Clinical Supply Chain Project Leader
About The Position
The Clinical Supply Chain Project Leader (CSC-PL) is accountable for IMP supply with respect to timelines, quality and budget for a given project. The CSC-PL is responsible to: Defines and implements the CSC Strategy at project level. Oversees study management activities ensuring adherence to plan. Represents CSC at project level. The CSC-PL will also ensure clear, concise, consistent, and timely communication with stakeholders and act as a change agent through the leadership of global initiatives targeting process improvement and engaging all partners throughout the clinical supply chain. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 5+ years OR Master's degree with at least 3+ years preferably in Health Sciences or related disciplines (Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, etc.)
- Experience in pharmaceutical industry, preferably within clinical supply chain, clinical operations, or manufacturing environments.
- Project Management experience
- Demonstrated leadership experience in engaging and ensuring collaboration across different functions.
- Excellent workload prioritization within a dynamic, timeline-driven, culturally diverse organization.
- Advanced organizational, planning, and prioritization skills with effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication (written and oral), negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Ability to build and maintain efficient professional relationships with partners and stakeholders.
- Experience operating in cross-cultural and complex organizational matrices.
- Self-driven with effective time management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with GxP regulations and IMP requirements
- Any experience with N-SIDE forecasting systems, IRT systems preferred
- Risk management experience.
Responsibilities
- Define and implement clinical supply chain strategy aligned with CSC KPIs and project objectives
- Assess study design feasibility (ID study card, Abbreviated Protocol stages) and optimize project delivery
- Influence Label &Pack outsourcing and distribution network strategy decisions
- Monitor supply chain performance (cost, lead times, quality) using KPIs and digital tools
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation across clinical supply chain operations
- Lead CSC-Study Leaders and oversee all operational activities ensuring compliance with GCP/GMP standards
- Ensure CSC strategy harmonization across multiple trials with adherence to timelines and budget
- Monitor plan execution, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce lead times and costs
- Serve as primary point of contact for project team and coordinate PAI preparation
- Provide CSC expertise and contribute to project decision-making in project meetings.
- Escalate IMP/device/AxMP/comparator issues and propose mitigation strategies
- Interact with GPH, CMC leaders, and Clinical leaders to integrate CSC requirements into project strategy
- Report progress and issues to CSC Leadership Team
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and provide feedback on contractor performance
Benefits
- high-quality healthcare
- prevention and wellness programs
- at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
