Clinical Research Director, Immunology & Inflammation (Rheumatology)

Clinical Research Director in Immunology & Inflammation (Rheumatology)

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 Clinical Research Director (CRD), Immunology & Inflammation (I&I) Therapeutic Area is responsible for the creation of the clinical development plan in alignment with the project strategy, its endorsement by governance and its execution in close collaboration with clinical operations. The CRD is expected to advance scientific and clinical knowledge for immunology in rheumatologic diseases, incorporate new methodologies, and pro-actively progress study execution. The role will focus on developing innovative therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, with a particular emphasis on rheumatology.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose : to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Create clinical development strategy and plans for one or more assets

Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to design, implement, and execute clinical development plans and studies

Align clinical development strategy with the global project team and internal partners, such as clinical operations, translational medicine, regulatory affairs, biostatistics, drug discovery, drug safety, marketing

Advance the clinical development plan through internal management review

Lead a clinical sub team to design clinical studies and to create study protocols

Execute the clinical development plan in close collaboration with clinical operations

Advance scientific and clinical knowledge for immunology in rheumatologic diseases

Incorporate new trial, scientific and digital methodologies

Oversee the execution of clinical studies in compliance with internal SOPs, GCP, ICH guidelines and other regulations

Review documents supporting clinical development such as Investigator’s brochure, regulatory documents for IND / CTA, clinical sections of integrated development plans, and submission dossiers for regulatory approval

Engage with health authorities (contribute to health authority submissions (such as new drug application) and timely response to regulatory reviews)

Serve as a medical expert and provide strategic input to early-stage programs

Collaborate with external experts, key opinion leaders, and investigators to advance clinical research

Represent Sanofi at scientific conferences and regulatory meetings

MD or MD / PhD in a relevant scientific discipline with at least 2 years relevant experience in clinical development within the pharmaceutical industry, academia, or government agencies such as the NIH, FDA, or other equivalent national or international public health and regulatory organization

Experience / enthusiasm in advancing assets from discovery into clinical development (experience in pharma or academia)

Have experience in novel approaches to translational medicine

Have and maintain deep scientific, technical and clinical knowledge in immunologic / rheumatologic diseases

Expertise in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, particularly in rheumatology

Understand and keep updated with the pre-clinical, clinical pharmacology and clinical data relevant to the molecule of interest and the respective therapeutic area

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences

Proven track record of scientific publications and presentations at international conferences

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.​​

Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.​​

Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.​

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