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Job title: Clinical Research Director - Immunology and Inflammation
Location: Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ
About the job
Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.
The Clinical Research Director (CRD), Immunology and Inflammation Therapeutic Area, Solid Organ Transplant focus, is responsible for the development, execution and reporting of clinical trials in support of the registration of a product, directly reporting to the Clinical Lead in charge of the clinical strategy. In addition, the CRD is responsible for the development of abbreviated protocol and clinical protocol, participates to the review process for protocols, study reports, labeling, and contributes/supports interactions with regulatory agencies and ethics committees.
The role requires a self-starting, creative, well-organized, strategic focused, resourceful individual with excellent emotional intelligence, self-motivation, solid analytical skills and the ability to deliver on multiple operational tasks. They must be able to comfortably operate independently and within a matrix team, both face to face and remotely.
About Sanofi
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:
Some of the CRD’s core job responsibilities include those listed below, as well as all other duties assigned.
Scientific and technical expertise
- Has and maintains deep scientific, technical and clinical expertise in transplant, nephrology, hepatology and/or immunology/inflammation field
- Has a demonstrated track record in clinical development, with Phase 3 experience being an advantage
- Understands and keeps updated with the pre-clinical, clinical pharmacology and data relevant to the molecule of interest – Knowledge on antibody is a plus
- Critically reads and evaluates relevant medical literature with deep understanding of the data and status from competitive products
- Maintains visibility within the dermatology field to maintain credibility with internal and external stakeholders
Clinical research planning and execution
- Contributes to the development of the clinical strategy and plan
- Leads the development of the Abbreviated Protocol and Protocol development
- Represents the clinical function on Clinical Study Teams and other teams as appropriate
- Provides input into the Translational Medicine Plan that defines the biomarker strategy and other aspects to increase the knowledge about the pathway and effects of the drug
- Ensure that all development activities are targeted towards timely achievement (e.g. Abbreviated Protocol and protocol before study start, committees management and centralized monitoring during study, and KRM & CSR preparation at study end)
- Interacts with opinion leaders and external consultants
- Serve as medical monitor for the studies assigned
Regulatory responsibilities
- Represents the Division at key regulatory agency meetings as the medical spokesperson for the studies and project
- Ensures clinical data meets all necessary regulatory standards
- Supports registrations, label submissions and modifications (contributes to IB, DSUR, Briefing Package for Health Authorities)
- Participates in Advisory Committee preparation
Scientific data dissemination
- Ensures timely submission and dissemination of clinical data
- Supports the planning of advisory board meetings
- Establishes and maintains appropriate collaborations with knowledge experts
In addition to the above activities the CRD must ensure that all activities of the Global Project Team (GPT) are conducted in compliance with current regulations, laws and guidance from FDA, EMEA, and CHMP, as well as with Sanofi’s policies and procedures.
About You
Basic Qualifications:
- Medical Doctor with transplant, nephrology, hepatology or immunology clinical expertise preferred
- Minimum 2 years experience in pharmaceutical drug development and/or clinical research
- Proven record of scientific achievement as evidenced by presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or successful completion of major clinical studies or submissions is a plus
- Strong scientific and academic background with deep understanding of the disease
- Clinical research or pharmaceutical experience medicine experience in transplant/immunology field
- Knowledge of drug development and in immunology
- Good networking ability in cross-cultural environment
- Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills across all levels of the organization
- Performance oriented with ability to work along agreed timelines and a focus on strategy and execution
- Fluent in English (verbal and written communication)
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.
- 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 US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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.
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.
Job title: Clinical Research Director - Immunology and Inflammation
Location: Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ
About the job
Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.
The Clinical Research Director (CRD), Immunology and Inflammation Therapeutic Area, Solid Organ Transplant focus, is responsible for the development, execution and reporting of clinical trials in support of the registration of a product, directly reporting to the Clinical Lead in charge of the clinical strategy. In addition, the CRD is responsible for the development of abbreviated protocol and clinical protocol, participates to the review process for protocols, study reports, labeling, and contributes/supports interactions with regulatory agencies and ethics committees.
The role requires a self-starting, creative, well-organized, strategic focused, resourceful individual with excellent emotional intelligence, self-motivation, solid analytical skills and the ability to deliver on multiple operational tasks. They must be able to comfortably operate independently and within a matrix team, both face to face and remotely.
About Sanofi
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:
Some of the CRD’s core job responsibilities include those listed below, as well as all other duties assigned.
Scientific and technical expertise
- Has and maintains deep scientific, technical and clinical expertise in transplant, nephrology, hepatology and/or immunology/inflammation field
- Has a demonstrated track record in clinical development, with Phase 3 experience being an advantage
- Understands and keeps updated with the pre-clinical, clinical pharmacology and data relevant to the molecule of interest – Knowledge on antibody is a plus
- Critically reads and evaluates relevant medical literature with deep understanding of the data and status from competitive products
- Maintains visibility within the dermatology field to maintain credibility with internal and external stakeholders
Clinical research planning and execution
- Contributes to the development of the clinical strategy and plan
- Leads the development of the Abbreviated Protocol and Protocol development
- Represents the clinical function on Clinical Study Teams and other teams as appropriate
- Provides input into the Translational Medicine Plan that defines the biomarker strategy and other aspects to increase the knowledge about the pathway and effects of the drug
- Ensure that all development activities are targeted towards timely achievement (e.g. Abbreviated Protocol and protocol before study start, committees management and centralized monitoring during study, and KRM & CSR preparation at study end)
- Interacts with opinion leaders and external consultants
- Serve as medical monitor for the studies assigned
Regulatory responsibilities
- Represents the Division at key regulatory agency meetings as the medical spokesperson for the studies and project
- Ensures clinical data meets all necessary regulatory standards
- Supports registrations, label submissions and modifications (contributes to IB, DSUR, Briefing Package for Health Authorities)
- Participates in Advisory Committee preparation
Scientific data dissemination
- Ensures timely submission and dissemination of clinical data
- Supports the planning of advisory board meetings
- Establishes and maintains appropriate collaborations with knowledge experts
In addition to the above activities the CRD must ensure that all activities of the Global Project Team (GPT) are conducted in compliance with current regulations, laws and guidance from FDA, EMEA, and CHMP, as well as with Sanofi’s policies and procedures.
About You
Basic Qualifications:
- Medical Doctor with transplant, nephrology, hepatology or immunology clinical expertise preferred
- Minimum 2 years experience in pharmaceutical drug development and/or clinical research
- Proven record of scientific achievement as evidenced by presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or successful completion of major clinical studies or submissions is a plus
- Strong scientific and academic background with deep understanding of the disease
- Clinical research or pharmaceutical experience medicine experience in transplant/immunology field
- Knowledge of drug development and in immunology
- Good networking ability in cross-cultural environment
- Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills across all levels of the organization
- Performance oriented with ability to work along agreed timelines and a focus on strategy and execution
- Fluent in English (verbal and written communication)
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.
- 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 US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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.
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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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Medpace34
- AbbVie20
- Revolution Medicines17
- Eli Lilly12
- Otsuka8
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals210
- Healthcare & Medical Services70
- Science & Research58
- Education38
- Medical Devices21
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research director jobs.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, nursing, or a clinical field
- Minimum of eight to ten years of clinical research experience including supervisory roles
- Demonstrated experience overseeing Phase II through Phase IV clinical trials
- Current Good Clinical Practice certification aligned with ICH-GCP guidelines
- Proficiency with clinical trial management systems such as Medidata Rave or Veeva Vault
- Experience preparing and submitting regulatory documents to the FDA or equivalent agencies
Tips for Your Clinical Research Director Job Search
Quantify protocol oversight on your resume
Hiring committees for clinical research director roles want to see the scale of trials you've managed. List the number of active protocols, total enrolled participants, and therapeutic areas you've overseen, not just your job title and tenure.
Align your GCP training to the posting
Different employers weight ICH-GCP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and EMA guidelines differently. Read each job description for the regulatory framework they reference and front-load those credentials in your resume's skills and certifications sections.
Target postings by phase and therapeutic area
A director role at a Phase I oncology startup requires a very different background than one at a Phase III cardiovascular CRO. Filter openings by the clinical phase and disease area where your experience is deepest to improve your fit score.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical research director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare cross-functional leadership examples for interviews
Interviewers at the director level probe how you've managed conflict between clinical operations, data management, and regulatory teams. Bring two or three specific examples where you resolved competing priorities without delaying a study milestone.
Negotiate start date around active protocol obligations
If you're mid-trial at your current organization, raise your transition timeline proactively during offer negotiations. Employers respect candidates who flag active protocol responsibilities and propose a structured handoff rather than an abrupt departure.
Clinical Research Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical research directors?
The companies hiring the most clinical research directors right now include Medpace, AbbVie, and Revolution Medicines, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Pharmaceutical manufacturers and large CROs consistently account for the highest volume of director-level postings.
How many clinical research director jobs are remote?
About 28% of clinical research director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with the highest remote share in roles focused on regulatory strategy, protocol development, and data oversight rather than site-facing clinical operations, which still typically require on-site presence at investigator locations.
How do you become a clinical research director?
Start with a degree in a life science, nursing, or healthcare field, then build several years of hands-on clinical trial coordination or management experience. Earn your GCP certification and progressively take on supervisory responsibilities, managing coordinators, data managers, or project teams. Move into a senior manager or associate director role where you own full-trial oversight, then transition into a director position once you've demonstrated cross-functional leadership and regulatory submission experience.
Can you get hired as a clinical research director with limited director-level experience?
Yes, if your experience covers the core competencies at a senior manager or associate director level. Employers often promote strong candidates who have directly managed a clinical team, owned a protocol from activation through closeout, and contributed to regulatory filings. Framing your application around measurable outcomes, therapeutic area depth, and leadership scope rather than job title can close the gap effectively.
What does the clinical research director interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your therapeutic area background and leadership scope, followed by a panel interview with clinical operations and regulatory leaders who probe protocol management decisions and cross-functional conflict resolution. A final round with senior executives or a chief medical officer often evaluates strategic thinking around trial design, budget management, and regulatory risk. Some employers add a case study or written exercise.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research director jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical research director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from pharmaceutical companies, biotechs, academic medical centers, and CROs across the United States. Find the roles that match your therapeutic area expertise and leadership background, then apply directly to each listing.
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