Statistical Project Leader

Sanofi

Lead statistician overseeing projects and providing statistical guidance in pharmaceutical R&D. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and innovate in drug development.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeMorristown • Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $148,500 - $214,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and guidance as the lead statistician on one or more project team(s)
Act as statistical consultant within company
Lead one moderate project, one or several indications, or a highly complex large study (eg. CVOT) in late phase or Onco early development and lead multiple projects
Direct statistical support and provide scientific leadership for responsible projects
Accountable for statistical aspects of early or late clinical development/medical affairs plans, studies, and submissions activities
Mentor people working on the project
Promote teamwork, quality, operational efficiency, and innovation
Ensure project team compliance with SOPs and departmental standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or Master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, or related quantitative/scientific discipline
PhD holders, minimum 5 years of experience or Master holders, minimum 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech/biologics, medical device/diagnostics or related industries
Broad knowledge and good understanding of advanced statistical concepts and techniques
Broad knowledge of pharmaceutical clinical development
Broad experience in clinical development or post-marketing activities such as submissions, interactions with regulatory agencies or other external stakeholders
Demonstrated strong project/study management skills
Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to represent Sanofi in cross-company activities such as consortiums or professional associations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
prevention and wellness programs
at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

Statistical AnalysisBiostatisticsData ScienceApplied MathematicsComputational BiologyBioinformaticsClinical Study DesignRegulatory SubmissionsStatistical ConsultingProject Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamworkMentoringLeadership