Job Description

Reference No. R2653656

Position Title: Regulatory CMC & Devices Manager

Department: RegCMC Vaccines ACEL 1

Location : Toronto

This is a contract term until December 12, 2023.

Sanofi Pasteur: The world's leading vaccine company

Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, is the largest company in the world devoted entirely to human vaccines. Our driving goal is to protect people from infectious diseases by creating safe and effective vaccines. Our company distributes more than 1 billion doses of vaccine each year, making it possible to vaccinate more than 500 million people across the globe. Sanofi Pasteur offers the broadest range of vaccines in the world, providing protection against 20 bacterial and viral diseases.

Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe.

Position Summary:

The incumbent regulatory professional is accountable for global strategic management of a portfolio of development projects and/or marketed products within GRA CMC & Devices Departments (Small Molecules Marketed, Small Molecules Development, Consumer Health Care Products, Biologics, and Vaccines). The incumbent is responsible for global regulatory CMC strategies, submission dossiers and approvals, including direct contact/liaison with FDA/EMA for new or marketed chemical entities, biological entities, vaccines and/or consumer health care products. The incumbent creates collaborative working relationships with Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA), Regional GRA, Country Regulatory Groups, Technical and Quality Groups within R&D and Industrial Affairs, External Alliance Partners, Project Direction/Management (R&D Development, Pharma Operations teams), Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Regulatory Health Authorities, Others. The incumbent is also engaged in internal and external Regulatory Policy Organizations/Programs in order to develop and maintain appropriate Sanofi representation in these activities. The incumbent demonstrates behaviors that live and promote the Sanofi and GRA Values/Principles/Competencies.

Key Responsibilities:

Develops global regulatory CMC strategies and risk assessments for development projects and/or marketed products (new or marketed chemical entities, biological entities, vaccines and/or consumer health care products) in collaboration with other parts of GRA. Assures effective involvement with change control systems. Assures that positive and collaborative relationships are developed with CMC teams to achieve the implementation of appropriate regulatory strategies. Assures that, for major CMC activities that have a critical regulatory and/or financial impact, appropriate strategies are developed to manage the activities, and risks are identified, communicated and mitigated as necessary.

Assures that appropriate contacts with Health Authorities , in collaboration with Country Regulatory Groups are initiated and addressed in an effective and timely manner, whilst developing positive and favorable relationships. Responsible for direct contact/liaison with US FDA and EMA on specific CMC topics. Supports strategic negotiations with worldwide Regulatory Health Authorities so that appropriate and pragmatic positions are negotiated with the highest Probability of Success (POS).

Manages or directly contributes to the CMC writing, preparation, review and approval of regulatory CMC dossiers for submission in collaboration with R&D Functions, Industrial Affairs Functions and GRA Regulatory Operations. Assures that submission dossiers meet appropriate quality standards; strategies and mitigated risks are developed and communicated, and deadlines are achieved. Assures that technical and regulatory CMC issues are appropriately resolved with optimal solutions. As applicable, support the regulatory inspection process for development projects and marketed products.

Contributes knowledge and expertise on GRA Regulatory Science and Policy activities, as well as other related internal or external policy initiatives, in order to assure that appropriate Sanofi visibility and input is recognized. Monitors the review of local and international Health Authority regulations and guidelines, contributes to the commenting process and/or develops position papers. Assures that current Health Authority thinking and trends (paradigm shifts) are understood and broadly communicated.

Key Requirements:

Global operational experience with a mid/large-size Regulatory CMC and Devices Organization.

Must have some knowledge of global regulations/guidelines, key Health Authority/Industry thinking and trends, and be capable of resolving strategic technical and regulatory issues. Should demonstrate initiative, some independent thinking, anticipatory foresight, and be able to communicate effectively to internal and external audiences.

Fluency (oral and written) in English language is strongly recommended. Potential to be able to mentor and train staff is desirable but not essential.

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree; advanced degree (Masters, PhD) in a science/health field (eg, Analytical, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biological/Biotechnology Sciences etc.), or equivalent, is desirable.

Technical pharmaceutical CMC experience (laboratory, manufacturing, etc.) is desirable.

Typically, an additional 1-5 years of direct Regulatory CMC experience is preferred. However more than 5 years may be applicable for certain associates within an individual contributor career path.

Experience working for a Regulatory Health Authority is helpful but not essential.

This position requires minimal travel (
10%).

This position will suit an individual who is able to operate with discretion and confidentiality about sensitive data.

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

Thank you in advance for your interest.

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Sanofi, Empowering Life

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At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.