Regulatory Strategist

Job Title : Regulatory Strategist

Location : Morristown, NJ

About the Job

Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.

Our Global Regulatory Team is involved in developing regulatory product strategies for the therapeutic area, leading regulatory efforts in the development stage and post marketing of drug products.

As a key member of the Global Regulatory Team (GRT), and strategic partner to the Global Regulatory Lead (GRL), the Regulatory Strategist (RS) leverages their regulatory expertise to contribute to the definition of the global regulatory strategy, to enable and drive the execution of aligned US, EU and / or global regulatory strategy for assigned projects, including Health Authority interactions.

The Regulatory strategist provides regulatory expertise and guidance on procedural and documentation requirements to GRT and cross-functional teams working flexibly within and across regions to ensure the delivery of business objectives.

About Sanofi :

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s 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 people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities :

Enables the GRL by providing quality regulatory input and position to internal business partners, including but not limited to the clinical development teams, commercial and Global Regulatory Team for assigned projects

Liaises with clinical, commercial, and other internal business partners in partnership with the GRL to enable successful regulatory outcomes

Contributes to the development of a harmonized, One Sanofi regulatory voice through participation in appropriate committees, forums at the direction of the GRL

Contributes to the GRT for assigned projects in alignment with the team’s one regulatory voice for providing strategic input on the target product profile (TPP), business planning, governance, and committees. May be requested to lead GRT meetings

May represent GRT strategic position on behalf of the GRL at regulatory forums / committees at request of GRL

May serve as a regional / local regulatory lead and point of contact with Health Authorities for projects / products in their remit, as needed

Identifies regulatory risks and proposes mitigations in collaboration with the GRL, to cross-functional teams working with Sanofi standardized methodologies as appropriate

Contributes to the development of Global Regulatory Project Strategy (GRPS) and ensures alignment with the core product labeling for products in development as well as for life cycle management of products

Participates in the development and monitoring of the global regulatory environment and updating of standards and processes related to drug and biologics regulations.

Ensure that respective regulatory team members have the information necessary to contribute to the development and execution of the Global Regulatory Strategy for their responsible accountabilities

May contribute to the development of global HA interaction strategy in collaboration with non-US – non-EU regions / GRA-CMC / GRA-Devices. Attends HA meetings and collaborates with the regions / GRA-CMC / GRA-Devices to communicate the outcome to senior management as needed.

May lead Health Authority meetings and preparations as designated

Leads submission team or regulatory sub team to ensure NDA / BLA / MAA / Extensions filings meet the project timelines for product launch and is responsible for the development and update of the core global dossier / collaborates with regional lead where region-specific submissions are applicable

Leads the IND / CTA submission strategy to ensure preparation timelines meet the project timelines for clinical trial initiation

Ensure that regulatory messaging for regulatory submission documents is aligned with program level and company objectives

Contributes to content and reviews regulated documents (such as IB, PBRER, DSUR, RMP, etc)

Accountable for developing the Health Authority engagement and interaction plans for their assigned products, including the authoring of the briefing document focused on the strategy and scientific content, leading the team through meeting preparations and moderating the meeting itself.

Supports operational and compliance activities for assigned deliverables, develops, executes regulatory submission planning activities, including generating submission content plans, submission tracking, and document management.

Accountable for complete and accurate communication / interaction (including tracking) with the relevant HAs for the projects / products in their remit.

About You :

At this time, Sanofi will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).

Experience & Education : (Minimum required)

Must be currently enrolled in 2024-2026 Sanofi PharmD Fellows Program.

BS / BA degree in a relevant scientific discipline or MSc in Biology, Life Science, or related field with at least 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry experience, including at least 3 years of relevant Regulatory Affairs experience or Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD or DVM) with at least 2 years of regulatory or relevant pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies : (Minimum required)

Proactively contribute with curiosity and openness to diverse perspectives

Emerging understanding of clinical development of drugs and / or novel biologics products

Demonstrates business acumen, leadership, influencing and negotiation skills

Effective communication skills, specifically strong oral and written presentation skills preferred

Ability to work in electronic document management systems, e.g., Veeva vault is a plus

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects / deliverables simultaneously is preferred

Strong sensitivity for a multicultural / multinational environment.

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.