Global Value Lead – GM&E

Global Value Lead

Location:

Budapest, Hungary

Job type:
Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid

Travel:
Position may require up to 10% international business travel

As the Global Process Owner for Global Meetings and Events, our organization drives operational excellence to deliver best-in-class event experiences while ensuring compliance and transparency. We are responsible for establishing standardized global processes, leading digital transformation, and unlocking business value through automation and continuous improvement across Sanofi's worldwide meeting and events ecosystem. Our team serves as the strategic center of excellence, providing governance, innovation, and support to enable seamless, compliant, and efficient event management globally.

The Global Value Lead defines and drives the value framework for the Global Meeting and Events organization, establishing performance metrics and governance mechanisms that demonstrate business impact and ensure operational excellence. This role translates GM&E data into actionable insights, monitors compliance with global guidelines, and manages strategic governance with key logistics agencies to continuously optimize value delivery across the organization.

Be part of something exceptional. Our Budapest Hub has been recognized for workplace excellence, innovation, and our commitment to putting people first. See the full list of our awards at the end of this posting.

Main responsibilities:

• Define and implement a value framework and performance scorecard for the Global Meeting & Events (GM&E) organization, aligned with Sanofi's strategic objectives
• Establish and track KPIs and performance metrics, providing real-time visibility to leadership
• Benchmark GM&E performance against industry standards to identify optimization opportunities
• Drive data-driven insights and translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives for stakeholder decision-making
• Ensure reporting accuracy and consistency across all GM&E outputs, monitoring adherence to global guidelines across regions
• Escalate deviations from global meeting and events guidelines as needed
• Define and implement governance frameworks with key logistics agencies, ensuring accountability, SLA compliance, and contractual performance delivery
• Lead agency performance reviews and implement improvement plans, managing regular governance meetings to track commitments

Experience and skills:

• 5+ years in performance management, business analysis, or KPI development
• Experience with business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel advanced)
• Background in vendor/agency management and governance frameworks
• Strong analytical skills and executive reporting experience
• Ability to translate data into actionable business insights
• Experience in pharmaceutical/regulated industries preferred
• Strong collaboration skills in matrix, global organizations

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's preferred

Languages:

• Fluent English, both written and verbal

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave

Office of the Year 2025 – Evolution Award Our most recent award – Sanofi is recognized for creating an innovative workspace that supports collaboration and adaptability.

Marketing Diamond Award 2026 – Employer Branding One of the highest honours at Hungary's prestigious Marketing Diamond Awards, recognizing excellence in employer branding.

BSC Investor of the Year 2025 Awarded by HIPA, ABSL Hungary, and AmCham Hungary for our contribution to Hungary's business services sector.

PwC Workforce Preference Survey 2025 – Top 3 Most Attractive Employers Ranked 3rd among the most attractive employers in Hungary.

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