R&D GRA CMC Team Lead

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R&D GRA CMC Team Lead About the job Our Team ​​​​​​The Global Regulatory Affairs GRA CMC & Device Organization serves as a critical strategic partner within Sanofi's regulatory framework, providing expert guidance on Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls CMC and medical device regulatory requirements across the product lifecycle. Our department bridges the gap between technical development, manufacturing operations, and global regulatory authorities to ensure compliance while optimizing product approval pathways. The team develops and implements global regulatory strategies for pharmaceutical products, biologics, vaccines, and combination products, working closely with cross-functional partners to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. With a commitment to Sanofi's Take the Lead values, particularly in Leading Together and Being Bold, mission is to secure timely approvals while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance, ultimately supporting Sanofi's goal of bringing innovative healthcare solutions to patients worldwide.​ Main responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Team Development Provide oversight and leadership of a specialist sub-team within the CMC regulatory organization Set clear expectations and performance objectives aligned with GRA goals Foster an environment that promotes Taking the Lead behaviors and GRA Values Global Regulatory Strategy Oversight Oversee the development of global regulatory CMC strategies and risk assessments for development projects and marketed products Ensure appropriate strategies for major CMC activities with critical regulatory and financial impact Build and maintain internal/external relationships to achieve regulatory outcomes Matrix Management Excellence Enable effective matrix management between line organization and project Teams. Establish clear roles and responsibilities between CMC Lead and Project Leads. Coordinate with Project Leads on long-term resource planning Regulatory Intelligence Leadership Interpret global regulations and implement them within the team's work. Identify and communicate regulatory paradigm shifts that impact the company. Contribute knowledge to GRA Regulatory Science and Policy activities Performance Management & Talent Development Conduct regular performance evaluations and career development discussions Identify skill gaps and create development opportunities through strategic project assignments Work with Project Leads to identify and develop high-potential team members Portfolio Management & Resource Optimization Align team structure and capabilities with project portfolio needs. Ensure balanced workload distribution among team members. Collaborate with Project Leads to optimize resource allocation across projects About you Strong experience in pharmaceutical, CMC regulatory strategy experience, Expert-level understanding of CMC regulatory requirements across multiple regions Advanced knowledge of drug development, manufacturing, and testing processes, Strong understanding of AI and its applications in regulatory affairs, Exceptional leadership and team development abilities, Strategic thinking and ability to drive organizational change, Advanced negotiation and influencing skills with global regulatory bodies e.g., FDA, EMA. Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder relationships & Proven ability to make high-impact decisions in ambiguous situations Communication skills, Stakeholder management, Adaptability & flexibility, Critical thinking, Problem solving, Teamwork & collaboration, Time management, Emotional intelligence EQ, Compliance & quality mindset, Proactive ownership & Presentation skills Strategic Thinking, Results-Oriented, People Leadership, Influencing, Others Regulatory Strategies, Product Registrations, Risk Management, Digital Adoption, Stakeholder Management & Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite & Electronic document management systems Veeva vault, Plai Pursue progress, discover extraordinaryBetter is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!