Head of Strategy and Management Office, Global Clinical Development

Job title: Head of Strategy and Management Office, Global Clinical Development

• Location: Swiftwater, PA, Waltham, MA

About the Job

As Head of Strategy and Management Office within our Global Clinical Development team, you'll lead the transformation of how we deliver our clinical portfolio and drive operational excellence across a global organization. Ready to get started?

In this pivotal leadership role, you'll act in a role akin to chief operating officer and problem-solver for Global Clinical Development, designing and delivering our transformation roadmap while optimizing our operating model. You'll shape our digital strategy, manage strategic external partnerships, and lead a team dedicated to increasing organizational effectiveness and engagement.

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

• Lead the design and delivery of our five-year transformation roadmap to optimize the Global Clinical Development operating model, increase organizational effectiveness, and enhance our ability to deliver the clinical portfolio at scale.

• Develop and present business cases to Vaccine R&D Leadership and Executive Committee to support operational model changes, process simplification, and strategic investments.

• Drive the digital strategy for the department by coordinating with functional leaders, Digital R&D, and cross-company digital teams to implement AI-powered tools, monitor progress, and foster cultural adoption across the organization.

• Oversee budget and resource management deliverables and processes working closely with functional platform heads to ensure optimal resource allocation and coordination and working closely on our Hub strategy in India, Budapest and China.

• Manage the departmental management office, including risk mitigation strategies, internal and regulatory audit readiness, training and onboarding programs, systems access, and communication strategy.

• Lead a team of Strategic External Collaboration specialists to assess, implement, and manage high-impact partnerships with government agencies, healthcare organizations, and industry collaborators.

• Develop and monitor departmental objectives and key results, track performance metrics, and implement initiatives to increase team engagement and effectiveness across a multicultural, global organization.

About You

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific, medical, or business field 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 multiple geographies preferrred

• Familiarity with clinical development operations and digital R&D — ability to credibly engage with scientific and technical stakeholders

Soft & Technical Skills

• Exceptional problem-solving capability — comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving clarity

• Strong project and program management discipline

• Ability to lead through influence in complex matrix organizations without direct authority

• Outstanding communication and storytelling skills — able to translate complex operational and scientific topics for diverse audiences including executive leadership

• Collaborative, culturally agile, and energized by working across a global organization

Languages

• Fluent English required; additional languages a plus

Travel

• Up to 20% domestic and international

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.

• Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.

• Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. 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.

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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.