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Global Head of AI-Driven Innovations in Clinical Data & AI Processing
Cambridge, Massachusetts Salary Range USD 228,750.00 - 330,416.66
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Bring your curiosity to a team where deep immunoscience meets cutting-edge innovation. Across oncology, rare diseases, neurology, and vaccines, you’ll work at the intersection of lab science and AI-powered discovery — all while collaborating across boundaries to turn breakthrough ideas into real-world impact. Whether you want to deepen your scientific expertise or grow as a leader, you’ll find the opportunity here.
Job Title: Global Head of AI-Driven Innovations, Clinical Data and AI Processing
Location: Cambridge, MA, Morristown, NJ
About the job
At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We are accelerating Sanofi's modernization journey, supporting our Play to Win strategy to become more focused, integrated, agile, and efficient. The current wave of digital technologies in artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI offers enormous opportunities to transform clinical development.
To harness the power of new technologies and accelerate digital transformation, we created a new Clinical Data & AI Processing (CDAIP) department within Clinical Sciences and Operations. The Global Head of AI-Driven Innovations in CDAIP is a business leader driving the strategy to apply artificial intelligence and cutting-edge innovations to transform clinical data processing and analytics, enhancing drug development processes and patient outcomes.
This role requires a deep understanding of clinical data management and statistical programming combined with a vision for how AI can enhance these areas. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in traditional biometrics practices and the ability to lead their evolution through AI integration.
Main responsibilities include:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead a comprehensive strategy to revolutionize traditional clinical data processing through AI-powered solutions, enabling:
Real-time, interactive access to clinical data
Advanced signal detection and trend analysis
Seamless integration of AI-driven analytics for accelerated insights
Transformation of traditional data workflows into intelligent, automated processes
Enhancement of clinical decision-making through predictive analytics
Innovation Driver: identify emerging technologies and methodologies in AI and data science that can augment traditional approach in data management and analyses; spearhead the development and implementation of innovative AI solutions that enhance data management and statistical programming; manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects that bridge traditional clinical data process with advanced AI capabilities in clinical development
Team Leadership: build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of Innovation Project Leaders, Business Analysts, and Experts in Clinical Data & Analytics; promote a collaborative work environment that encourages creativity and problem-solving; foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and excellence within the team and ensure CDAIP and CSO stay at the forefront of industry advancements
Stakeholder Management: collaborate with senior leadership to align department goals with overall company strategy; partner with clinical and Digital teams to ensure seamless integration of AI and data processing solutions into existing workflows
Compliance and Ethics: ensure all AI and data processing activities comply with relevant regulations and ethical standards; develop and maintain robust data governance and security protocols related to AI; stay informed about evolving regulations and industry standards related to AI in healthcare
About you
10+ years of experience in leadership roles within clinical data management, biostatistics, AI, or related fields in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
Advanced degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field; additional qualifications in Data Science or AI are a plus
Extensive experience in clinical data management and analytics in clinical development
Understanding of machine learning, natural language processing, and other relevant AI technologies and how AI technologies can enhance traditional clinical data practices
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical development processes, statistical methodologies, and regulatory requirements related to clinical data and analytics
Visionary mindset with a passion for driving innovation in clinical data and analytics
Proven track record of leadership in biometrics functions and accomplishment in driving transformational change
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Pursue progress, discover extraordinary
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.
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Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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