Clinical Supply Chain Project Leader

Sanofi; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

14 weeks parental leave

Wellness programs

Career growth and international moves

Job summary

Sanofi seeks a Clinical Supply Chain Project Leader to drive IMP supply, ensuring timelines, quality, and budget compliance for assigned projects. You will define CSC strategy at the project level and oversee study management activities, aligning with global standards and KPIs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and communicate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and successful trial execution in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years OR Master’s with 3+ years in Health Sciences or related fields.
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry, especially clinical supply chain, clinical operations, or manufacturing.
• Project Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement clinical supply chain strategy aligned with project objectives and CSC KPIs.
• Oversee study management activities ensuring adherence to plan and GCP/GMP standards.
• Manage risk, monitor plan execution, and implement mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with project team; lead CSC-Study Leaders and stakeholders.
• Report progress and issues to CSC Leadership Team and drive process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Pharmaceutical industry experience

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master in Health Sciences or related

Tools

N-SIDE forecasting systems

IRT systems

Job description

Job title: Clinical Supply Chain Project Leader

• Location: Cambridge, MA

About the Job

The Clinical Supply Chain Project Leader (CSC-PL) is accountable for IMP supply with respect to timelines, quality and budget for a given project.

The CSC-PL is responsible to:

• Defines and implements the CSC Strategy at project level.
• Oversees study management activities ensuring adherence to plan.
• Represents CSC at project level.

The CSC-PL will also ensure clear, concise, consistent, and timely communication with stakeholders and act as a change agent through the leadership of global initiatives targeting process improvement and engaging all partners throughout the clinical supply chain.

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.

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:

CSC Strategy & Implementation

• Define and implement clinical supply chain strategy aligned with CSC KPIs and project objectives
• Assess study design feasibility (ID study card, Abbreviated Protocol stages) and optimize project delivery
• Influence Label & Pack outsourcing and distribution network strategy decisions
• Monitor supply chain performance (cost, lead times, quality) using KPIs and digital tools
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across clinical supply chain operations

Study Management Oversight

• Lead CSC-Study Leaders and oversee all operational activities ensuring compliance with GCP/GMP standards
• Ensure CSC strategy harmonization across multiple trials with adherence to timelines and budget
• Monitor plan execution, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce lead times and costs
• Serve as primary point of contact for project team and coordinate PAI preparation

CSC Representation & Stakeholder Communication

• Provide CSC expertise and contribute to project decision-making in project meetings.
• Escalate IMP/device/AxMP/comparator issues and propose mitigation strategies
• Interact with GPH, CMC leaders, and Clinical leaders to integrate CSC requirements into project strategy
• Report Progress and issues to CSC Leadership Team
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and provide feedback on contractor performance

About You

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5+ years OR Master’s degree with at least 3+ years preferably in Health Sciences or related disciplines (Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, etc.)

Experience & Technical Skills:

• Experience in pharmaceutical industry, preferably within clinical supply chain, clinical operations, or manufacturing environments.
• Project Management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GxP regulations and IMP requirements
• Any experience with N-SIDE forecasting systems, IRT systems preferred
• Risk management experience.

Soft Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in engaging and ensuring collaboration across different functions.
• Excellent workload priorization within a dynamic, timeline-driven, culturally diverse organization.
• Advanced organizational, planning, and prioritization skills with effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to build and maintain efficient professional relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Experience operating in cross-cultural and complex organizational matrices.
• Self-driven with effective time management skills.

Why Choose Us

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take 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 leave.
• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.
• Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
• Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Aff…

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.