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Job Title: Project Operations Analyst, I&I Development

• Location: Cambridge, MA

About the Job:

We are seeking a Project Operations Analystin Immunology Clinical Development responsible for managing and coordinating Therapeutic Area external agreements and budget, including KOL engagements, advisory boards, IDMC, sponsorships, etc. and facilitating payment processing. Responsibilities include initiating and tracking requests on behalf of the clinical team, partnering with cross-functional teams to monitor agreement and purchase order execution, managing and troubleshooting payments, and reporting on external spend. Key deliverables include reporting on the status of ongoing agreements, maintaining database for engagements for I&I Development, proactively coordinating with Global Project Heads and Clinical team for contract amendments/extensions, and managing and reporting on associated costs.

This role will also support with the generation of governance meeting minutes, specifically the Therapeutic Area Review Committee (TARC) governance meetings. Additional responsibilities include supporting the coordination of TA-wide events, and management of Travel & Expense (T&E) for the department. This person will be an integral member of the I&I Development Operations Team and will report to the Head of Immunology Clinical Development Operations.

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.

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. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main responsibilities:

• Proactively plan and support contract activities for execution of externally outsourced research, KOL engagements, IDMCs, advisory boards, and other external engagements. 

• Liaise with cross-functional teams, including contracts, procurement, finance, vendor management, source to pay, etc. to ensure agreements are executed in a timely manner and payments are properly processed. Troubleshoot contract and/or payment issues and partner with appropriate departments to resolve.

• Provide status updates to clinical development team including Global Project Heads, Clinical Research Directors, and Clinical Scientists.

• Support creation and maintenance of tracking tools for TA external budget, including status of ongoing external engagements, plans for upcoming engagements, and status of payments.

• Take responsibility for additional operational aspects of the department’s budget related activities, including T&E, Sponsorships, and other project related activities.

• Provide reporting of external commitments/spend and T&E.

• Support generation of Governance (TARC) meeting minutes, and follow up with project teams (GPHs, GPMs) on governance directives as needed.

• Coordinate TA-wide meetings as needed.

About You:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, business, or STEM field required.

• 2-3 years in project management or operations, preferably with relevant experience in Pharma/Clinical Development.

• Ability to work with multiple cross-functional stakeholders and influence without having direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Problem solving, critical thinking skills, and ability to develop and execute creative solutions.

• Excellent organization skills, including creation and management of tracking and reporting tools.

• Ability to work autonomously, anticipate, timely escalate issues, and define appropriate action plans.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and negotiation skills.

• Experience in the management of vendors for outsourced activities

• Excellent writing skills and the use of AI to support governance meetings.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and knowledge/interest in new technologies.

• Oral and written fluency in English.

Why Choose Us

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.

• Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.

• Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

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