Clinical Supply Chain Project Leader

Cambridge, MA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $105,000.00 - $151,666.66

Benefits

Health Insurance

wellbeing programs

Gender-neutral parental leave

Career growth opportunities

Competitive rewards package

inclusive workplace

Employee benefit programs

Job Description

Sanofi is a global, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on driving scientific breakthroughs that improve people's lives worldwide. Leveraging advanced AI-powered research and deep immunoscience expertise, Sanofi develops innovative medicines and vaccines to address unmet medical needs. Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, Sanofi offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Joining Sanofi means taking part in a mission to push the boundaries of drug discovery through cutting-edge technology, data, and digital platforms in a culturally diverse setting.

The Clinical Supply Chain Project Leader (CSC-PL) at Sanofi plays a pivotal role in overseeing the supply of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMP) within clinical projects. This role ensures that timelines, quality standards, and budgetary goals are met for clinical studies. The CSC-PL defines and implements the clinical supply chain strategy at the project level, monitors supply chain performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and digital tools, and drives continuous improvement across clinical operations. The leader oversees study management activities, carefully coordinating with multiple trial teams to ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and regulatory compliance, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

This role requires close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including project teams, labeling and packaging vendors, distribution networks, and clinical leaders. The CSC-PL acts as the main point of contact for clinical supply matters, facilitates knowledge sharing, manages risk proactively, and integrates clinical supply requirements into overall project strategies. The position demands strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and the ability to operate in a complex, global environment. It is ideal for professionals with pharmaceutical industry experience, particularly within clinical supply chain, clinical operations, or manufacturing environments. The role offers significant opportunities for career growth and involvement in innovative projects driving improvements in drug development efficiency.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 5+ years or Master’s degree with at least 3+ years preferably in health sciences or related disciplines
Experience in pharmaceutical industry preferably within clinical supply chain, clinical operations, or manufacturing environments
Project management experience
Knowledge of GxP regulations and IMP requirements
Experience with N-SIDE forecasting systems, IRT systems preferred
Risk management experience
Demonstrated leadership experience engaging and ensuring collaboration across different functions
Excellent workload prioritization in a dynamic, timeline-driven, culturally diverse organization
Advanced organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
Excellent communication, 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

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Health Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or related field
Minimum 3 years of experience with Master’s degree or 5 years with Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical industry, clinical supply chain, clinical operations, or manufacturing
Project management experience
Knowledge of GxP regulations and IMP requirements
Experience with N-SIDE forecasting systems and IRT systems preferred
Risk management experience
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional collaboration
Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships in a multicultural, complex organizational environment
Self-driven with effective time management

Job Duties

Define and implement clinical supply chain strategy aligned with project objectives and KPIs
Assess study design feasibility and optimize project delivery
Influence labeling, packaging outsourcing, and distribution network strategies
Monitor supply chain performance using KPIs and digital tools
Drive continuous improvement across clinical supply chain operations
Lead CSC-Study Leaders and oversee operational activities ensuring compliance with GCP and GMP standards
Ensure adherence to timelines and budget across multiple trials while managing risks and implementing mitigation plans
Serve as primary contact for project teams and coordinate PAI preparation
Provide clinical supply chain expertise in project meetings
Escalate IMP, device, comparator issues and propose mitigation strategies
Collaborate with GPH, CMC, and clinical leaders to integrate supply chain requirements into project strategy
Report progress and issues to CSC Leadership Team
Facilitate knowledge sharing and provide feedback on contractor performance