Clinical Outcome Assessment Lead

Sanofi; Gentilly; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global biopharma company in Gentilly is seeking a COA Lead to define and manage COA endpoint strategies in clinical research. The ideal candidate will have experience in pharmaceutical or consultancy environments, strong analytical skills, and relevant advanced academic qualifications. Join us in advancing the science that improves lives.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in COA in Pharma / CRO / Consultancy with proven track record.
• Knowledge of drug development process and regulatory environment.

Responsabilités

• Accountable for the definition of COA endpoint strategies.
• Manage the qualitative and quantitative research projects.
• Prepare scientific documents for internal and external communication.

Connaissances

Strong analytical and synthesis skills

Accountability and hands‑on mindset

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Formation

Relevant advanced academic degree

Description du poste

Job title :

The remit of the Clinical Outcome Assessment (COA) team at Sanofi is to incorporate the patients’ perspective (and other subjective perspectives) into clinical research through the utilization of Clinical Outcome Assessments (COAs) and other methods.

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 :

The COA Lead is accountable for the definition of COA endpoint strategies and responsible for the conduct of related activities in relation to specific programs, assets or indications. The scope evolves as the COA Lead gains experience in role and demonstrates ability to take more in quantity (TA portfolio), impact (primary and key secondary endpoints) and exposure (strategic assets or indications).

You are expected to :

• Contribute to the Target Value Proposition with respect to patient‑centric outcomes value messaging
• Contribute to a successful strategy for innovative product by an optimized COA endpoint strategy aligned with Sanofi’s Best In Class / First In Class approach
• Generate a comprehensive understanding of a disease and treatment paradigm through primary and secondary research
• Advise on the use and / or development of Fit‑for‑Purpose COA instruments in clinical research projects; including gap analyses, implementation, statistical analyses, psychometric validation and dissemination
• Manage the qualitative and quantitative research projects to close the validation gap(s) on the selected COA instruments (including vendor management)
• Prepare the scientific documents (reports, regulatory documents, publications, etc.) for internal and external communication

Specific role activities for a COA Lead also include advanced activities :

• Leads specific internal organizational initiatives, within COA and PID‑HVT (eg. RACI, templates, guidance)
• Advocate for the role of quantitative and qualitative COA across Sanofi, participate in creating and delivering education on COAs for internal business partners
• Mentor more junior COA scientists, share specific knowledge and expertise with the COA team; provide direction and delegate specific tasks to associate COA scientist
• Implement new methodologies and promote innovative approaches.
• Define or update overarching approach and framework to COA endpoints strategies in strategic area (eg Oncology, I&I, rare diseases)

Experience ideally expected (indicative) :

• Relevant experience in COA in Pharma / CRO / Consultancy : ideally proven track record from scientific publications in core COA disciplines such as COA data analyses and / or creation or validation of new COAs and / or COA endpoint strategy implementation
• Knowledge of the drug development process and the regulatory (FDA, EMA, local agencies) and payer (EUnetHTA, NICE, HAS, G-BA, other local agencies) environment

Soft and technical skills :

• Strong analytical and synthesis skills of qualitative and quantitative data
• Accountability and hands‑on mindset, autonomy and sense of initiative
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, and balance workload and timelines

Education :

• Relevant advanced academic degree (e.g. doctorate or master degree in psychology, anthropology, sociology, public health, epidemiology, psychometrics, clinical research, physiotherapy, pharmacy, medicine, biostatistics, etc.)

Languages :

• Professional English fluency (written and spoken)

Pursue . Discover

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never‑been‑done‑before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue and Discover – 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, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.