Clinical Operations Leader - VIE Contract

Clinical Operations Leader - VIE Contract

• Location: United States of America, Swiftwater
• Target start date: 01/08/2026

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.

About the job

As Clinical Operations LeaderVIE within our Clinical Operations team, you’ll be working in close collaboration with the extended Clinical team and under the responsibility of experienced Clinical Operation Leaders (COL) for the respective assigned project(s). You will provide support to the COL platform and/or Global Clinical Development department via non-project activities such as working groups or initiatives as applicable.

Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.

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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:

• Attend and contribute to project team meetings and activities.
• Co-lead & follow-up extended Clinical team meetings and activities.
• Routinely meet with GCDSE (Global Clinical Development Strategy Expert) to collaborate on the project & team management.
• Ensure proper team management & leadership with regard to creating/maintaining good team spirit & collaboration, respecting franchise/project strategy & timelines, efficient issue/risk/escalation management, challenging the team to implement innovative solutions and bold ideas.
• Timely & accurate set-up/maintenance of the project plans within planning tool (RDPM) on monthly basis and according to specific requirements, and update the budget on monthly basis and investigational product planning on quarterly basis.
• Review and contribute to Clinical operational strategy documents.
• Use project analytics to communicate on issues/risks/alerts.
• Contribute to COL process improvements or Sanofi working groups.

About you

Experience:

• At least 1 year of professional experience in clinical studies and project management.
• Experience with Agile or Scrum methodology & tools would be an asset.

Soft and technical skills:

• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive with ability to drive decision making process, motivated and results driven with ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Problem solving, influencing and negotiating skills.
• Culturally savvy and high emotional intelligence.
• Familiarity with project management software & Office 365.
• Knowledge of Clinical trial operations and experience leading or working within a multi-functional Clinical project or study team.

Education:

• Master’s Degree in relevant scientific and/or medical field.

Languages:

• Fluent in English, written and verbal.

Why choose us?

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
• Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
• Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Help protect half a billion people every year, contributing to one of the largest global vaccination efforts in healthcare.
• Gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art digital and AI-powered manufacturing facilities, where you can be part of industry-leading advancements.
• Join a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core, with Employee Resource Groups and leadership programs that celebrate every voice.

iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.

Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.

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