Sanofi · 1 day ago
Statistical Project Leader
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expSanofi is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives. They are seeking a Statistical Project Leader to drive statistical strategy for Medical Affairs studies and lead cross-functional teams in generating medical evidence through innovative statistical solutions.
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Responsibilities
Drive statistical strategy for Medical Affairs studies, including Phase IV trials, observational studies, and statistical expertise on RWE projects
Lead statistical contribution to Integrated Evidence Generation plans, ensuring scientific rigor, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder relevance
Independently manage statistical aspects with minimal oversight while engaging leadership on strategic decisions
Drive innovation by rethinking traditional workflows and implementing cutting-edge statistical methodologies to accelerate evidence generation
Oversee project planning, timelines, and resources across multiple studies
Manage relationships with external partners (CROs, academic collaborators, DMCs)
Partner with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development biostatistics, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory, HEOR, and other functions to align statistical approaches with business objectives
Represent Statistics in regulatory interactions and scientific forums
Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes and leverage AI-powered solutions to enhance project efficiency
Mentor junior statisticians and statistical programmers
Foster a culture of innovation, scientific excellence, and continuous improvement
Champion quality standards while promoting operational efficiency
Lead by example in adopting AI and automation tools to transform statistical workflows and unlock significant productivity gains
Qualification
Required
7+ years (MS) or 5+ years (PhD) of pharmaceutical industry experiences in clinical trials and/or medical affairs
Proven track record of delivering results in complex, fast-paced environments
Broad knowledge and good understanding of advanced statistical concepts and techniques, including their application in observational and RWE studies (e.g. Causal inference methods, target trial emulation, pragmatic clinical trials)
Demonstrated strong project/study management, interpersonal and communication skills
Good knowledge of pharmaceutical clinical development and medical affairs
Extensive ability to apply advanced statistical analyses using SAS and/or R languages
Results-driven mindset with ability to rethink and optimize workflows, challenging the status quo to drive continuous improvement
Education: MS or PhD degree in Statistics or relevant fields
Languages: Highly effective communication in English, both oral and written
Preferred
Knowledge or experience with Artificial intelligence or Generative AI is a plus
Enthusiasm for leveraging AI and Generative AI technologies to reform statistical practices
Benefits
High-quality healthcare
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Company
Sanofi
Sanofi is a global biopharma company focused on prescription drugs, vaccines, and treatments for chronic, rare, and infectious diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.97BKey Investors
Blackstone Life SciencesEvotec
2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.74B
2025-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.59B
Leadership Team
Paul Hudson
Chief Executive Officer
Francois-Xavier Roger
Chief Financial Officer
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