Clinical Operations Project Lead

Clinical Operations Project Lead Employer Sanofi Location Cambridge, Massachusetts Start date Jun 3, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Clinical , Clinical Development , Clinical Research , Manufacturing & Production , Operations Required Education Bachelors Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed Genetown Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details Job title:

Clinical Operations Project Lead Location:

Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ About the job Join the engine of Sanofis mission where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R D, youll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions. The Clinical Operations Project Lead (COPL) provides strategic input into the global development plan as well as directs, supervises and manages all operational aspects of global clinical projects and is accountable for ensuring quality deliverables on time and within budget. The COPL is a core member of the Global Project Team (GPT) and co-manages the Clinical Sub-Team (CST). The COPL is expected to be able to effectively lead large, complicated program development and/or multiple programs simultaneously with minimal guidance. The COPL is the main partner between the global project team and the larger operations group and manages project deliverables on a day-to-day basis. The COPL is accountable for ensuring deliverables through effective program/project management, using his/her business acumen and people skills to optimize CSO resources and lead studies in an effective and agile manner. The COPL is also the CSOs main interface with other functions and units for the project and enabling functions. The COPL is expected to teach, coach and mentor direct reports and contributes to process improvement efforts and drives operational process implementation and compliance, while taking clear action to foster innovation along the value chain. The COPL may lead and manage a team of several Clinical Operations Study Leads (COSL) in their project (anywhere from 4 to 8). About Sanofi Werean R D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving peoples 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 peoples lives.

Main responsibilities:

Operational strategy & execution: Responsible for providing input into the operational strategy, prepares operational assumptions at project level to support development of global study budgets, and accountable for development of operational plans, with input from all applicable functions within the CSO, in order to propose the optimal clinical operations solutions and scopes of work that creates the most value for the project and company. Accountable for ensuring the study/program performance within the CSO and for driving themulti-disciplinary CSO project team according to project requirements & defined project objectives to create the most value for the project. Accountable for COSL resources planning and drive/coach the COSL for study execution. Represents CSO when collaborating and goal setting with other functions and across projects, enabling functions to successfully meet the requirements, milestones, and deliverables of the clinical development plan as defined by the GPT. Contribute to CSO business expansion and innovation, including use of digital tools/AI to accelerate the portfolio. Identify opportunities for improving organizational processes to continue to drive organizational and operational excellence.

Manage and Develop Team:

Ensure performance and development cycle is completed for all direct reports (COSL): set priorities, identify people skills, needs, support his/her sub-group to develop Individual Development plan, and provide regular performance feedback.

Mentoring:

including other COPL, COSL, and other indirect reports About you Strong project management experience, transversal and strategic leadership capabilities, communication skills and a business acumen are required. Ability to drive for a high performance cross-functional team that empowers and motivates individual members and the team as a whole. Strong interpersonal skills required to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (physicians, scientists, project heads and managers from various disciplines) and to set and manage expectations clearly. Proactively ensures targets and milestones are met; capitalizes on opportunities to exceed expectations. Serves as internal consultant and primary liaison with all groups outside of the CSO for projects. Outstanding and proven project management skills Strong capability to effectively handle large complicated global projects that integrate various disciplines. Business acumen very strong understanding of the business strategy and business processes Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written) Innovative mindset and ability to introduce new ways of working and/or digital tools Customer and quality focused Ability to drive decision-making process and take thoughtful risks in decision-making Innovative problem-solving Proven change management skills Strong people/management skills Ability to effectively coach and mentor others Strong presentation skills at C-Suite level with an ability to influence as well as deliver clear and concise messages. Results driven, self-starter who Takes Action Detail-oriented and good organizational skills. Ability to manage conflict effectively and to navigate organizational politics/team dynamics. Strong negotiation skills Able to communicate well understanding different cultures, values, and styles.

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or related field with 15+ years of laboratory, medical, or pharmaceutical research experience in a pharmaceutical industry setting, including at least 10 years managing projects or international clinical studies. Advanced degree preferred 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 its 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 US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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. #GD-SA #LI-SA #LI-Onsite #vhd 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. Company Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary. Science has been our calling from the beginning. Sanofi's heritage of turning the impossible into the possible stretches back to the 19th century — a rich history of healthcare innovation built by diverse companies united by one shared purpose. More than 150 years later, that spirit lives in everything we do and every person we serve — from the patients who take our medicines, to the healthcare professionals who trust us, to the 83,000+ employees and communities around the world who make it all possible. And today, we're writing the next chapter of that legacy. We are an R D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. And it all starts with people like you — from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles — united by a single mission: we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Take the most important step in your career and help us change the lives of patients, families, and communities for the better. Company info Location Cambridge Massachusetts United States Share this job Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Apply now Send job Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Get job alerts Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox. Create alert