Global Clinical Development Strategy & Transformation Lead

Sanofi EU; Swiftwater (Monroe County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi Inc. in Swiftwater, PA and Waltham, MA seeks a visionary Head of Strategy and Management Office to transform Global Clinical Development. You will shape the five-year roadmap, optimize the operating model, and drive operational excellence across a global organization.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage budgets and partnerships, and steer digital strategies with AI-powered tools to accelerate drug development and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree or equivalent strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive business experience in global pharmaceutical, biotech, consulting, or related field
• 3+ years of people leadership experience
• Proven track record leading transformation initiatives in global, multicultural scientific or R&D settings
• Demonstrated ability to build and present compelling business cases to executive leadership
• Experience managing multicultural global teams, budgets, and resources across geographies
• Familiarity with clinical development operations and digital R&D - ability to credibly engage with scientific and technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead the five-year transformation roadmap to optimize the Global Clinical Development operating model.
• Develop and present business cases to Vaccine R&D Leadership and Executive Committee.
• Drive the department's digital strategy and implement AI-powered tools across the organization.
• Oversee budget and resource management and Hub strategy across India, Budapest, and China.
• Manage the departmental management office including risk mitigation, audits, training, and access.
• Lead Strategic External Collaboration specialists to manage high-impact partnerships with agencies and industry.
• Develop and monitor departmental objectives and ensure engagement across the global organization

Skills

Leadership

Transformation

Program management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Problem solving

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AI-powered tools

Job description

Sanofi Inc. in Swiftwater, PA and Waltham, MA seeks a visionary Head of Strategy and Management Office to transform Global Clinical Development. You will shape the five-year roadmap, optimize the operating model, and drive operational excellence across a global organization.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage budgets and partnerships, and steer digital strategies with AI-powered tools to accelerate drug development and enhance organizational effectiveness.