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Job title: Global Regulatory Lead

Location: Morristown, NJ / Cambridge, MA

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. 

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. 

Join our Rare Disease and Rare Blood Disorders Regulatory Team as Global Regulatory Lead and you’ll be responsible for the development & execution of global regulatory strategies for your products in Sanofi’s diversified portfolio.

Our team is involved in developing regulatory product strategies for the Rare Disease and Rare Blood Disorders therapeutic area, leading regulatory efforts in the development stage of drug products.

Main Responsibilities:

• As Global Regulatory Affairs Lead (GRL), you will be the fully accountable decision maker for the development & execution of creative, thoughtful, and robust global regulatory strategies for your products in Sanofi’s diversified portfolio in order to meet corporate and business objectives.

• You will be the primary interface and key strategic GRA partner for the Global Project Team (GPT) and Global Brand Team (GBT).

• Accountable for leading the development and execution of innovative and value-adding global regulatory strategies and responsible for formulating the Global Regulatory Project Strategy (GRPS), Global Submission Strategy, and core product labeling in development as well as for lifecycle management of products.

• Responsible for proactively contributing to the Target Product Profile (TPP), ensuring competitive profiles in alignment with the business objectives.

• Accountable for leading the GRT for fostering team performance by aligning team on mission, prioritization, objectives and setting clear expectations for the Global Regulatory Strategy and Plan, including a global labeling strategy for assigned projects.

• Supervise, coach, and facilitate a feedback culture within the GRT to develop team performance.

• Develop a team of Regulatory Strategists (RS) as appropriate.

• Accountable for ensuring alignment and communication internally and externally as “one GRA voice” with TA, GBU Head, GRA LT when needed to advocate regulatory position to governance and committees and share outcomes to GRT and cross-functional partners as appropriate.

• Identify opportunities to support the team to identify regulatory acceleration opportunities, take thoughtful risks, accept challenges. make final decisions on the regulatory success rates and mitigations on behalf of the GRT.

About You

Experience:

• At least 12+ years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotechnology experience in R&D, including at least 10 years of relevant Regulatory Affairs experience (regional and/or global), in early and late development

• Proven record of leading filings/registrations and obtaining regulatory action in major market(s)

• Demonstrated expert regulatory strategic experience and understanding of the regulatory environment to develop regulatory strategies

• Experience being accountable for developing and defending innovative regulatory strategies at Global Project Teams or equivalent forums

• Proven track record of developing innovative regulatory strategies supporting the clinical development of drugs and/or innovative biologics

Soft Skills:

• Lead and leverage talent to the advantage of the greater team, with curiosity and openness to diverse perspectives

• Proactively cultivate a safe environment that inspires creativity, innovation, and productivity

• Proactively accountable for creating a forward-looking vision for your team/direct reports, influence the environment that maximizes long-term potential by fostering trust and teamwork

• Demonstrate exceptional business acumen, strong leadership presence internally and externally, mastery level influence and persuasive negotiation skills

• Master scientific acuity applicable to multiple therapeutic areas

• Proven track record of strategic leadership and significant experience making complex decisions, taking thoughtful risks, and defending challenging positions

• Proven track record and expertise (recognized internally and externally) using advanced communication skills (oral and written) to build internal matrix teams and lead complex negotiations with internal and external stakeholders

• Strong sensitivity for a multicultural/multinational environment

Education:

• BS/BA degree in a relevant scientific discipline required

• Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD or DVM or MSc in Biology, Life Science, or related field) is preferred.

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 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. 

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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.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, expertise, location, and others. Employees may be eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs.