Sanofi
Biopharma
ClinicalOperationsProjectLead
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“Clinical Operations Project Lead at Sanofi. Skills: Project management, Clinical operations, Global development. Provide input into operational strategy. Prepare operational assumptions”
Industry & Context.
Innovative problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years experience, 10+ years managing projects, Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences
Nice to Have
Advanced degree preferred
What You'll Do.
Provide input into operational strategy
Prepare operational assumptions
Develop operational plans
Propose clinical operations solutions
Ensure study/program performance
Drive CSO project team
Coach COSL for study execution
Set goals with other functions
Meet development plan requirements
Contribute to CSO business expansion
Identify process improvement opportunities
Ensure performance and development cycle completion
Set priorities for direct reports
Identify people skills needs
Support sub-group development
Provide performance feedback
Mentor direct reports
Mentor indirect reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Global Project Team; Clinical Sub-Team; Cross-functional teams; Internal and external stakeholders
Communication Scope
Presentation skills; Verbal communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Project management, Program management
Full Job Description
**Job title:** Clinical Operations Project Lead **Location:** Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ **About the job** 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. The Clinical Operations Project Lead (COPL) provides strategic input into the global development plan as well as directs, supervises and manages all operational aspects of global clinical projects and is accountable for ensuring quality deliverables on time and within budget. The COPL is a core member of the Global Project Team (GPT) and co-manages the Clinical Sub-Team (CST). The COPL is expected to be able to effectively lead large, complicated program development and/or multiple programs simultaneously with minimal guidance. The COPL is the main partner between the global project team and the larger operations group and manages project deliverables on a day-to-day basis. The COPL is accountable for ensuring deliverables through effective program/project management, using his/her business acumen and people skills to optimize CSO resources and lead studies in an effective and agile manner. The COPL is also the CSO’s main interface with other functions and units for the project and enabling functions. The COPL is expected to teach, coach and mentor direct reports and contributes to process improvement efforts and drives operational process implementation and compliance, while taking clear action to foster innovation along the value chain. The COPL may lead and manage a team of several Clinical Operations Study Leads (COSL) in their project (anywhere from 4 to 8). **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
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