digital tools to support operational excellence.
* Support supply chain robustness and continuous improvement activities.
* Review and analyze technical drawings and procedures.
* Investigate material and equipment failures.
* Identify and implement process improvements.
* Must have ability to get gowned and access good manufacturing practices (GMP) area and be autonomous.
** About you
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* Experience:

*** 1-2 years in a similar role would be a plus.
** Soft and technical skills:
*** Ability to read, write and hold sensitive conversations in English.
* Strong Computer Skills and Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power

BI is required.
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
* Self-starter capable of working in a high paced environment.
* Enjoy hands-on work and interest in all things mechanical and automated.
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* Education:

*** Bachelor's Degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) / engineering (Preference is Chemical, Mechanical, Computer System, Electrical) or Operational Excellence.
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* Languages:

*** Fluent English (written and verbal).
** Why choose us?
*** Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
* Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
* Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
* Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
* Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation – at speed and scale.
* Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.
* Work with AI, robotics, and next-gen automation to redefine global manufacturing and supply.iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging…