Senior Global Project Head, Neurology Development

Job Title: Senior Global Project Head, Neurology Development
Location: Cambridge, MA and Morristown, NJ

Senior Global Project Head (Sr GPH), Neurology Development leads early development activities in neurology, shaping strategy and managing execution. The role collaborates closely with R&D Heads and drives projects from IND‑enabling studies to first‑in‑human and proof‑of‑concept trials. The Sr GPH may transition to later‑stage development and is a key contributor to project selection and execution.

• Deep expertise in neurology, especially neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.
• Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of pre‑clinical and clinical pharmacology relevant to the program.
• Critically evaluates medical literature and competitive product status.
• Oversees development planning, execution, and budgeting.
• Owns overall program strategy and leads the international cross‑functional team.
• Aligns project goals with resource allocation and business objectives.
• Generates and implements clinical study support and operational plans.
• Reports on annual budget deliverables.

• Ensures team members are qualified, trained, and compliant with responsibilities.
• Selects appropriate team members and sets objectives.
• Guides direct reports in developing performance and development goals.

• Ensures clinical data meets regulatory standards.
• Supports registration, label submission, and modification processes.
• Manages Advisory Committee preparation and participation.
• Disseminates clinical data in a timely manner.
• Maintains collaborations with scientific and regulatory experts.

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MD preferred or PhD in a relevant field.
• 10 years of business‑related experience.
• 6+ years in drug development within a therapeutic area.
• Deep expertise in Early Development (Translational Medicine).
• Strong leadership and team‑management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Travel up to 25% required.

• Strong background in clinical development for neurology.
• Networking ability in cross‑cultural environments.
• Outstanding interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of global drug development processes.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on execution within timelines.
• Excellent problem‑solving, conflict resolution, and decision‑making skills.

• Supportive, future‑focused team.
• Opportunities for career growth and international experience.
• Well‑crafted rewards package acknowledging contributions.
• Broad health and wellbeing benefits, including high‑quality healthcare and at least 14 weeks gender‑neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. 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.