Head of Strategy and Management Office, Global Clinical Development

Sanofi•Waltham, MA

1d•$232,500 - $335,833•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience managing multicultural global teams, budgets, and resources across multiple geographies preferred
additional languages a plus

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.