Global Project Manager

Sanofi • Cambridge, MA

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Join Global Project & Planning Management as a Research Global Project Manager and you’ll act as a leader and facilitator of Global Project Teams, articulating strategy and execution, on projects in Research until pre-clinical Development. The Research GPM drives activities across core team members to ensure alignment, develops scenario alternatives, identifies risks and mitigation plans, and manages variances in timing, resources and budget and ensures project quality. 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. 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.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. MS, PhD, MD, DVM) or related degree with substantial project management and / or project leadership experience.
• 10+ years of experience in expanding roles in research or drug discovery field including experience and understanding of the current pharmaceutical and drug development process including sound understanding of the therapeutic area.
• 5+ years professional experience on managing or leading complex projects in drug discovery; solid understanding of drug discovery & development processes and the pharmaceutical environment; skills for bridging between different fields of expertise and experience in leading multidisciplinary global teams would be of additional benefit
• Demonstrated experience working with digital platforms and project management tools to drive efficiency and transparency in complex scientific programs
• Solid project management and planning skills: Planning, Resources & Costs
• Good knowledge of a planning tool (Planisware preferred)
• Strong risk management and problem-solving skills including project termination when necessary
• Proven ability to manage and operationally lead complex, matrixed drug discovery and development projects through governance processes
• Change management and strategic planning skills
• "All-in" on AI: Digital-native mindset with passion for pioneering the integration of AI-powered tools and automation into every aspect of project management (digital fluency)
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal communication, stakeholder management and influence skills to partners across the organization to positively impact business results.
• Master communication tools and all channels of communication (from face to face, writing to remote video) and strategize communication methods.
• Strategic and critical thinking to propose strategies and challenge the status quo.
• Natural motivator who fosters collaboration and drives results including adaptable mindset with enthusiasm for implementing new tools and approaches
• Fluent in English (verbal and written communication)

Nice To Haves

• Business education and/or qualifications such as MBA or professional project management qualification such as PMP® would be of additional benefit

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the definition project strategy and lead its translation into a realistic, robust and ambitious plan.
• Drive the execution of the functional operational plan across functions in terms of timeline, resources, budget and quality.
• Lead the risk management process encompassing proactive risk identification, quantification (probability and impact), risk strategy definition and mitigation plans including alternative and back-up strategies.
• Foster appropriate communication in close collaboration with all stakeholders, functions and platforms as needed. This includes project vision, reports and timely alerts.
• Lead all relevant project documentation such as governance presentations, Blueprints, budget proposals and centralized project dashboards in partnership with units and platforms and other planning actors.
• Lead and facilitate decision making within the team environment and drive project stage gate reviews through governance committees.
• Co-lead and motivate the team to be high performers.
• Drive digital innovation and be an AI-forward champion with a digital-first mindset to proactively implement cutting-edge AI and digital tools to revolutionize project management practices and to enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level