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Senior Clinical Research Director, I&I

4+ years
USD 225,000.00 - 375,000.00
10 Oct. 27, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

🧬 Job Title: Senior Clinical Research Director (I&I)

Locations: Bridgewater, New Jersey / Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Salary Range: USD 225,000 – 375,000 per year
Company: Sanofi
Therapeutic Area: Immunology & Inflammation (I&I)
Work Type: Onsite


🌍 About Sanofi

Sanofi is a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to chasing the miracles of science to improve lives. The company combines deep immunoscience, digital innovation, and AI-powered discovery to deliver transformative therapies in oncology, rare diseases, neurology, and vaccines.


🎯 Role Overview

The Senior Clinical Research Director (Sr. CRD) acts as the primary clinical lead for I&I programs.
This leadership position requires a strategic, organized, and collaborative professional who can balance clinical expertise, cross-functional coordination, and regulatory responsibilities.

The Sr. CRD drives clinical strategy, ensures operational excellence, and represents Sanofi’s I&I portfolio in internal and external forums — including interactions with global regulatory agencies.


⚙️ Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Leadership

  • Serve as primary clinical lead across assigned I&I programs.

  • Mentor other Clinical Research Directors (CRDs) and Clinical Scientists.

  • Drive alignment across functions and therapeutic areas to ensure operational consistency (protocols, study documents, execution strategy).

  • Anticipate study-related challenges and coordinate proactive action plans.

2. Medical and Scientific Oversight

  • Provide medical expertise across all clinical studies and registries.

  • Lead and review clinical documentation: protocols, key results, study reports, and submissions.

  • Conduct medical review and validation of clinical data.

  • Oversee risk assessments, safety data review, and clinical feasibility evaluation.

3. Regulatory & Submission Support

  • Contribute to regulatory submission dossiers (FDA, EMA, PMDA, NMPA).

  • Lead the development of clinical sections of the CTD/BLA, briefing packages, and regulatory responses.

  • Participate as the medical spokesperson in meetings with global health authorities.

4. Strategic Contributions

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders on Target Value Proposition (TVP), Target Product Profile (TPP), and market access strategies.

  • Provide clinical input into research direction and in-licensing evaluations.

  • Ensure that development strategies align with patient needs and emerging science.

5. Internal Governance & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Prepare and present materials for governance meetings.

  • Build consensus across Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and Medical Affairs.

  • Share best practices and lessons learned across teams.


🧠 Key Qualifications

Education

  • Medical Doctor (MD) required — General Practitioner or Specialist.

  • Advanced scientific or clinical research background preferred.

  • Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Experience

  • Minimum 4+ years in the pharmaceutical industry or CRO.

  • Proven experience in clinical development, preferably within I&I or related therapeutic areas.

  • Strong understanding of regulatory submission requirements (FDA/EMA/ICH).

  • Prior leadership in multi-center, global clinical studies preferred.


💼 Core Skills

  • Strategic and analytical decision-making.

  • Excellent communication and scientific writing skills.

  • Emotional intelligence and motivational leadership.

  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and mentoring capability.

  • Experience in clinical data interpretation, risk management, and regulatory interactions.


🤝 Key Internal/External Collaborations

Internal:

  • Therapeutic Area Heads

  • Clinical Development, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance

  • Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Research Strategy Teams

External:

  • Regulatory Agencies (FDA, EMA, PMDA, etc.)

  • Investigators, CROs, clinical vendors

  • Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and advisory boards


🌟 Why Work with Sanofi

  • Collaborate with world-class scientific and medical teams.

  • Opportunities for global mobility and leadership growth.

  • Comprehensive benefits, including:

    • Health and wellness programs

    • High-quality medical coverage

    • 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave

  • Competitive pay aligned with experience and contribution.