Vendor Manager Associate - VIE Contract

• Location: Hungary, Budapest
• Target start date: 01/02/2026

iMove, 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 Vendor Manager Associate VIE within our Research & Development team, you’ll support the clinical study leads, and your work will not only be focused on setup phase but also on support throughout the entire lifecycle of the clinical trial to close-out. You will providessupervision and management for one or several types of services (eCOA, CLAb, Patient Recruitment & retention…), and participate or leading WW initiatives related to vendors and services, cross functions and/or cross Hubs.

Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.

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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.

Main responsibilities:

• Translate the protocol requirements into vendor technical specifications; liaise / initiate with procurement the vendor proposal, budget and contract and provide recommendations to finalize vendor selection.
• Review and finalize vendor plans, manuals, and tools.
• Oversee UAT completion and ensure finalization of vendor requirements on time.
• Monitor the collection, processing, and analysis of data.
• Provide analysis and reporting of cross-project trends, issues and risks.
• Assess improvements opportunities transversally with Vendor Excellence Managers.
• Measure progress made against projects, services to reach study and global service goals.
• Collaboration with various functions within and outside CSO: Trial Operations, CSU, Legal, Procurement, and Finance.

About you

Experience:

• 1-2 years experience in the pharmaceutical/CRO industry in trial operations.

Soft and technical skills:

• Advanced communication and organizational skills.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Focus on details, and very good analytical skills.

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Life Sciences or similar field.

Languages:

• Strong English skills (verbal and written), able to exchange fluently in a global environment.

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.
• Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.
• Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
• Join a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core, with Employee Resource Groups and leadership programs that celebrate every voice.