Senior Director, Americas Region Lead, Diversity & Inclusion in Clinical Trials

Sanofi•Morristown, NJ

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Global Diversity & Inclusion in Clinical Trials (DICT) team, where we're transforming how clinical research represents the patients we serve. Our mission is to ensure clinical trials reflect the diversity of the global population through innovative AI-powered solutions, strategic partnerships, and data-driven methodologies. As a cornerstone of our established Americas operations, you will lead the charge in advancing health equity and driving meaningful patient outcomes across key regional markets — while championing community partnerships. 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

MS degree
Minimum 5 years clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical industry or complex matrix organizations
Fluent English (written and spoken)

Nice To Haves

PharmD/PhD/MD or equivalent
Experience with local regulatory landscape (FDA, Health Canada, national competent authorities)
Knowledge of industry consortiums (TransCelerate)
Demonstrated success in external stakeholder engagement, including industry associations, regulatory bodies, or policy advocacy.
Demonstrated experience in clinical trial operations, patient enrollment initiatives, and cross-functional team leadership.
Proven success leading without authority in global matrix environments and navigating ambiguity across functions and cultures.
Strong project management, communication, analytical, and strategic thinking capabilities.
Demonstrated data literacy with enrollment data, KPI dashboards, and performance metrics.
Familiarity with AI/ML concepts in clinical research.
Ability to translate data insights into actionable recommendations.
Stakeholder Management & Influence: Builds strong relationships across clinical teams, regulatory bodies, patient advocates, and technology partners; leads without formal authority in complex matrix environments.
Strategic Communicator: Translates complex data insights into compelling narratives that inspire and mobilize action across all organizational levels.
Strategic Thinker & Problem-Solver: Navigates ambiguity with confidence, connecting regional realities to global priorities to design innovative, pragmatic solutions.
Result-Oriented: Sets ambitious goals, drives accountability, and consistently delivers measurable impact.
Innovation & Agility: Challenges the status quo, embraces emerging technologies (AI, digital tools), and adapts quickly to evolving landscapes.
Catalyst for Transformation: Courageous in driving meaningful organizational change and embedding a culture of inclusion and data-driven excellence.

Responsibilities

Evolve and execute the DICT approach in the region with data-driven decision-making and AI-enabled capabilities as foundational pillars.
Partner with Global DICT leadership to establish a multi-year innovation roadmap.
Create operational strategies incorporating digital tools for automated reporting, real-time enrollment tracking, and actionable insights.
Manage regional budget and resources, prioritizing technology investments that deliver long-term efficiency gains.
Develop and execute sustainable external community partnership ensuring they are embedded into clinical trial diversity strategies.
Implement standardized data collection to increase diverse population participation.
Serve as the primary DICT lead for the region and key performance indicators (KPI) contact.
Stay current on regulatory requirements in the region, industry best practices, and evolving diversity standards.
Equip project teams with self-service tools and resources to monitor diversity KPIs and drive program-level accountability.
Engage with external consortiums and policy makers (Local health authorities, TransCelerate, PhRMA, BIO, MRCT, DICT working group)
Build strategic partnerships with clinical sites, patient advocates, and technology providers.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to build site capacity and capability across priority markets.
Provide training, resources, and infrastructure support to improve diverse patient recruitment and retention.
Participate in Sanofi governance bodies, bringing data-informed perspectives and technology-enabled solutions.
Collaborate with R&D, Corporate Affairs, Public Affairs, Clinical Sciences Operations (CSO), and Vaccines.
Integrate Americas DICT strategy with global approach, ensuring aligned data standards and digital workflows.
Leverage AI-powered tools and digital solutions including dashboards, predictive modeling, and demographic analytics.
Collaborate with Global DICT, Real World Evidence, and Digital teams to pilot and evaluate AI/ML tools for site feasibility and patient identification.
Stay informed on emerging AI technologies through engagement with external health tech partners and academic institutions.
Build data using digital/AI tools within the Americas DICT team.