Clinical Supply Chain Project Leader

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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.

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.

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.

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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