Digital Biomarker Operational Lead - VIE Contract

Digital Biomarker Operational Lead - VIE Contract

• Location: United States of America, Cambridge
• Target start date: 01/12/2025

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.

About the job

As Digital Biomarker Operational Lead VIE within our Clinical Innovation team, you will support the integration and operational execution of digital biomarkers and Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) across Sanofi’s clinical studies. Working closely with global and local study teams, you will assist in vendor onboarding, study planning, implementation, and tracking progress against timelines and deliverables. This role focuses on hands-on coordination and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful deployment of DHTs in clinical trials. You will contribute to operational problem-solving, process documentation, and lessons learned, while continuously developing expertise in digital biomarker operations. Ready to get started?

The Clinical Innovation team plays a pivotal role by identifying, accelerating, and scaling innovations that enhance clinical trial outcomes and experiences for patients, sites, and sponsors. One of its key functions is the Digital Biomarker Strategy and Operations Team, which leads efforts to incorporate Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) into clinical programs to generate health-related data, improve patient insights, and optimize study operations.

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:

• Support the operationalization of digital biomarkers within clinical studies.
• Assist with vendor onboarding, implementation activities, and tracking study-level milestones.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure digital components are delivered on time and to required standards.
• Monitor the execution of operational tasks during study start-up, conduct, and closeout.
• Escalate challenges and risks to the appropriate leads and participate in resolution discussions
• Work closely with Study Teams, Project Managers, Digital Endpoint Strategy Leads, Procurement, and Regulatory to align on study-specific needs.
• Attend and document project meetings, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up on deliverables.
• Develop foundational knowledge in digital health technologies and digital biomarkers.

About you

Experience:

• 3+ years of relevant experience (including studies) in a combination of biomedical engineering, clinical research, digital biomarker operations, clinical operations, study management, or medical research support roles.
• Direct experience in digital biomarker operations is preferred.
• Experience working in or with cross-functional clinical teams.

Soft and Technical skills:

• Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn.
• Adaptability and comfort in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Solution-oriented approach and strong follow-through.
• Interest in innovation and digital transformation in healthcare.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Experience supporting clinical trials in Phases I–IV would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with digital health technologies and/or digital Clinical tools would be an advantage.
• Exposure to vendor management or outsourcing processes would be an advantage.
• Understanding of clinical trial processes and terminology would be an advantage.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, public health, clinical research, or a related field.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus.

Languages:

• Fluent English (written and verbal).

Why choose us?

• Opportunity to work with a leading global healthcare company at the forefront of digital transformation.
• Collaborative and innovative work-environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
• Mentoring and professional development and growth opportunities.
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies and their practical applications.
• International work environment.
• Meaningful impact on clinical development processes.