
Manufacturing and Supply
Where the
miracles of
science are made
a reality for patients
Quality Compliance Specialist
At a glance
Our teams produce and deliver over 4 billion units of medicines and vaccines every year, ensuring every breakthrough gets to the people who need it most.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, AI-powered smart factories, and cutting-edge automation are redefining what’s possible: ensuring treatments reach patients faster, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. This is where your skills, ambition, and passion can shape the future of healthcare.
Job Title: Quality Compliance Specialist
Location: Northborough, MA
About the Job
We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
Main Responsibilities:
Contributing to the development and maintenance of an effective compliance program
Ensuring all operations comply with relevant regulatory requirements and other international standards
Providing training and guidance to employees on compliance-related topics
Maintaining compliance-related documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Identifying potential compliance risks and contributing to the development of strategies to mitigate them
Supporting the investigation and reporting of compliance incidents
Managing CAPA to address compliance incidents and preventing recurrence
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance processes and systems
Preparing and participating in internal and external audits and regulatory inspections
Perform the Quality Assurance review and approval of change controls, deviations, , laboratory investigations, and CAPAs to ensure that they meet the requirements of Sanofi standards and procedures and are clearly and appropriately justified.
Perform product complaint investigations.
Generate and present assigned metrics at the required frequency which drive accountability and delivery of targets.
Participate in and/or lead formal risk assessments.Support management on compliance topics
Review the relevance of remediation action from findings from internal and external audits related to health-related topics
Key Roles:
Advise on improvements to compliance processes and systems
Advise on risk mitigation strategies
Advise on corrective actions for compliance incidents
Advise on continuous improvement initiatives
Coordinate quality alert and batch recall process with global team
About You
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering and a minimum of 6 years’ experience working in a regulated, cGXP environment or Master's degree and a mini
Operations experience in one or more of the following areas: Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing Technical Support, Facilities Engineering, or Automation.
Experience in ensuring compliance with local, national, and international pharmaceutical regulations and standards
Experience in managing internal audits and external regulatory inspections, including preparation, execution, and follow-up
Operations experience in one or more of the following areas: Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing Technical Support, Facilities Engineering, or Automation.
Demonstrated knowledge of cGXP regulations and guidance.
Demonstrated experience with change control, CAPA and deviation quality systems.
Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking and technical writing.
Technical Skills:
In-depth understanding of pharmaceutical regulations, guidelines, and standards (e.g., FDA, EMA, ICH)
Ability to analyze complex compliance issues, identify root causes, and de
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey compliance requirements and updates to various stakeholders
Proficiency in managing multiple compliance projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to standards
Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in compliance documentation, audits, and reports
Experience with SMS, LEAN Manufacturing (problem solving/use of Lean tools) or comparable continuous improvement systems
Experience with root cause analysis tools and gap identification
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.
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- We’re problem-solvers and pioneers. United by the belief that everyone deserves a healthier future. We create best-in-class vaccines that prevent disease and protect lives.
- Innovation drives us. From AI and mRNA to next-gen science, we push the boundaries to deliver first- and best-in-class vaccines for infectious diseases worldwide.
- Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.
- We do what’s right. Sustainability and DE&I drive our positive global impact—because the diverse communities Sanofians represent are the patients we serve.
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