Sanofi

Quality Training Lead

Sanofi$78K — $112K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • 5+ years in training, quality, compliance, or QA roles.
  • Educational experience is valued.
  • Bachelor's in Science is preferred.
  • Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is beneficial.
  • GxP training requirements familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Represent the Global Training Center at senior levels to ensure strategic alignment.
  • Drive continuous improvement by sharing best practices and innovations in training.
  • Govern training matrices and plans to align with GMP and regulatory standards.
  • Measure KPIs to identify compliance gaps and lead corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with global VR&D departments to harmonize training practices.
  • Design strategic initiatives to standardize and strengthen training programs.
  • Lead pilot projects that set benchmarks for compliance-driven learning.

Benefits

  • Participation in employee benefit programs.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Full Job Description
Job title: Quality Training Lead
  • Location: Waltham, MA


About You

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: training, learning management, quality, compliance, documentation, or quality assurance.
  • Educational experience will be considered.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Science or related fields.
  • Hands-on experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
  • Quality Assurance (QA) or compliance experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or related industries.
  • Familiarity with GxP training requirements.


Main responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategic Contribution:
  • Represent the Global Training Center at the senior level, acting on behalf of the Training Center leadership as needed to ensure continuity and strategic alignment across global operations.
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement by actively contributing to Communities of Practice - sharing expertise, elevating best practices, and driving innovation in training methodologies across the organization.


Training Management & Compliance:
  • Own the end-to-end governance of training matrices, training plans, and learning content for the Global Training Center, ensuring full alignment with GMP requirements, regulatory standards, and evolving business needs.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to proactively identify compliance gaps, assess training effectiveness, and lead targeted corrective actions before issues escalate.
  • Collaborate with VR&D departments across global sites to harmonize training practices, ensuring consistency, regulatory alignment, and a unified compliance culture across geographies.
  • Partner with the Head of Global Training Center to design and execute strategic initiatives that simplify, standardize, and continuously strengthen training programs at scale.
  • Serve as the training compliance subject matter expert (SME) for quality systems - including Deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls - providing authoritative guidance that protects product quality and patient safety.
  • Guide and support SMEs in the creation and revision of training materials and assessments; review and approve content to ensure full compliance with established training procedures and regulatory expectations.
  • Lead high-visibility pilot projects and global training initiatives that set new benchmarks for excellence and position Sanofi as an industry leader in compliance-driven learning.


Customer Support & Audit Readiness:
  • Serve as the training SME to departments and functions, guiding them in developing compliant training materials, matrices, and iLearn curricula.
  • Act as the critical interface between the LMS team and operational departments (M&S, HSE, and others). Drive organizational compliance through the design and delivery of actionable training plans.
  • Support audits and self-inspections with confidence-providing pre-audit documentation, responding to inspector requests, and demonstrating iLearn expertise.
  • Provide strategic guidance to improve training compliance across VRD, identifying systemic issues and implementing sustainable solutions.
  • Educate and empower customers to navigate iLearn effectively, building a culture of compliance ownership.


LMS System Administration & Compliance Oversight:
  • Oversee and provide compliance guidance to the GTC team of Decentralized Administrators for VR&D, ensuring the iLearn platform maintains the highest standards of compliance and data integrity
  • Liase with Global Learning Service team to ensure user or administrative issues are resolved in a timely manner
  • Implement system improvements that enhance compliance tracking


The salary range for this position is:
$78.000,00 - $112.666,66

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 LINK.

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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