Job title: Regulatory Affairs (CMC) Lead

• Location: Hyderabad

• Job type: Permanent, Full time

About the job

Our Team:

Sanofi is a global life sciences company committed to improving access to healthcare and supporting the people we serve throughout the continuum of care. From prevention to treatment, Sanofi transforms scientific innovation into healthcare solutions, in human vaccines, rare diseases, multiple sclerosis, oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, diabetes and cardiovascular solutions.

As a company with a global vision of drug development and a highly regarded corporate culture, Sanofi is recognized as one of the best pharmaceutical companies in the world and is pioneering the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with strong commitment to develop advanced data standards to increase reusability & interoperability and thus accelerate impact on global health.

The Global M&S Services acts as a cornerstone to this effort. Our team is responsible for delivering and supporting M&S teams in the area of regulatory compliance, maintenance of product licenses and technical writing of CMC documents. The team members of the global M&S Services Hub will act as partners in carrying out tasks and fulfilling responsibilities to support quality activities with a focus on technical writing.

Main responsibilities:

• Act as the primary interface between the technical writing team and the global M&S organizations Vx & SPC, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

• Provide strategic direction and oversight to the Vx & SPC technical writing team, ensuring alignment with VX & SPC requirements and needs, company goals and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee daily operations of technical writing activities, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks and prioritize activities when needed to deliver company business needs.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within technical writing processes and methodologies.

• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, conducting performance evaluations and facilitating professional growth.

• Act as the liaison between the technical writing team and global hub leadership, ensuring effective communication.

• Ensure strict compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines related to technical writing and documentation.

• Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of technical documents, validation reports, and regulatory submissions.

• Ensure that the technical writing team has the necessary tools and training to perform its tasks.

• Maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of technical writing activities.

• Support communication and stakeholder management plans, coordinating core and extended team activities.

• Implement effective risk management practices and ensure timely tracking of project activities against schedule and cost parameters.

About you

Experience:

Minimum 4 years of experience in CMC regulatory affairs (Worldwide regulations knowledge), preferably in biotech/Vaccines, as well as experience in a transversal position within a global company interacting with multiple functions/countries. Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or testing activities is required, as well as proven leadership track record

Soft skills:

Proficient in problem-solving, attention to detail, and good organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a flexible and proactive manner. Strong analytical skills. Agile thinker and learner, adaptable to complex & dynamic environments

Technical skills:

theoretical knowledge in Chemistry Manufacturing & Control (CMC), biotechnological manufacturing operations (for VX & SPC only), Regulatory Registration and Maintenance, GxP and health-related regulations. Ability in writing technical documents and reports, good organization and planning skills, sense of priorities and teamwork ability and cooperate transversally

Education:

Pharmacist or Chemical/BioChemical Engineer having strong regulatory knowledge (CMC), in biotech and vaccine regulations (for VX & SPC only). Advanced degree (e.g., PhD) is preferred

Languages:

Verbal and written fluency in English

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.

• Be part of an international collaborative team

• Work for several sites and varied departments

• Be involved in crucial statistical activities for the company like in the regulatory dossiers

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better 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.
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