Medical Strategy and Project Management Lead, Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes (aT1D)

Location: Bridgewater, NJ

Our Medical function serves as a valued strategic partner with Clinical, Commercial, Regulatory, and Market Access on therapeutic solutions to support patients’ needs.  The Medical team is proud to support Sanofi’s deep commitment to chasing the miracles of science to improve the lives of patients. 

We are an innovative global healthcare company with a focus on immunology that extends to innovation in diabetes and transplant medicine. Across different countries, our talented teams are determined to deliver a best-in-class customer experience using the best of digital, artificial intelligence and personal know-how. With a focus on immunology that extends to innovation in diabetes and transplant medicines, we pursue progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Lead and deliver cross-functional, end to end complex medical innovation initiatives contributing to Medical Affairs impact overall aT1D Brand strategy.

• Ensure effective planning, budget management, execution, communication and follow up, for prioritized strategic projects including communication of KPIs ( i.e. monitoring and reporting effectiveness and impact via aligned impact dashboards etc. )

• Manage aT1D medical initiatives across categories and project types.

• Define and execute the medical project strategy in alignment with functional partners.

• Deliver critical aspects of each project on time: scope, schedules, risks mitigation, budget & resources;  Provides Project Reporting and KPIs as required.

• Collaborates with cross-functional business partners to create and maintain project plans and risk-adjusted timelines.

• Builds, monitors and analyzes project risks and identifies mitigation strategies

• Structures team discussions and drive timely decision making within the team.

• Manages project communications to all cross-functional project team members and partners, which may include: project websites, meeting minutes, status reports, presentations, and any other detailed project information needed.

About you 

Experience:

• Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification preferred.

• 8+ years of experience in project management and innovation.

• Agile Scrum experience preferred

• Substantial multidisciplinary and/or cross-functional project leadership experience advantageous

• Proven experience in applying digital tools; Ability to drive innovative solutions to deliver impact.

• Pharmaceutical industry experience including at least 4 years in Medical Affairs or in close collaboration with the Medical function

• Substantial multidisciplinary and/or cross-functional project leadership experience advantageous

• Able to manage and deliver complex projects including understanding of transformation methodologies, change management practices, and project management principles and operational excellence.

Soft and Technical skills:

• Must possess strong leadership, management and teamwork qualities

• Experience in business and regulated sectors (e.g. Experience 510 (K) related projects preferred)

• Understanding of various functions and steps related to innovation processes 

• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.

• Ability to interface with stakeholders at all levels within the company and with external customers and vendors.

• Recognized as experienced and professional project manager by peers

Education:

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline:  e.g. Medical Degree, PhD, PharmD preferred

Languages:

• 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.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary. 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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

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