**_About the job_** Sanofi is a leading organization in the Bio Pharma industry, committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a positive and inclusive workplace. With a global presence and a dynamic work environment, we pride ourselves on our culture of continuous improvement and employee empowerment. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join our team as the People Director for our Central & South Europe operations. The People Director CSE MCO (Central & South Europe Multi Country Organisation) will be responsible for deploying a unified P&C local strategy that supports the company’s business objectives and the Global CoEs strategic initiatives, enhance employee engagement, and fosters a high-performance culture. He/She will act as a trusted strategic P&C business partner to the Senior Business Leaders of the geography and will support them in designing innovative P&C approaches and be a Sanofi ambassador for the international region. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, knowledge of social relations, appetite for IA and innovation, and a passion for cultivating a positive workplace culture and developing people. About the Geography Our MCO is comprised by 7 direct countries including Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Romania, Greece and Israel, and we have presence of both Pharma and Vaccines business operations, while at the same time we are hosting one of the biggest Global Business services centers and a growing manufacturing unit. In our MCO, we are dedicated to ensuring _all CSE patients have access_ to cutting-edge _treatments by leveraging data and AI_ at scale, implementing _effective go-to-market_ strategies, influencing pharmaceutical industry and EU agenda, and building a _cohesive_ , _diverse_ , and _highly skilled_ community. **Main Responsibilities:** + Ensure the **deployment of One P&C strategy** , **business strategy** and **P&C culture change** and as such **is a member of the MCO Council at the country council.** + Focus on **strategic activities** such as workforce and succession, (in partnership with TM GBU Lead) talent & leadership development, culture, D&I for the respective market , in support of GBU/GF and CoE strategies + **Ensure talent strategy deployment at market level** : Partner with the market Council to support their individual development. Review the Country Council succession depth to ensure appropriate talent density in partnership with the GBU/GF PBPs and TM leads + **Partners with leaders and Talent Acquisition CoE** on senior leadership hires for the market and on hires into roles which help to build deep skill/knowledge in a critical capability area aligned to strategic plans. + Own the global **P&C support** for employees and line managers through PE and Hubs and though country coordination. + Coordinate and lead all **P&C function matters** within the market. + Partner with the **respective leadership teams** to holistically **shape and enable the business priorities** by driving the **people agenda,** develop and own **people plan** for the market in support of GBU/GF/Coe strategies + Drive **change agenda** and key projects, at market level within global frame + Manage the relationship with **People Services** at local level. Hereby, focuses on **improving service experience and efficiency, and working in partnership with Business operation to reinforce our hub strategy.** + Own **Social Unions /Labor Relations** + Is accountable for P&C **compliance** within market. + Manage **P&C budget** for the market. + Represents Sanofi externally, by shaping the external environment as advocate of critical business agendas, influencing key stakeholders + Leads a transversal team of P&C professional across different countries and has **direct accountability over the following functions** (within the Global strategic framework): TM, People Excellence, Union relations, Culture, Diversity and Experience (CDE), R&P (Rewards and Performance), partner with learning COE to build deep skill & knowledge. + Function as **outside Ambassador of Employer Branding** promoting P&C Sanofi initiatives taking part in selected events and associations. _About you_ - Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field; master’s degree preferred. - Minimum of 10years of HR experience, with international exposure. - Proven experience in leadership development, compensation, employee relations, culture transformation, change management and Crisis management - Great leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization & ability to represent P&C externally. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions. - Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. - Management of a remote and diverse team. - Fluent in English. **Pursue** _Progress_ . **Discover** _Extraordinary_ . **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) ! Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement (https://www.sanofi.com/en/careers/global-terms-and-conditions/) 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)