FULL-TIME
Posted Jul 3, 2026
Job Description
Job Title:Global Project Head, Gastrointestinal Oncology Leader
Location:Morristown, NJ or Cambridge, MA
About the Job
Join the engine of Sanofis mission where deepimmunosciencemeets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D,youlldrive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.
The Global Project Head (GPH), Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Leader drives GI Oncology disease area strategy across multiple assets, contributes to multi-asset portfolio optimization, and late-stage asset development through comprehensive disease understanding and data-driven decision-making. This GPH role is matrixed across asset-oriented GPTs (global product teams), reporting to the Head, Solid Tumors in Oncology Development.
In this assignment, the GPH will be accountable for disease-area focused clinical development strategy. The GPH will interface with cross-functional asset-oriented GPTs to ensure correct planning and implementation of end-to-end compound strategy for gastrointestinal malignancies. The GPH will represent the Disease Area function at the cross-functional GBT responsible for commercial brand strategy. The GPH will present and discuss disease-area strategy with key internal stakeholders, external investigators and advisory boards, and worldwide regulatory authorities. The GPH will be contribute to the Clinical assessment of external business development in Gastrointestinal malignancies.
About Sanofi
Werean R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving peoples 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 peoples lives.
About You
Basic Qualifications
• MD or PhD with proven experience in solid tumor oncology clinical development
• 7 or more years of experience spanning early to late-stage clinical research and development in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
• Good understanding of global drug development process and of functional roles and responsibilities
• Experience in successful submissions for marketing authorization
• Experience leading cross-functional clinical teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 20% travel domestic and international
Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong leadership and clinical expertise in a specific disease area, ideally GI oncology, for effective international collaboration with external and internal stakeholders.
• Experience preparing regulatory submissions, and in discussion and negotiation with health authorities.
• Experience collaborating with commercial and medical functions within launch or post-launch settings
• Experience working in matrix environments,
• Ability to integrate all aspects of projects and their potential impact on the clinical strategy.
• Ability to develop strong networks internally and externally beyond initial field of expertise.
• Experience in regional alliance partnerships or co-development
• Strong interpersonal, cross-functional, and cross-cultural communication skills to bridge clinical and business or regulatory participants, and understand marketing, payer and regulatory needs.
• Ability to define clear, challenging and realistic goals and appropriately assess the balance of investment and deliverables.
• Results and customer focused.
• Organizational awareness.
Why Choose Us?
• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whetheritsthrough a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Takegood careof yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare,preventionand wellness programs and at least14 weeks gender-neutral parental leave.
Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
Location:Morristown, NJ or Cambridge, MA
About the Job
Join the engine of Sanofis mission where deepimmunosciencemeets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D,youlldrive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.
The Global Project Head (GPH), Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Leader drives GI Oncology disease area strategy across multiple assets, contributes to multi-asset portfolio optimization, and late-stage asset development through comprehensive disease understanding and data-driven decision-making. This GPH role is matrixed across asset-oriented GPTs (global product teams), reporting to the Head, Solid Tumors in Oncology Development.
In this assignment, the GPH will be accountable for disease-area focused clinical development strategy. The GPH will interface with cross-functional asset-oriented GPTs to ensure correct planning and implementation of end-to-end compound strategy for gastrointestinal malignancies. The GPH will represent the Disease Area function at the cross-functional GBT responsible for commercial brand strategy. The GPH will present and discuss disease-area strategy with key internal stakeholders, external investigators and advisory boards, and worldwide regulatory authorities. The GPH will be contribute to the Clinical assessment of external business development in Gastrointestinal malignancies.
About Sanofi
Werean R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving peoples 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 peoples lives.
About You
Basic Qualifications
• MD or PhD with proven experience in solid tumor oncology clinical development
• 7 or more years of experience spanning early to late-stage clinical research and development in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
• Good understanding of global drug development process and of functional roles and responsibilities
• Experience in successful submissions for marketing authorization
• Experience leading cross-functional clinical teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 20% travel domestic and international
Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong leadership and clinical expertise in a specific disease area, ideally GI oncology, for effective international collaboration with external and internal stakeholders.
• Experience preparing regulatory submissions, and in discussion and negotiation with health authorities.
• Experience collaborating with commercial and medical functions within launch or post-launch settings
• Experience working in matrix environments,
• Ability to integrate all aspects of projects and their potential impact on the clinical strategy.
• Ability to develop strong networks internally and externally beyond initial field of expertise.
• Experience in regional alliance partnerships or co-development
• Strong interpersonal, cross-functional, and cross-cultural communication skills to bridge clinical and business or regulatory participants, and understand marketing, payer and regulatory needs.
• Ability to define clear, challenging and realistic goals and appropriately assess the balance of investment and deliverables.
• Results and customer focused.
• Organizational awareness.
Why Choose Us?
• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whetheritsthrough a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Takegood careof yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare,preventionand wellness programs and at least14 weeks gender-neutral parental leave.
Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
#GD-SA
#LI-SA
#LI-Onsite
#vhd
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
Benefits
- Health insurance
Additional Details
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Country
- US
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