Associate Project Manager – ESR Job at Sanofi, Apply Now!
Sanofi is hiring for the role of Associate Project Manager – Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) at its Hyderabad location. This full-time, permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to work within Sanofi Business Operations and support the global execution of ESR programs. If you have strong project management skills and a background in life sciences or medical/pharma disciplines, this role could be your next big career move.
About the Company:Sanofi Business Operations (SBO) is an internal Sanofi resource organization based in India, aimed at centralizing processes and activities to support various functions within Sanofi globally. SBO strives to be a strategic and functional partner for tactical deliveries to Medical, HEVA, and Commercial organizations, reducing reliance on external service providers and fostering the development of internal expertise.
- Job Posting – Associate Project Manager – Externally Sponsored Research
- Location: Hyderabad, India
- Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
About the Job
The Associate Project Manager – Externally Sponsored Research at Sanofi is responsible for overseeing operational activities related to unsolicited research support requests, ensuring compliance, and efficient management of Externally Sponsored Research experiments.
Key responsibilities include:
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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 for Manager role.
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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.
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Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure efficient and timely delivery of research agreements, product supply, purchase orders and other deliverables.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 for Manager role.
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Collaborates and provides information for CMO reporting and cross-GBU initiatives related to ESR.
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Supports dissemination of safety updates and Dear Investigator Letters (DILs).
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Ensures stakeholders are trained and have access to ESR system of record and other ESR related tools, and manages the team.
About You
Location: Hyderabad
Soft Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational and project management skills, and ability to meet deadlines and stakeholder management for Manager role.
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
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Keywords: Associate Project Manager, Externally Sponsored Research, Sanofi, Hyderabad, Medical, Pharma, Scientific, Clinical Trials, Project Management
