Head of Taiwan CSU (Clinical Study Units)

About the role

The Head of Taiwan Clinical Study Units (CSU) will lead Sanofi's strategic clinical function in Taiwan, ensuring end‑to‑end delivery of innovative therapies. This senior position drives operational excellence, partners with investigators and stakeholders, and aligns local activities with global medical, digital and product strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Taiwan CSU to execute clinical studies with quality, efficiency and compliance to ICH‑GCP, local regulations and Sanofi standards.
• Drive continuous improvement, digital innovation and quality‑by‑design approaches across study execution.
• Plan resources, develop site strategies, forecast recruitment, manage risks, oversee budgets and monitor performance.
• Build and maintain networks with investigators, hospitals and key opinion leaders to support current and future programs.
• Provide strategic input on study planning, protocol optimisation and feasibility to global and regional teams.
• Leverage real‑world data, analytics and digital tools to enhance study productivity and innovation.
• Partner with Medical Affairs and cross‑functional teams (Regulatory, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, HR, Pharmacovigilance) to achieve clinical development goals.
• Represent Sanofi in industry forums and strengthen relationships with clinical research partners.
• Lead country clinical operations, ensuring timely communication of progress, risks and insights.
• Promote a culture of quality, compliance and health, safety & environment.
• Recruit, coach and develop a high‑performing CSU team, managing succession planning and performance.
• Manage CSU budgets, resource allocation and cost optimisation in collaboration with regional leadership.

Required profile

• Extensive senior leadership experience in clinical operations or clinical research management.
• Strong strategic thinking with ability to influence global and regional stakeholders.
• Proven track record of building investigator and KOL relationships.
• Excellent governance, quality oversight and inspection preparedness capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive cultural change.

Required skills

• ICH‑GCP compliance
• Regulatory submission and oversight
• Clinical trial management and site strategy
• Real‑World Data analytics
• Digital innovation in clinical research
• Budget planning and cost optimisation