Sanofi

Head of Quality Compliance

Sanofi$133K — $192K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years or Master's degree with 8+ years in a cGMP environment
  • Proven leadership experience and team management skills
  • Strong problem-solving and project management capabilities
  • In-depth regulatory knowledge (cGMP, 21-CFR, EU-GMP)
  • Experience in preparing for and managing regulatory inspections
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
  • Understanding of modern manufacturing practices and quality management frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the site’s compliance program
  • Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry regulations
  • Build relationships with stakeholders, including regulators and customers
  • Identify and mitigate compliance and quality risks effectively
  • Prepare the site for regulatory body inspections
  • Address and resolve compliance issues proactively
  • Lead performance monitoring and improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Supportive and future-focused work environment
  • Opportunities for career growth through internal promotions and lateral moves
  • Comprehensive rewards package recognizing employee contributions
  • Extensive health and wellness benefits, including high-quality healthcare
  • Gender-neutral parental leave of at least 14 weeks
  • Use of cutting-edge technology in medicine and vaccine delivery
  • Innovative work culture driven by digital and AI advancements
Full Job Description

Job Title: Head of Quality Compliance

  • Location: Framingham, MA

About the Job

The Quality Assurance Department is responsible for providing oversight on all GMP activities and related functions associated with the manufacture and release of biological products at the site.  The department manages the compliance program for the Framingham Biologics, Framingham Biosurgery and Northborough sites (e.g. Self Inspection, Dossier Compliance, External Inspections) and provides site metrics to determine site performance against Quality Metric Indicators.

The department’s goal is to ensure that policies, procedures and processes are in place so that all site Quality Management System activities meet applicable regulations while allowing for monitoring the progress and the completion of Quality Compliance related activities. 

Main Responsibilities

  • Developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective compliance program ​

  • Ensuring that the Site complies with all laws, regulations, and standards applicable in the pharmaceutical industry

  • Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with regulators, industry associations, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders, and representing the company in compliance-related matters.​

  • Maintaining a system to ensure compliance and quality risks are properly identified, tracked and mitigated ​

  • Ensuring the company is always prepared for inspections by regulatory bodies for topics related to dossier compliance

  • Ensure that any compliance issues are reported to the relevant authorities in a timely manner

  • Manage and resolve any compliance issues, or allegations that arise and take appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

  • Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for the site compliance, and reporting on the results to management.​

  • Is or host the Business Owners self-inspection and other key systems

  • Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives and projects to enhance the site compliance fostering a culture of compliance

  • Leading and managing the compliance team, including hiring, training, coaching, professional development and performance evaluation

An ongoing commitment to conducting our global business according to the highest legal and ethical standards, and to continually pursue excellence in the development and delivery of all of our products and services. This includes:

  • Adhering to all applicable laws and regulations of the places in which we conduct business, as well as our own Company policies and procedures.

  • Being honest and treating people with respect and courtesy.

  • Constantly striving to make Sanofi a great place to work, and a company respected for the quality of its people and products.

  • Acting as role models for our fellow employees by acting responsibly, fairly, and honestly in our dealings and exercising sound judgment in performing our jobs.

Leading People:

  • Sanofi’s leaders motivate, inspire, build, and retain highly effective manufacturing teams while managing for high performance and developing others. They are versatile learners and courageous decision makers.

Leading the Business:

  • Sanofi’s leaders are effective operating in an evolving, complex and dynamic environment, providing clear direction and instruction to direct reports, and continuously looking internally and externally for best practices and areas for improvement.

Delivering to Customers:

  • Sanofi’s leaders understand patient and customer needs and build relationships as required to meet manufacturing goals while continuously improving operations by setting high standards for the team so they may perform to a level of excellence

About You

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience working in a cGMP regulated industry (human pharmaceutical drug, vaccines, and/or biologics).

  • OR Master’s degree with minimum of 8+ years of experience working in a cGMP regulated industry (human pharmaceutical drug, vaccines, and/or biologics).

  • Experience managing others.

  • Proficient in computer software programs and applications.

  • Effective communication skills (listening, verbal and written).

  • Ability to collaborate across functions and throughout all levels.

  • Demonstrated problem solving skills.

  • Experience with hosting and managing regulatory inspections (PAI, General GMP, For-Cause inspections, etc.)

  • Proven record in executing and delivering results.

  • In-depth knowledge of the systems-based inspection approach to regulatory inspections.

  • Broad working knowledge of cGMP and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements (21-CFR Part 11, 210&211, 600,610); EU-GMP and EU Annex, ISO, ICH guidelines, PIC/s.

  • Project Management skills and knowledge

  • Understanding of Aseptic processing, use of SUT as a manufacturing platform, use of digital systems in manufacturing operations.

  • Equipment and process validation in cGMP environment.

  • Knowledge of Total Quality Management (TQM), ISO, Six-Sigma, etc.

  • Ability to gown and gain entry to controlled, classified areas

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.

  • Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.

  • Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation – at speed and scale

  • Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.

The salary range for this position is:

$133,500.00 - $192,833.33

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the .

About Sanofi

Sanofi is a global pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs and vaccines. The company operates in over 170 countries and has a diverse portfolio of products that includes treatments for diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and rare diseases. Sanofi is committed to improving global health and has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. The company has received numerous awards for its research and development efforts and is recognized as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry.
Learn more about Sanofi
Market Cap
$121.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$12.3 billion
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$37.3 billion
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