Head of Strategy and Management Office, Global Clinical Development
Sanofi
September 02, 2026
Remote friendly (Swiftwater, PA)
United States
$232,500 - $335,833.33 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Main Responsibilities:
- Lead design and delivery of a five-year transformation roadmap to optimize the Global Clinical Development operating model and improve delivery of the clinical portfolio at scale.
- Develop and present business cases to Vaccine R&D Leadership and the Executive Committee for operational model changes, process simplification, and strategic investments.
- Drive departmental digital strategy by implementing AI-powered tools, tracking progress, and fostering cultural adoption with Digital R&D and cross-company teams.
- Oversee budget and resource management processes; coordinate hub strategy work across India, Budapest, and China.
- Manage the departmental management office: risk mitigation, internal/regulatory audit readiness, training/onboarding, systems access, and communication strategy.
- Lead Strategic External Collaboration specialists to assess and manage high-impact partnerships with government agencies, healthcare organizations, and industry collaborators.
- Set and monitor OKRs, track performance metrics, and drive initiatives to improve engagement and effectiveness across a global, multicultural team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or equivalent preferred (scientific, medical, or business).
- 10+ years progressive experience in global pharma/biotech/consulting or related field.
- 3+ years people leadership experience.
- Proven transformation leadership in global multicultural scientific/R&D settings.
- Experience presenting business cases to executive leadership.
- Preferred: experience managing global teams, budgets, and resources across multiple geographies.
- Familiarity with clinical development operations and digital R&D.
Skills:
- Problem-solving in ambiguity; strong project/program management.
- Lead through influence in matrix organizations.
- Excellent communication/storytelling for diverse audiences.
- Collaborative, culturally agile.
Benefits (as stated):
- Rewards package; health and wellbeing benefits, prevention/wellness programs; at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
- Lead design and delivery of a five-year transformation roadmap to optimize the Global Clinical Development operating model and improve delivery of the clinical portfolio at scale.
- Develop and present business cases to Vaccine R&D Leadership and the Executive Committee for operational model changes, process simplification, and strategic investments.
- Drive departmental digital strategy by implementing AI-powered tools, tracking progress, and fostering cultural adoption with Digital R&D and cross-company teams.
- Oversee budget and resource management processes; coordinate hub strategy work across India, Budapest, and China.
- Manage the departmental management office: risk mitigation, internal/regulatory audit readiness, training/onboarding, systems access, and communication strategy.
- Lead Strategic External Collaboration specialists to assess and manage high-impact partnerships with government agencies, healthcare organizations, and industry collaborators.
- Set and monitor OKRs, track performance metrics, and drive initiatives to improve engagement and effectiveness across a global, multicultural team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or equivalent preferred (scientific, medical, or business).
- 10+ years progressive experience in global pharma/biotech/consulting or related field.
- 3+ years people leadership experience.
- Proven transformation leadership in global multicultural scientific/R&D settings.
- Experience presenting business cases to executive leadership.
- Preferred: experience managing global teams, budgets, and resources across multiple geographies.
- Familiarity with clinical development operations and digital R&D.
Skills:
- Problem-solving in ambiguity; strong project/program management.
- Lead through influence in matrix organizations.
- Excellent communication/storytelling for diverse audiences.
- Collaborative, culturally agile.
Benefits (as stated):
- Rewards package; health and wellbeing benefits, prevention/wellness programs; at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.