Statistical Project Leader

Job Title

Statistical Project Leader – Morristown, NJ

Provide leadership and guidance as the lead statistician on one or more project teams, accountable for all methodological and statistical aspects of projects. Act as a statistical consultant within the company.

• Lead one moderate project or several indications, or a highly complex large study in late phase or early development.
• Direct statistical support and scientific leadership with minimal direction from the group head.
• Be accountable for statistical aspects of early or late clinical development, medical affairs plans, studies and submissions, including quality, relevance to external stakeholders, and scientific validity.
• Mentor project staff, promote teamwork, quality, operational efficiency, and innovation.
• Ensure project team compliance with SOPs and departmental standards.
• Plan and track project activities, timelines, and resource use; justify resource needs and optimize allocation.
• Utilize external groups such as CROs or DMCs and respond to unscheduled increases in workload.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff, and collaborate with other functions and statistics project leaders.
• Represent statistics in regulatory meetings and participate in scientific or technology working groups.
• Contribute to process optimization and provide inputs to statistics standards.

• PhD or Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• PhD holders: minimum 5 years of experience;
  Master holders: minimum 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or related industries.
• Academic or research experience may be considered.

• Demonstrated strong project/study management skills.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of advanced statistical concepts and techniques.
• Extensive experience in clinical development or post‑marketing activities, including submissions and regulatory interactions.
• Experience in a relevant therapeutic area.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to represent Sanofi in cross‑company activities.

Salary range: $148,500 – $214,500. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Eligible employees may participate in company benefit programs, including high-quality healthcare, wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.

North America Applicants Only – U.S. Residents. This role is located in Morristown, NJ.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or civil union status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.