Sanofi

Clinical Supply Chain Project Leader

Sanofi$105K — $151K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Health Sciences or related fields
  • 5+ years in pharmaceutical industry, focusing on clinical supply chain
  • Project Management experience
  • Familiarity with GxP regulations and IMP requirements
  • Experience with forecasting systems and risk management preferred

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement clinical supply chain strategy for projects
  • Assess study feasibility and optimize project delivery
  • Influence outsourcing and distribution strategies
  • Monitor supply chain performance using KPIs and digital tools
  • Drive innovation in clinical supply chain operations
  • Lead study management activities ensuring GCP/GMP compliance
  • Coordinate communication with project teams and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Supportive, future-focused work environment
  • Opportunities for career growth and international moves
  • Comprehensive rewards package that acknowledges contributions
  • Wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, including 14 weeks' parental leave
  • Chance to work at a pioneering biopharma company
  • Opportunity to impact global drug development and patient lives
  • Access to advanced AI and digital platforms for drug discovery
Full Job Description
Job title: Clinical Supply Chain Project Leader
  • Location: Cambridge, MA


About the Job

The Clinical Supply Chain Project Leader (CSC-PL) is accountable for IMP supply with respect to timelines, quality and budget for a given project.

The CSC-PL is responsible to:
  • Defines and implements the CSC Strategy at project level.
  • Oversees study management activities ensuring adherence to plan.
  • Represents CSC at project level.


The CSC-PL will also ensure clear, concise, consistent, and timely communication with stakeholders and act as a change agent through the leadership of global initiatives targeting process improvement and engaging all partners throughout the clinical supply chain.

Main responsibilities:

CSC Strategy & Implementation
  • Define and implement clinical supply chain strategy aligned with CSC KPIs and project objectives
  • Assess study design feasibility (ID study card, Abbreviated Protocol stages) and optimize project delivery
  • Influence Label &Pack outsourcing and distribution network strategy decisions
  • Monitor supply chain performance (cost, lead times, quality) using KPIs and digital tools
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation across clinical supply chain operations


Study Management Oversight
  • Lead CSC-Study Leaders and oversee all operational activities ensuring compliance with GCP/GMP standards
  • Ensure CSC strategy harmonization across multiple trials with adherence to timelines and budget
  • Monitor plan execution, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce lead times and costs
  • Serve as primary point of contact for project team and coordinate PAI preparation


CSC Representation & Stakeholder Communication
  • Provide CSC expertise and contribute to project decision-making in project meetings.
  • Escalate IMP/device/AxMP/comparator issues and propose mitigation strategies
  • Interact with GPH, CMC leaders, and Clinical leaders to integrate CSC requirements into project strategy
  • Report progress and issues to CSC Leadership Team
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and provide feedback on contractor performance


About You

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree with at least 5+ years OR Master's degree with at least 3+ years preferably in Health Sciences or related disciplines (Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, etc.)


Experience & Technical Skills:
  • Experience in pharmaceutical industry, preferably within clinical supply chain, clinical operations, or manufacturing environments.
  • Project Management experience


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with GxP regulations and IMP requirements
  • Any experience with N-SIDE forecasting systems, IRT systems preferred
  • Risk management experience.


Soft Skills:
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in engaging and ensuring collaboration across different functions.
  • Excellent workload prioritization within a dynamic, timeline-driven, culturally diverse organization.
  • Advanced organizational, planning, and prioritization skills with effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent communication (written and oral), negotiation, and influencing skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain efficient professional relationships with partners and stakeholders.
  • Experience operating in cross-cultural and complex organizational matrices.
  • Self-driven with effective time management skills.

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.
  • Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.
  • Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
  • Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.


The salary range for this position is:
$105.000,00 - $151.666,66

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.

About Sanofi

Sanofi is a global pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs and vaccines. The company operates in over 170 countries and has a diverse portfolio of products that includes treatments for diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and rare diseases. Sanofi is committed to improving global health and has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. The company has received numerous awards for its research and development efforts and is recognized as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry.
Learn more about Sanofi
Market Cap
$121.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$12.3 billion
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$37.3 billion
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