Sanofi
Company: Sanofi
Job Title: Clinical Study Budget Support
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Department: Clinical Study Support and Operations (CSSO)
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Clinical Research
Job Function: Clinical Supply Chain Operations, Budget Management & Procurement Support
About Sanofi
Sanofi is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines and vaccines. The company works across research, development, manufacturing, and healthcare operations to support patients worldwide.
Sanofi is looking for a Clinical Study Budget Support professional to join its Clinical Study Support and Operations (CSSO) team in Hyderabad. The selected candidate will support clinical supply chain activities by managing budgets, purchase orders, contracts, invoices, and financial controls associated with clinical trials.
Job Description
The Clinical Study Budget Support professional will manage the financial and operational aspects of clinical supply chain activities, working closely with internal operational teams and external vendors.
The role involves handling work orders, purchase orders, change orders, invoice processing, budget tracking, cost reconciliation, and resolving financial discrepancies. The candidate will also collaborate with international stakeholders, contract research organizations (CROs), contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), depot providers, and other clinical service providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end contract processes, including Work Orders (WO), Purchase Orders (PO), Change Orders (CO), invoice management, and contract closure through the COUPA system.
- Track order and approval status and provide regular updates to operational teams and stakeholders.
- Coordinate requests for proposals, quotations, and vendor budget inquiries.
- Request and manage Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements, Supplier IDs, Cost Centers, and HACAT codes.
- Follow up on WO, PO, and CO requests until final approval.
- Ensure accurate integration of orders into enterprise resource planning (ERP) and backend systems.
- Support invoice payments through goods receipt integration and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Conduct invoice controls and assist with study cost reconciliation.
- Participate in budget review meetings, monitor expenditure, follow up on accruals, and identify the need for change orders.
- Investigate overspending, invoice discrepancies, and tax code issues, implementing appropriate corrective actions.
- Maintain consolidated databases and documentation repositories.
- Support other clinical study operations activities as required.
Eligibility Criteria and Required Skills
Candidates should have:
- Proven experience in financial operations, budget management, or procurement support.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical research, or another regulated industry.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and procurement platforms; COUPA experience is preferred.
- Understanding of purchase orders, invoicing, contract management, and financial processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and discrepancy-resolution skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- The ability to collaborate with international teams, vendors, finance partners, and operational stakeholders.
- A commitment to compliance, accuracy, and operational excellence.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This role offers an opportunity to contribute to global clinical trial operations while gaining experience in clinical supply chain financial management, procurement systems, vendor coordination, and budget control within a global pharmaceutical organization.
Job Location
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should review the official Sanofi careers portal and search for Clinical Study Budget Support in Hyderabad to find the current vacancy and submit an application.
Official Careers Website: https://jobs.sanofi.com/
To apply for this job please visit jobs.sanofi.com.

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