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The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress.\nWe are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?\nJoin our global CSO Vendor Management team as a Clinical Vendor Manager and you’ll be a critical member of the clinical trial team working closely with our strategic vendors from start-up, throughout the entire lifecycle of the clinical trial to close-out. You will be the first line of contact for all study matters including vendor escalation and troubleshooting to resolve technical and operational challenges while closely monitoring timelines with the aGSMs/GSMs.\nBe part of something exceptional. Our Budapest Hub has been recognized for workplace excellence, innovation, and our commitment to putting people first. 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Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team in an international work environmentWork from an \"Office of the Year 2025\" award winner with flexible home office policyEnjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impactTake 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 leaveAn individual and well-structured introduction and training of new employees and we will dedicate a Buddy for you to better navigate in your first weeksJoin a great community & special events (Monthly Board Game Nights, Summer Events, Well-Being Lectures & Sport Clubs)\nOffice of the Year 2025 - Evolution Award\nOur most recent award - Sanofi is recognized for creating an innovative workspace that supports collaboration and adaptability.Marketing Diamond Award 2026 - Employer Branding\nOne of the highest honours at Hungary's prestigious Marketing Diamond Awards, recognizing excellence in employer branding.BSC Investor of the Year 2025\nAwarded 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\nRanked 3rd among the most attractive employers in Hungary. Hungarian Employer Branding Awards 2025 - Gold & Silver\nBest Strategic Employer Branding Campaign (Gold) and Best Employer Branding Campaign in the Pharma Sector (Silver).\nPursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.\nProgress 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. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. \nWatch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!Discover our Code of Conduct, that serves as the moral compass that guides us when chasing the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Please ensure to have read this document before applying. #Sanofi #SanofiCareers #joinSanofi#jobopportunities #careeropportunities #sscjob#Sanofi_Budapest_Hub #Budapest#R&D#LI-EUR #LI-hybrid\nPursue progress, discover extraordinary\nBetter 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. 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