Sanofi looking for Associate Project Manager - Pharma or Life science degree Apply

Sanofi is a global life sciences company committed to improving access to healthcare and supporting the people we serve throughout the continuum of care. From prevention to treatment, Sanofi transforms scientific innovation into healthcare solutions, in human vaccines, rare diseases, multiple sclerosis, oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, diabetes and cardiovascular solutions and consumer healthcare. More than 110,000 people in over 100 countries at Sanofi are dedicated to making a difference on patients’ daily life, wherever they live and enabling them to enjoy a healthier life.

Post : Associate Project Manager – Externally Sponsored Research

Main responsibilities :
The Associate Project Manager – Externally Sponsored Research is responsible for operational oversight of unsolicited research support requests submitted through the company web portal, to ensure they are appropriately routed for scientific review. This position will ensure timely and compliant study review, start-up, execution, completion, and tracking of key research milestones as per research agreement, for ESRs approved by the SGZ Scientific Review Committee (SRC). Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) refers to Investigator-Sponsored Study (ISS) and Externally Sponsored Collaboration (ESC) where Sanofi provides financial and non-financial support to the external sponsor.

Below are the key responsibilities including
1. Manages the overall study operational activities for all ESRs from initial proposal submission to study closeout including (but not limited to) SRC management, tracking ESR performance, supply management, contracting, obtaining regulatory documentation and cross-reference letters, transfer of value reporting, tracking payments, and overall ESR program reporting.
2. Executes all ESR process-related activities compliantly per Sanofi SOPs, policies & procedures, and local laws & regulations. Contributes to program audit readiness and provides accurate and rapid responses to audit inquiries.
3. Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure efficient and timely delivery of research agreements, product supply, purchase orders and other deliverables.
4. Collaborates closely with Sr. Mangers to provide necessary information and support to SRC and ensure compliant, timely, efficient reviews of concepts, study outlines, protocols, and protocol amendments.
5. Supports the development of metrics, KPI’s and other business analytics to measure Progress and inform investment decisions; ensures study updates are collected, documented, tracked, and communicated to stakeholders.
6. Oversees ESR system of record; maintains data integrity by enforcing standards, controls & permissions. Works with system vendor and Systems & Process Ops team on issue resolution and enhancements.
7. Collaborates with R&D and Local Product Supply teams to ensure product demand forecasts are maintained and updated to reflect current needs for adequate supply of active studies.
8. Collaborates and provides information for CMO reporting and cross-GBU initiatives related to ESR.
9. Supports dissemination of safety updates and Dear Investigator Letters (DILs).
10. Ensures stakeholders are trained and have access to ESR system of record and other ESR related tools, and manages the team.

Candidate Profile
Soft skills : Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational and project management skills, and ability to meet deadlines and stakeholder management.
Technical skills : Knowledge of Medical Investigator Sponsored Studies program requirements and understanding of the external environment and regulations that impact the conduct of such programs, including GCP, ICH standards, OIG, PhRMA code, etc. preferred. Ability to think broadly and long-term to drive excellence in execution and timely decision making based on information available to support compliant and efficient delivery of study milestones. Take responsibility for self-development to improve performance and positive impact to the organization along with driving individual career progress. Embrace change and innovation by supporting the evolution of the ESR Operations function, driving improved effectiveness.
Education : Degree in a Medical/Pharma/scientific discipline or a related Life science degree, with substantial project management or clinical trials and drug development experience.
Languages : High Proficiency in written and spoken English

Additional Information
Education : Pharma or life sciences background
Location : Hyderabad, India
Industry Type : Pharma / Healthcare / Clinical research
Functional Area : R&D
End Date : 20th July 2025