The Head of EGDS Innovation and Center of Excellence

Job Title: The Head of EGDS Innovation and Center of Excellence

Location: Morristown, NJ , Cambridge, MA

About the job    

Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate Progress.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Summary of the Role

The Head of EGDS Innovation and Center of Excellence(CoE) will play a crucial role in realizing EG&DS's vision of "Revolutionize decision-making through cutting-edge quantitative science, delivering unparalleled integrated evidence that drives innovation and scientific breakthroughs, aligned with Sanofi's pursuit of transformative discoveries in medicine" and drive our aspiration of becoming an industry-leading Quantitative Science team.

This position will be a critical driver in our mission to accelerate drug development and enhance patient care by implementing innovative clinical trials and Real-World evidence-based decision-making, leveraging our expertise in advanced statistical & modeling approaches and end-to-end novel quantitative applications.

In particular, this Head of Innovation and CoE will be the core driver of strategic collaborations and innovative endeavors with partners and stakeholders throughout R&D value chain. These collaborations will span across therapeutic areas-translational science organization, and various R&D functions such as patient safety/pharmocovigilance, patient focused drug development, portfolio management, global regulatory and digital partners to foster innovation and ensure best practices in quantitative science are implemented across the organization. The role will establish and nurture these strategic partnerships, drive various cross functional initiatives, as well as external academic collaborations to maximize impact on drug development programs and create competitive advantages for Sanofi.

Furthermore, as a subject matter expert in statistics and quantitative sciences, this position will drive statistical advancements necessary to deliver "integrated evidence strategy and execution" for accelerating drug development and patient care. Statistical leadership and innovation will be key in making this role successful.

Main responsibilities:

Capability Building in Novel Scientific/Statistical Approaches:

• Provide senior leadership in fostering technical depth and cross-functional skills to drive innovative statistical approaches in complex evidence generation and decision-making

• Lead R&D-level initiatives and novel project deliverables requiring EGDS expertise, including innovations in pharmacovigilance, portfolio management, patient-centric early development including diversity in clinical trials, digital biomarkers, and novel clinical trial designs

• Drive development and scaling of advanced statistical tools and frameworks in collaboration with the DevAI initiative team to accelerate evidence generation and decision support. For example taking leadership in accelerate data-driven decision-making through AI-powered analytics

• Strengthen internal and transversal collaborations to accelerate drug development timelines and market entry. For example, champion statistical innovation and novel clinical trial designs aligned with R&D priorities (e.g., Proof of Mechanism/Proof of Concept)

Strategic Planning:

• Translate EG&DS functional strategies into clear, coherent, and value-based roadmaps for statistical innovation and excellence.

Efficiency & Scalability:

• Optimize processes to enhance resource allocation and minimize redundancies.

• Collaborate with R&D Digital team to drive scalability.

• As a leader, drive testing and iteration of innovative solutions.

Cross-Functional Alignment:

• Serve as the operational bridge between strategic goals and functional expertise across other EGDS functions and EGDS TAs.

Quality Assurance of Statistical Approaches:

• As a group head of biostatistics excellence take accountability of cross functional review ensure the highest standards of statistical rigor and data integrity across complex projects and initiatives.

Talent Development:

• Create pathways for career growth and promote continuous learning for statistical scientific experts on the team.

• Additionally the role is expected to have an extensive external focus and thought leadership.

• The role will not only drive internal excellence but also play a key role in positioning Sanofi as a thought leader in the broader scientific and biostatistical community.

Drive External Focus and Expertise:

• Drive strategic external collaborations to foster innovation in EGDS products and digital biomarkers.Cultivaterepresentation of Sanofi at key industry conferences (e.g. DIA, FDA industry workshop) and academic forums.

• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with leading academic institutions, industry consortia, and regulatory bodies.

• Stay abreast of emerging trends, methodologies, and technologies in biostatistics and data science.

• Contribute to shaping industry standards and best practices in biostatistical approaches.

• Drive publications and presentations on innovative statistical methodologies and their applications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.

Drive Thought Leadership:

• Develop and communicate a vision for the future of biostatistics and its role in drug development and evidence generation.

• Influence internal and external stakeholders on the value and application of advanced statistical methods in decision-making processes.

About You

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Mathematical Statistics, Biostatistics or other quantitative science discipline with advanced expertise in biostatistics.

• A minimum of 12 years of industry experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors, with a focus clinical development.

• Demonstrated expertise in advanced statistical methodologies and their application in drug development and evidence generation.

• Strong leadership and management experience, with a proven track record of developing high-performing teams and driving innovation.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex quantitative concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing senior leadership.

• Expertise in emerging technologies in data science and AI/ML.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines related to statistical analyses in clinical trials.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain external networks and collaborations that drive innovation and best practices in biostatistics.

Desired Qualities:

• Visionary thinker and an experienced leader with the ability to lead a team of senior statisticians/quantitative scientists (N=10+) focused in innovation. Expected to anticipate future trends in biostatistics and data science.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex, ambiguous situations.

• Passionate about leveraging data and analytics to improve patient outcomes.

• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving industry environment.

• Committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team.

**This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of biostatistics and evidence generation at Sanofi, contributing directly to the development of life-changing therapies. The ideal candidate will not only drive internal excellence but also play a key role in positioning Sanofi as a thought leader in the broader scientific and healthcare community.

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.