Senior Global Project Head, Neurology Development

Job Title: Senior Global Project Head, Neurology Development

Location: Cambridge, MA Morristown, NJ

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.

• Has and maintains deep scientific, technical, and clinical expertise in Neurology
• Deep expertise in neurodegenerative diseases, especially Alzheimer's disease, is preferred
• Understands and keeps up to date with preclinical, clinical pharmacology, and other data relevant to the molecule of interest
• Critically reads and evaluates relevant medical literature with deep understanding of the data and status for competitive products
• Maintains visibility within the therapeutic area to maintain credibility with internal and external stakeholders
• Oversees development planning, execution, and budget
• Owns the overall program strategy and leads the international cross‑functional team to meet program objectives
• Participates in life cycle management strategy planning in collaboration with marketing teams
• Proposes strategies for interactions with health authorities
• Establishes project goals in alignment with functional resource allocation, goals, and objectives
• Responsible for generating support and implementation of clinical studies
• Ensures operational plans are integrated across all functions
• Is responsible for annual budget deliverables

• Ensures that team members are adequately qualified and trained in the tasks they are required to perform, including accountability and maintaining compliance training for direct reports
• Works cross‑functionally to select appropriate team members
• Sets team's objectives and works closely with direct reports to create individual performance and development goals

• Ensures clinical data meets all necessary regulatory standards
• Supports registrations, label submissions, and modifications
• Manages Advisory Committee preparation and participation
• Ensures timely submission and dissemination of clinical data
• Supports the planning of advisory board meetings
• Establishes and maintains appropriate collaborations with knowledge experts

• Bachelor's Degree required. Medical Doctor preferable, or PhD in relevant area
• 10 years of business‑related experience is required
• 6+ years of experience in drug development within a therapeutic area is>
  
  Deep expertise in Early Development (Translational Medicine) is required
• Strong leadership skills to manage international, cross‑functional teams of highly skilled individuals
• Experience in or demonstrated evidence for the capacity to lead and manage groups of professionals
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in English (verbal and written communication)
• Travel up to 25% is required

• Strong scientific background with deep understanding of drug development; background in clinical development for Neurology is highly preferred
• Good networking ability in cross‑cultural environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills across all levels of the organization
• In‑depth knowledge of global drug development activities including the development of other healthcare solutions along the whole value chain from research up to market access. Skilled in project and/or budget/resource management
• Strategic thinking in combination with understanding science and technologies
• Performance‑oriented with ability to work along agreed timelines and a focus on strategy and execution
• Outstanding communicator. Excellent problem‑solving, conflict‑resolution, and decision‑making skills

• 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…