Global Project Head - Immunology and Inflammation - Balinatunfib

Job Title: Global Project Head - Immunology and Inflammation - Balinatunfib

Location: Cambridge, MA, Morristown, NJ

About the Job

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 our Immunology and Inflammation Team as Global Project Head and you’ll, lead a multi-disciplinary team entrusted with the development of balinatunfib, oral TNFR1 signaling inhibitor.  The GPH is responsible to create the R&D program strategy and is responsible for delivering pre-clinical and clinical studies to support this strategy. 

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the project team(s) in the development and execution of a coherent project strategy (including resource assessment, timelines, and risk mitigation plans).

• In conjunction with cross-functional team, develop strategy and vision for a product

• Integrate activities of multi-disciplinary team including, clinical, research, translational, pharmaceutical development, supply chain, etc. in order to advance drug development projects

• Work with project core team members (clinical, research, regulatory, etc.) to translate target specific biology or clinical knowledge into signal seeking or proof-of-concept studies or to devise preclinical or clinical studies to rationalize the early development plan

• Incorporate evolving knowledge on new clinical trial design, biomarker strategy and precision medicine into early development plans

• Lead and articulate the formulation of recommendations to adjust the project strategy in response to evolving pre-clinical, clinical, regulatory, commercial (competitive intelligence) data.

• Defend the project strategy in front of senor decision-making committees and governance boards in context of Therapeutic fit, mitigation of risk and strategic outlook

• Lead the execution of project strategy in an expeditious manner and to the highest scientific standards and in full compliance with corporate quality mandates.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced scientific or medical degree (e.g. MD, PhD, PharmD)

• Expertise in clinical-phase drug development, Immuno-Inflammation and pharmaceutical medicine

• 5+ years Industry experience in development

• Cross functional leadership experience and work in complex stakeholder environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• In depth knowledge and proficiency in pre-clinical, translational, or clinical immunology or related clinical discipline such as Gastroenterology, Dermatology or Rheumatology.

• Understanding of attributes/requirements/goals for development of compounds in ph 2 to Launch

• Prior significant responsibility for (or playing a major contributory role in) creating and driving an overall program plan

• Excellent communication capabilities (oral and written) and persuasive presentation/negotiation skills

• Demonstrated leadership of a team in a matrix environment and accomplishment of timely & effective plans

• Demonstrated ability to drive project milestones and work with a global product team with key functional groups

• Prior contribution to the successful development of compounds through phases of clinical research on a global basis

• Demonstrated interest and agility to incorporate evolving knowledge and technology into project strategy

• Drive to action, resilience, ability to manage ambiguity

• Ability to interact productively with and attract top external investigators

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.

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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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.