Senior Statistical Project Lead - Rare Diseases

Sanofi; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 weeks parental leave

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a Statistical Project Leader to provide statistical leadership across one or more project teams in Rare Disease & Rare Blood Disorders. The role focuses on innovative statistical solutions to support trial decisions across all development phases, with growth through development opportunities and inclusive career paths.

As Lead Statistician, you will mentor staff, guide regulatory interactions, and represent statistics in cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, or related quantitative/scientific discipline
• Experience: PhD holders, minimum 5 years; Master holders, minimum 7 years in pharma/biotech/related industries
• Academic or research experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more moderate to complex late-phase rare disease projects or studies with scientific leadership
• Direct statistical support and ensure quality and relevance to regulatory authorities and journals
• Mentor project team members and promote teamwork, efficiency, and innovation
• Plan, track, and justify resource needs; optimize utilization across projects
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and collaborate with other functions

Skills

Project management

Statistical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory documentation

Education

PhD or Master’s in Statistics/Biostatistics

Tools

Statistical software tools

Job description

Sanofi is seeking a Statistical Project Leader to provide statistical leadership across one or more project teams in Rare Disease & Rare Blood Disorders. The role focuses on innovative statistical solutions to support trial decisions across all development phases, with growth through development opportunities and inclusive career paths.

As Lead Statistician, you will mentor staff, guide regulatory interactions, and represent statistics in cross-functional initiatives.