Global Head, Vaccine R&D Project Management (AI‑Driven)

Mass Digital Health; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi Vaccines is seeking a Vx RD Global Head of Project Management to lead the global project management function for New Vaccines R&D. The role drives strategy, governance, and AI-enabled practices to accelerate portfolio delivery and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.

You will manage a 20+ team with 4 direct reports, overseeing cross-functional delivery, risk management, and financial planning across multiple R&D sites worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's or PhD preferred.
• 10 years of related experience in pharmaceutical R&D project/program management.
• 3 years of people leadership experience required.
• PMP/Agile or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for Vaccines R&D project management by establishing best-in-class standards, governance frameworks, and AI/Digital-enabled practices across the portfolio.
• Drive portfolio execution by overseeing end-to-end delivery against scope, schedule, cost, and quality baselines — monitoring pipeline health and ensuring timely escalation and corrective action.
• Lead risk management and compliance across all New Vaccine projects, ensuring proactive risk identification, robust lessons learned processes, and readiness for internal audits.
• Enable effective governance through transparent Stage Gate processes, acting as TARC Secretary and key liaison between Vaccine R&D and Corporate Portfolio Management.
• Inspire and develop talent by leading a global team of 15+ project managers, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and digital innovation.
• Oversee financial and resource planning, providing strategic input to resources and cost forecasts as well as ensuring alignment across R&D, Franchise, and Manufacturing & Supply.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

People Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Decision Making

Budget & Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

PMP Certification

Agile Certification

Tools

PMBOK

Agile

Hybrid

Job description

Sanofi Vaccines is seeking a Vx RD Global Head of Project Management to lead the global project management function for New Vaccines R&D. The role drives strategy, governance, and AI-enabled practices to accelerate portfolio delivery and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.

You will manage a 20+ team with 4 direct reports, overseeing cross-functional delivery, risk management, and financial planning across multiple R&D sites worldwide.