Global Program Head, Neurology

Global Program Head, Neurology

Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress.

The Global Program Head (GPH) is a key position that oversees key development activities in the Neurology & Ophthalmology Development (NOD) and is responsible for shaping strategy as well as managing execution. This is a highly visible role that will work closely with the Development Heads in the Therapeutic Area to build and expand the portfolio in Neurology. This role is focused on leading global program teams (GPTs) and is responsible for the strategy and development activities of neurology clinical stage assets.

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science. Sanofi believes that the more we understand about disease pathogenesis in the human nervous system, the greater the chance we can produce life-changing therapies. Sanofi plans to regularly test in the clinic potentially disease-modifying treatments for Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculopathy (CIDP), Parkinson's Disease, and Alzheimer's disease.

Scientific excellence, integrative thinking, and strong interpersonal skills will be required to succeed in this role. The plan is for the incumbent to have several direct reports of medical directors and clinical scientists based on program needs. The impact on the organization is extensive due to the ability to influence program strategy and the network of collaborators from research to operational, regulatory, and commercial functions.

Success in this role requires the ability to influence and lead at the highest possible level. The GPH will be a critical member of the NOD leadership team and will be joining at a key point in time with the opportunity to build and influence a group. This role will require the ability to innovate and think creatively, engage multiple internal and external stakeholders, and make key decisions.

The GPH position requires achieving results through others and supporting the senior management team in achieving corporate goals. The GPH establishes the goals for the global project team (GPT) and participates in strategic planning for, and oversight of, the clinical and research activities of his / her area of responsibility. The GPH will be delegated such responsibilities as interaction with regulatory / health authorities, approval of protocols, informed consent documents, clinical study reports, and product labels. In addition, the GPH will be responsible for the communication strategy and scientific disclosures and travel authorizations, expense reports, and will interact with opinion leaders and consultants.

Sanofi's specialty care is focused on four Therapeutic Areas : Rare and Rare Blood Diseases, Neurology & Ophthalmology Development (NOD), Immunology, and Oncology. We help people with debilitating and complex conditions that are often difficult to diagnose and treat. We are dedicated to discovering and advancing new therapies, providing hope to patients and their families around the world.

The NOD includes programs in Multiple Sclerosis, Neuroimmunology, Neurodegeneration, and Ophthalmology, with therapeutic modalities encompassing Small Molecules, Biologics, and Gene Therapy. Sanofi has a large internal research team in addition to the Genomic Medicine Unit (GMU), which are committed to building the future pipeline in various neurological and ophthalmological diseases.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose : to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We're also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities

• Has and maintains deep scientific, technical and clinical expertise in Neurology
• Understands and keeps updated with the pre-clinical, clinical pharmacology and data relevant to the molecule of interest
• Critically reads and evaluates relevant medical literature with deep understanding of the data and status from competitive products
• Maintains visibility within the therapeutic area to maintain credibility with internal and external stakeholders
• Oversees development planning, execution and budget
• Owns the overall program strategy and leads the international cross functional team to meet program objectives
• Participates in life cycle management strategy planning in collaboration with marketing teams
• Proposes strategies for interactions with health authorities
• Establishes project goals in alignment with functional resource allocation, goals and objectives
• Responsible for generating support and implementation of clinical studies
• Ensures operational plans are integrated across all functions
• Is responsible for annual budget deliverables

Management and Career Development

Regulatory Responsibilities

In addition to the above activities the GPH ensures that all activities of the GPT are conducted in compliance with current regulations, laws, and guidance from FDA, EMeA, and CHMP, as well as with Sanofi's policies and procedures.

About You

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Why Choose Us?

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, 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.