Clinical Study Unit (CSU) Cluster Head GSA - all genders

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About the job

As CSU (Clinical Study Unit) Cluster Head within our Clinical Study Unit in GSA, you’ll be a strategic leader responsible for managing and optimizing clinical study operations across Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Ready to get started?

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.

Main responsibilities:

The CSU Cluster Head is responsible for the organization, management and leadership of the CSU in Germany, a key strategic market in Europe. While the CSU is physically established in Germany only, this role oversees the delivery of clinical trials across Switzerland and Austria as part of the GSA cluster. S/he supports and facilitates all clinical study activity in his/her Cluster and is responsible for ensuring clinical studies are performed according to deadlines, commitment, quality and cost efficiency. S/he ensures that the Cluster countries are aligned to the strategic company priorities and evolution of the business, developing its Cluster strategy aligned to global clinical development and medical plans.

The Cluster Head assumes the role of CSU Country Head and its corresponding job description for the country s/he is based in with appropriate management support based on span of control.

The aim of the CSU Cluster Head role is:

• Leadership of the internal and external CSO/R&D representation in the Cluster.
• Define the strategy to implement Sanofi clinical study pipeline in the Cluster.
• Define the business development strategy with the key Investigators, KOLs and their institutions.
• Provide clinical development expertise to Medical Affairs to implement global and local postmarketing studies.
• Integrate medical and scientific intelligence to contribute to the Global Development strategy.
• Foster digital innovation and drive change management in collaboration with medical communities.
• Define strategy for the future of clinical trials, including the evolution of the business.
• Lead and contribute to global CSU and CSO workstreams.
• Ensure business and strategy continuity; optimize quality, cost efficiency and speed of the clinical studies in the Cluster.
• Member of the Regional CSU LT and support development of Regional CSU Business strategy.
• Member of the Cluster/MCO (Multi Country Organization) Medical Leadership Team and MRPQ (Medical, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Quality) where appropriate.

About you

Clinical & Leadership Expertise:

• Advanced knowledge of drug development and clinical trial design
• Proven track record in cross-functional leadership and people management
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements

Strategic & Business Skills:

• Advanced business acumen and strategic planning capabilities
• Experience in budget management and risk assessment
• Change management expertise and digital innovation mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Local Expertise & Relationship Building:

• In-depth knowledge of local clinical trial ecosystem
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with regulators and healthcare professionals
• Experience in influencing local stakeholders and driving country strategies
• Understanding of local healthcare landscape and regulatory environment

Education: University degree, postgraduate Master's or PhD in nature science, pharmacy, medicine or related

Languages: English and German business fluent

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.
• Benefit from a well-thought-out benefits package that rewards your contribution and commitment.
• We take care of you and your family with a wide range of health and social such as high-quality healthcare, numerous prevention programs and coverage for long-term illness. Our 14-week paid family leave for both parents is outstanding as well as a wide range of childcare benefits.
• Start your career at an attractive location in the center or in the capital of Germany and experience our modern working environment and benefit from hybrid, flexible working time models.

Pursue Progress. Discovery Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

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