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Job Title: Statistical Project Leader (Associate Director)

Location: Morristown, NJ Cambridge, MA​

About the Job

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.

Our Evidence Generation and Decision Science (EGDS) group at Sanofi unites Biostatistics, Clinical Statistical Modeling, and Real-World Evidence to revolutionize data-driven decision making through cutting-edge quantitative science and deliver unparalleled integrated evidence that drives innovation and scientific breakthroughs.

Join our EGDS Biostatistics I&I team as Statistical Project Leader (Associate Director)and you’ll provide statistical leadership and guidance as the lead statistician on one or more project teams. You’ll have opportunities to develop innovative statistical solutions to support critical trial decision-making and advance treatment across all phases of drug development. EGDS will support your growth through people development and inclusive career opportunities that value diversity of thought and abilities, cultivating future leaders to shape the next generation of clinical science.

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:

• Proficient level of statistical and scientific contribution to clinical development plans, studies and submission activities (when applicable), with minimal guidance from senior statistical project leader or team leader

• Accountable for statistical aspects including quality, relevance to external stakeholders (e.g. regulatory authorities, medical journals), and scientific validity.

• Plan, monitor and manage project activities, timelines, processes, and resources to ensure operational excellence and align practices in compliance with Sanofi SOPs and Biostatistics standards.

• Develop productive collaboration with other functions in the aligned project team and with other statistics project leaders and in communicating with senior leadership.

• Mentor junior project team members and nurture a culture of productive teamwork, quality, operational efficiency, and innovation.

• Represent statistics in cross-functional and cross-company activities (e.g. working groups, consortiums or professional associations).

About You

• PhD/MS in statistics or related discipline with at least 5 years of pharmaceutical experience in clinical development, including experience with Biotech, pharma, Clinical Research Organizations (CROs), health authorities and academic clinical research centers

• Broad knowledge and good understanding of advanced statistical concepts and techniques; being able to do advanced statistical analyses using SAS or R.

• Demonstrated strong project management, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Exhibited expertise to represent organizations in cross-company activities (e.g. consortiums or professional associations)

• Proficient in written and spoken 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.

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.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

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.

Watch 'One day at Sanofi' and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com