Senior Clinical Scientist
About the job:
The Senior Clinical Scientist is a key member of the Rheumatology/Transplant Clinical Development Team, providing medical and scientific support to the Clinical Research Director (CRD). This role encompasses Study Medical Manager responsibilities, spanning clinical trial setup through clinical study report completion, in full compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
Main Responsibilities:
Support the design and execution of multiple clinical studies across the development plan
Help prepare key trial documents — protocols, informed consent forms, and benefit-risk assessments
Contribute to CRF design and review completion instructions
Support study start-up, site opening, and enrollment monitoring
Review and analyze data listings, patient profiles, and key study data within statistical reports
Partner with Data Management to generate relevant queries
Stay current on competitive data and the therapeutic landscape
Deliver clinical landscape and benchmark updates to the CRD and Project Lead
Partner with Clinical Leads and CRDs to build presentations for governance committees
Serve as delegate for the CRD in developing and overseeing the clinical development plan
Act as liaison across data management, biostatistics, medical writing, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, clinical operations, and translational medicine
Support project team members, project management, and medical affairs
Co-author briefing packages for health authority submissions and contribute to regulatory strategy
Build and maintain relationships with internal collaborators, KOLs, and investigators
Support interactions with Sanofi governance bodies, external partners, and committees
About You:
Basic Qualifications
Education: PharmD, PhD or Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or related field
Experience: PharmD or PhD holders: minimum 4 years of clinical development experience; Master's degree holders: minimum 7 years of clinical development experience
Preferred Qualifications: Late-stage clinical development experience (Phase 2b/3 preferred); Rheumatology or immunology therapeutic area background; Hands-on experience with clinical trial preparation and execution; Knowledge of translational medicine and biomarkers; Strong statistical and data analysis skills; Proven track record managing complex global projects; Experience leading cross-functional teams; Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities; Regulatory authority interaction experience
About Sanofi:
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s 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 people’s lives.
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, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally
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
Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science
Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective
Achieve genuine work-life balance in a supportive R&D environment