Senior Program Leader, Early-Stage
Company: Sanofi
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: March 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Senior Program Leader, Early-Stage Location:
Cambridge, MA About Us & the Job Join a global network that powers
how Sanofi delivers seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In
Manufacturing & Supply, youll help reimagine how life-changing
treatments reach people everywhere, faster. We are an innovative
global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles
of science to improve peoples lives. Were also a company where you
can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to
explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of
what you thought was possible. Ready to get started? Our Team The
strategic vision of Sanofis Global Medical Device and Packaging
organization is to lead the industry in device-mediated therapies,
with the ambition to develop, launch and maintain best-in-class
drug-delivery systems and connected medical devices that address
patient unmet needs and improve health outcomes. Our specific
mission is to support R&D and the Sanofi Commercial Business
Units by delivering differentiated technology solutions that
enhance the value of our drugs and vaccines and help patients (and
health care providers) facilitate administration, thereby improving
their quality of life and empowering them to take control of their
disease. Our products and solutions sit on top of our market
leading technology platforms, are user-centric, innovative,
environmentally sustainable, producible in high quantities and are
continuously improved to meet evolving needs. Innovation and new
device development are critical pillars for ensuring our continued
success to accomplish our missions. As Senior Program Leader in the
Early-Stage Portfolio you will lead device development to achieve
clinical readiness and transition it to full commercial development
programs.You will be responsible for concept development of
innovative medical device technologies, from ideation to proof of
concept, in order to de-risk late-stage development programs and
position us for the future. You will be a key member of Strategy
and Innovation Early Stage team to interface with cross-functional
teams as single point of contact of the program for Global Device
and Packaging Unit (GDPU), solidifying business cases, building
development roadmaps and mapping the new device technology
solutions with program needs, and be fully responsible for leading
all related design and development activities. About Sanofi Were an
R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving
peoples 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 peoples lives. Key Responsibilities: Lead and
facilitate new device development and technology innovation based
on clinical and patient needs, commercial and operational
requirements and industry trends, create impactful solutions to
expand Sanofi device IP portfolio and strength. Lead external and
internal project teams to develop new devices and product solutions
Lead the development of new devices and ensure rigorous testing to
validate the performance and safety into the final combination
products. Manage required studies and impact assessment by working
with internal and external partners and stakeholders to establish
technical and commercial feasibility Advance novel technology and
product concepts to be clinical ready and create full development
roadmap Embedded into cross-functional program teams serving as the
single point of contact for device programs Align with key
stakeholders on the selected device solution to meet clinical
program needs Generate the integrated development plan and resource
needs Manage all device related development activities to ensure
on-time, on-budget execution Provide support and leadership in due
diligence efforts involving novel device technologies Travel- 10%
travel expected About You Basic Qualifications Master's or PhD in
Mechanical Engineering is required. 5 years experience in
combination product or medical device development of complex
technical products Experience in being a technical lead on device
development projects Experience in design and systems engineering
of mechanical and/or electromechanical products Preferred
Experience in device design from innovation to/or late-stage
development is preferred Experience with pumps or infusion systems
is preferred Experience working with research and clinical
development teams, solid understanding of related issues and
challenges is preferred Experience in third party management
(design partners, manufacturers and vendors) is preferred
Experience around regulatory requirements for parenteral
combination products is preferred (21 CFR parts 4 & 820, ISO 13485,
14971 & IEC 62366) is preferred Strong knowledge of the US/EU
external device-mediated drug delivery technology innovation
eco-system is preferred Solid experience in technology development
through external partnership with third parties is preferred
Experience in SolidWorks and design is preferred Soft skills :
Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills Capable
of capturing unmet needs and translating them into product
requirements International business experience leading
multicultural and / or multinational team(s) Play to win mindset
Extensive experience with successfully influencing and rapid
decision making in matrix and / or governance driven environments
Attention to details with meticulous planning 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 its 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. Sanofi Inc. and its
U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin;
age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil
union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression;
affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military
status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim
status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information
(including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other
characteristic protected by law. GD-SA LI-SA LI-Onsite vhd All
compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated
experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company
employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can
be found here.
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