Project Programming Lead

Sanofi; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 122,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Comprehensive health benefits

Global exposure

Job summary

Sanofi in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Project Programming Lead to steer the scientific programming for vaccines development programs across late-phase and early/post-marketing projects. You will provide technical and operational leadership, oversee outsourcing, and drive CDISC-compliant submissions while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires strong SAS/R programming experience, CDISC proficiency, and leadership in a global setting, with English fluency and a passion for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related health sciences field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in SAS or R programming, proficiency in CDISC standards (SDTM/ADaM) and regulatory submission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific programming deliverables with guidance and hands-on support to ensure high-quality, timely outputs.
• Manage project planning and resources, tracking timelines and global resource use.
• Ensure standardization and consistency of specifications and deliverables across studies and analyses.
• Drive regulatory submissions including electronic packages; ensure CDISC data packages meet regulatory expectations.
• Oversee outsourcing engagements and coordinate with external resources.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with project statisticians and clinical project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Math/CS or related health sciences

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Job title: Project Programming Lead Location: Morristown, NJ

About the Job

As Project Programming Lead within our Vaccines Biostatistical Sciences team, you'll lead the scientific programming of a large or couple of small project(s) from our vaccines portfolio, bringing data to life along the development value chain. Assume responsibility for all scientific programming activities related to a late phase clinical development project or multiple projects in early or post-marketing phase. The incumbent provides technical and operational leadership, accountable for all programming activities for the related project(s). In addition, assume transversal responsibility like outsourcing operation management. 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related health sciences field.
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in SAS or R programming, proficiency in CDISC standards (SDTM/ADaM) and regulatory submission requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven success performing, coordinating and overseeing the preparation, execution, reporting and documentation of all study and project‑level asset development programming deliverables in a global setting.
• Proven experience in dealing with third party vendors.
• Demonstrated leadership that includes interpersonal skills necessary for effective teamwork in multi-cultural setting, ability to embrace and lead change, being curious to innovate and to bring improvement in the team practices where it adds value.
• Demonstrated experience implementing automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.

Main responsibilities

• Lead scientific programming deliverables - Provide leadership, guidance and hands‑on support to ensure high‑quality, timely programming outputs while ensuring compliance with internal standards, SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project planning & resources - Plan and track programming activities, timelines, and resource utilization in a global setting.
• Ensure standardization & consistency - Maintain consistency in specifications and programming deliverables across individual studies and integrated analyses.
• Drive regulatory submissions - Lead regulatory submission activities, including electronic submission packages, ensuring CDISC data packages comply with Health Authority expectations (FDA, PMDA, CDE, KFDA, etc.).
• Oversight activities for outsourcing engagements and guide team interactions with external resources.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally - Partner effectively with project statistician(s); participate in clinical project meetings and contribute relevant inputs.
• Act into transversal responsibility, contributing to process improvement or ensuring outsourcing operation management (coordinate the CRO partnership from a business perspective; Ensure the operational quality and timely delivery through the follow‑up of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and the organization of lessons learned meetings; Contribute to the maintenance of partnership governance and process documentation and any shared IT environments, such as Teams or SharePoint sites).
• Mentor - Provide guidance to junior staff on programming techniques and standards implementation.

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…

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is: $122.250,00 - $176.583,33 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.

We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug‑discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.