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GRA CMC Lead Employer Sanofi Location Morristown, New Jersey Start date Jun 23, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Regulatory , Regulatory Affairs , Science/R D , CMC Required Education Bachelors Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed Pharm Country Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details Job title:
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Morristown, NJ About the Job As GRA CMC Lead within our R D team , you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects and/or marketed products. The GRA CMC Lead, Vaccines is responsible for the global CMC regulatory strategy definition, managing variation approvals and questions, as well as direct interactions with Health Authorities. You will work closely with Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA), Regions ("Regional GRA"), local regulatory teams, quality groups within R D and Industrial Affairs, including in particular the RSO (Regulatory Site Officer) teams, with partners, and also with Human Resources, Legal Services, Finance, and Health Authorities. You will also be involved in internal or external programs/organizations led by Sanofi and ensure representation of the company by demonstrating the values of Sanofi and Global Regulatory Affairs. Join the engine of Sanofis mission where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R D, youll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions. About Sanofi Were an R D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving peoples 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 peoples lives. Main Responsibilities Develop CMC regulatory strategies and assess associated risks for development projects and/or registered products (new products or marketed products) in collaboration with all Global Regulatory Affairs entities. Participate in Change Control assessment. Guarantee strong collaboration within CMC teams for the implementation of defined regulatory strategies. Ensure that for CMC activities with a major regulatory and/or financial impact, appropriate strategies are implemented, risks are identified, communicated and taken into account. Ensure that requests from Health Authorities are taken into account in an effective and timely manner. Develop lasting relationships with the Health Authorities. Provide the necessary support for strategic negotiations with the Global Health Authorities, including the FDA (US) and the EMA (Europe), to take pragmatic decisions with the greatest probability of success. Draft or contribute to the drafting, preparation, review and approval of supporting documents for consultation with health authorities in order to define the future submission strategy; in collaboration with R D functions, Industrial Affairs, Global Regulatory Affairs. Coordinate the submission of CMC regulatory files and contribute to the preparation and review; in collaboration with R D functions, Industrial Affairs, Global Regulatory Affairs. To ensure the monitoring and management of post-approval commitments in connection with CMC activities. Ensure that variation files are prepared in accordance with requirements, quality standards and within the time allotted. Author the CMC strategy document Global Regulatory CMC Strategy Document in connection with the Blue Print model if applicable. Ensure that CMC regulatory issues are considered and resolved optimally. If applicable, support the regulatory inspection process. Contribute to Sanofi initiatives, review of local and international regulations and guidelines. Ensure that the requirements of the Health Authorities are taken into account and communicated. About You Education BS/BA degree in a relevant scientific discipline required, e.g., Biology, Chemistry or Life sciences. Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD or DVM or MSc in Biology, Life Science, or related field) preferred.
Experience:
At least 4+ years' experience in a regulatory role, highly valued if its within the pharmaceutical industry. Operational experience within an organization (medium to large) in Regulatory CMC department. Knowledge of global regulations/guidelines; Health Authorities, their modes of operation and their expectations. Ability to solve strategic technical and regulatory problems. Demonstrate initiative, reflection, foresight and the ability to communicate effectively with internal or external partners. 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 its 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. #GD-SG #LI-GZ #vhd 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. Company Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary. Science has been our calling from the beginning. Sanofi's heritage of turning the impossible into the possible stretches back to the 19th century — a rich history of healthcare innovation built by diverse companies united by one shared purpose. More than 150 years later, that spirit lives in everything we do and every person we serve — from the patients who take our medicines, to the healthcare professionals who trust us, to the 83,000+ employees and communities around the world who make it all possible. And today, we're writing the next chapter of that legacy. We are an R D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. And it all starts with people like you — from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles — united by a single mission: we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Take the most important step in your career and help us change the lives of patients, families, and communities for the better. Company info Location Cambridge Massachusetts United States Share this job Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Apply now Send job Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Get job alerts Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox. Create alert