Director, Project Management – Patient Support Services

Sanofi

Director of Project Management leading Patient Support Services initiatives and managing PMO functions at biopharma company Sanofi. Overseeing project governance, execution, and team leadership.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $161,250 - $232,916 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and continuously improve PMO governance frameworks, standardized methodologies, templates, and tools across the PSS portfolio
Maintain a holistic view of the full project portfolio, ensuring appropriate prioritization, resource allocation, and capacity management across the team
Act as the primary traffic controller for project assignments — balancing workload across the PM team based on portfolio demands and individual capacity
Develop and deliver executive-level portfolio reporting, providing clear visibility into project health, risks, and strategic alignment
Define and enforce escalation protocols, ensuring issues are surfaced and resolved at the appropriate level
Drive continuous improvement in how the team plans, executes, and reports on projects
Lead cross-functional project teams, driving alignment, accountability, and execution across diverse stakeholder groups
Directly manage a team of Project Managers, fostering a collaborative, high-performance team culture
Build strong, trusted relationships with PSS leadership, franchise teams, and cross-functional partners across PSS

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of progressive project/program management experience or a related field.
Demonstrated experience building or leading a PMO function, including governance design and portfolio management
Strong pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry experience, preferably in patient services, commercial operations, or franchise operations
Proven ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on project execution
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing and communicating at the executive level
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies
Ability to thrive in a matrixed, global, and fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks ’ gender-neutral parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementportfolio managementgovernance designresource allocationcapacity managementexecutive-level reportingescalation protocolscontinuous improvementstakeholder managementanalytical skills

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsinfluencingaccountabilityrelationship buildingteam culturestrategic oversight