Senior Statistical Project Leader (Director)

Location: Morristown, NJ

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Statistical Project Leader (Director)

Location: Morristown, NJ

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 Neuroscience team as Senior Statistical Project Leader (Director) and you’ll provide statistical leadership, guidance, and strategic input for clinical studies in one large or impactful projects. 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.

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Combining deep immunoscience expertise with cutting-edge research and development, we drive transformative breakthroughs that redefine the practice of medicine. Together, we’re building a healthier, more resilient world by turning the impossible into the possible – discovering, developing, and delivering life-changing medicines and vaccines to millions worldwide.

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:

• Advanced level of statistical and scientific contribution to clinical development plans, studies and submissions activities (when applicable), and provide strategic statistical leadership for responsible projects.

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

• Develop productive collaboration with other functions in the aligned project team, 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 challenging regulatory meetings, key scientific or technology working groups or cross function initiatives.

About You

• PhD/MS in statistics or related discipline with typically at least 8 years of pharmaceutical experience in clinical development, including experience with Biotech, pharma, Clinical Research Organizations (CROs), health authorities and academic clinical research centers.

• Excellent understanding of clinical development; broad knowledge and good understanding of advanced statistical concepts and techniques. Experience in oncology is a plus.

• Proven successful experience in clinical development or post-marketing activities such as submissions, interactions with regulatory agencies or other external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated leadership and excellent interpersonal/communication, project management skills.

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

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 a 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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Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But 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. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is:

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.