Job title: Real World Evidence Project Management Lead

• Location:Gentilly, France

About the job

Reporting to the Global Head of Development RWE, the Real-World Evidence Project Management Lead (RWEPML)plays a pivotal role inoptimizingand overseeing RWE processes to maximize the impact of high-value programs grounded in RWE science andcutting-edgetechnologies — across Therapeutic Areas (TAs) and Global Project Teams (GPTs).

Main responsibilities:

• OptimizeRWE processes across therapeutic areas and GPTs to maximize high-impact programs based on real-world evidence science and technologies

• Drive best practices in contracting, PO generation, and budget reporting (forecast vs actuals) while ensuring value creation aligns with project costs

• Manage complex project portfolios — coordinate workloads across ~40 active molecular priorities from a portfolio of 100+ assets

• Build strategic partnerships with procurement, legal, and finance teams to navigate contracting and financial processes effectively

• Lead vendor strategy byidentifyingnew RWE partnership requirements and innovative solutions around data sources, analytics capabilities, and AI/ML technologies

• Centralize project reporting and maintain visibility tools (e.g., eBinder) to provide transparency on RWE deliveries and progress

• Collaborate with academic institutions and external partners to design, launch, and execute strategic RWE projects on time, quality, and budget.

What we offer you

A fixed salary over 12 months, as well as profit-sharing and incentive bonuses based on Sanofi Group results.

Because taking care of our employees is also our mission: 31 days of paid leave + RTT days (reduced working time) according to your status, remote work up to 2 days/week, quality health insurance, public transportation coverage up to 80%; maternity leave (18 weeks) and child welcoming leave (14 weeks), Savings Plan & Retirement Plans with employer contributions, Works Council benefits, internal and international mobility opportunities, a customizable training program to support you throughout your career, and many other benefits to discover here.

About you

Experience: Pharmaceutical industry background with deep understanding of R&D phases and business models. Strong experience in designing and executing RWE projects and studies, with mastery of project management methodologies and tools. Proven ability to serve as the go-to person for project progress, task status, budget (forecasts/actuals), milestones, resource plans, and schedules.

Technical Skills: Knowledge of real-world databases, AI/ML methodologies (supervised methods, foundational models), biostatistics, and financial impact assessment of molecule development. Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with a deep understanding of contracting and financial processes.

Education: Background in health sciences (pharmacology, biology, health sciences broadly) or financial training; process engineering backgrounds also considered.

Languages: Fully advanced French and English (both mandatory).

Core Competencies: Strong project management expertise, contracting and procurement knowledge, and multi-tasking abilities to manage multiple parallel initiatives simultaneously. Highly organized with the ability to simplify complex information in a clearly organized, appropriate, and visually compelling manner.

Soft Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills, calm composure under pressure, excellent written communication, and a strong team collaboration mindset.

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure robust collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, while actively promoting RWE culture and vision across the organization.

Why choose us?

• Work in the highest-visibility area in R&D — generating evidence on product efficacy before clinical plans, keeping Sanofi ahead of competitors

• Collaborate with world-class institutions including academic centers in England and Harvard on cutting-edge RWE research

• Drive meaningful impact at scale — contribute to clinical plan optimization through real-world evidence that improves patient outcomes

• Access cutting-edge AI and ML technologies — work with supervised methods, foundational models, and advanced analytics in real-world data science

• Join a close-knit, collaborative teamwith strong synergy and bi-weekly mentoring opportunities

• Grow in the most supported area within R&D — significant organizational backing and learning opportunities within 3-12 months

• Shape the future of evidence generation — help identify additional indications for molecules and optimize R&D strategy through real-world insights.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what's never-been-done-before. You'll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people's lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together. 

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.