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GRA CMC Lead
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Bring your curiosity to a team where deep immunoscience meets cutting-edge innovation. Across oncology, rare diseases, neurology, and vaccines, you’ll work at the intersection of lab science and AI-powered discovery — all while collaborating across boundaries to turn breakthrough ideas into real-world impact. Whether you want to deepen your scientific expertise or grow as a leader, you’ll find the opportunity here.
Job title: GRA CMC Lead
Location: Morristown, NJ
About the job
As GRA CMC Lead within our R&D team, you will shape and lead global regulatory CMC strategies for both development and marketed small molecule products, working at the intersection of science, regulation, and innovation to bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide. Within Sanofi's Global Regulatory Affairs CMC organization, this role serves as a critical strategic partner, bridging the gap between technical development, manufacturing operations, and global regulatory authorities to ensure compliance while optimizing product approval pathways across the product lifecycle.
In this role, you will develop and implement global regulatory CMC strategies, act as direct liaison with agencies such as the US FDA and EMA to build positive relationships and support strategic negotiations worldwide, and prepare, review, and approve regulatory CMC dossiers ensuring they meet quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle. You will lead cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Manufacturing & Supply, and Regulatory Operations teams, identify and manage regulatory risks by assessing CMC opportunities and developing mitigation strategies, and contribute to regulatory science and policy activities by participating in the review of new regulations and anticipating potential shifts in the regulatory landscape that may impact Sanofi's portfolio.
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.
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
Develop and implement global regulatory CMC strategies for both development and marketed small molecule products, executing and adapting them to meet evolving regulatory and business needs
Act as direct liaison with agencies such as the US FDA and EMA, build positive relationships and supporting strategic negotiations worldwide
Prepare, review, and approve regulatory CMC dossiers, ensuring they meet quality standards, comply with regulatory requirements, and remain accurate and complete throughout the product lifecycle
Lead cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Manufacturing & Supply, and Regulatory Operations teams to ensure effective implementation of regulatory strategies and timely resolution of CMC issues
Identify and manage regulatory risks by assessing CMC opportunities, developing mitigation strategies, and clearly communicating risk/benefit implications to project teams and stakeholders
Contribute to regulatory science and policy activities by participating in the review of new regulations and anticipating potential shifts in the regulatory landscape that may impact Sanofi's portfolio
About you
Education
Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline required; advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a science, health-related and/or regulatory field is preferred.
Experience:
At least 4 years of experience/background in the pharmaceutical industry with solid CMC regulatory experience in small molecules; with proven track record in preparing and managing regulatory filings and responding to Health Authority questions related to submissions.
Soft and Technical skills:
Excellent communication skills (concise, informative, and persuasive)
Strong organizational abilities
Experience working in matrix environments
Ability to thrive in fast-paced settings across multiple product lines
Foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on industry
Languages
Fluency in English is required
Why Choose Us
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, futurefocused 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.
Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.
Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.
Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
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.
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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.
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Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.
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Why work with us
- Expand your horizons. Grow through curiosity, with support to move, learn, and lead in a culture that champions mentorship, mobility, and bold development.
- Accelerate results with technology. Harness the power of AI and automation to push scientific boundaries and reimagine what's possible in drug discovery.
- Impact through inclusive innovation. Help deliver better science and fairer outcomes by driving inclusive research that reaches more people, in more meaningful ways.
- Turn patient needs into breakthrough science. Drive scientific breakthroughs that start with patient needs – and end in treatments that change lives.
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