Sanofi
pharmaceutical
ComplianceLead
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Compliance Lead at Sanofi. Skills: compliance program development, establishment license (DEL and MDEL) management, Health Canada regulations, inspection management, risk management. Developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective compliance program.. Ensuring that the site complies with all laws, regulations, and standards applicable in the pharmaceutical industry for licensed activities related to API (importation only) and Finished Goods (importation and distribution)”
What You'll Achieve.
Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for site compliance and regulatory and reporting on the results to management.; ensuring operational effectiveness and compliance.
Industry & Context.
Managing and resolving any compliance issues or allegations that arise, and taking appropriate corrective and preventive actions.; Consult on product disposition decisions for Quality and Compliance issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
university degree or a degree recognized as equivalent by a Canadian university or Canadian accreditation body in a science related to the work being carried out, 10-15 years in pharmaceutical industry (QA, QC, Production or equivalent), Minimum 7 years hands-on experience with imported pharmaceutical products and Health Canada regulations, understanding of Canadian GMPs related to Importation and Distribution, Demonstrated experience managing establishment licenses (DEL and MDEL), Experience managing cross-functional teams and external consultants, Proven track record in inspection management and regulatory authority interactions, Background in risk management and compliance program development, management and leadership skills with demonstrated history
Nice to Have
French: Considered an asset
What You'll Do.
and maintaining an effective compliance program.
Ensuring that the site complies with all laws
and standards applicable in the pharmaceutical industry for licensed activities related to API (importation only) and Finished Goods (importation and distribution)
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with regulators
industry associations
and other stakeholders
and representing the company in compliance-related matters.
Maintaining a system to ensure compliance
regulatory and quality risks are properly identified
Ensuring the company is always prepared for inspections by regulatory bodies for topics related to dossier compliance.
Ensuring that any compliance issues or drug shortage issues
are reported to the relevant authorities in a timely manner and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure timely responses to any related inquiries.
Managing and resolving any compliance issues or allegations that arise
and taking appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for site compliance and regulatory and reporting on the results to management.
Responsible for driving risk management
and quality alert management
Identifying and driving continuous improvement initiatives and projects to enhance compliance and effectiveness
fostering a culture of compliance.
Defining the potential regulatory and license impact of changes made to the site products and services.
Ensuring compliance of imported products and medical devices with all relevant product registrations
and guidelines in the markets where the site decide and execute the regulatory compliance maintenance program for the site products.
Develop and lead inspection management team to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance.
compilation and compliance status of GMP evidence from all foreign contractors to allow importation/distribution of products into Canada via valid Establishment License
Responsible for maintaining the Canadian Drug Establishment License (DEL) and Medical Device Establishment License (MDEL)
Manage Vendor qualifications including Audits and Quality Agreements with suppliers and/or clients
and ensure that commitments outlined therein are complied with
Participate actively in new product launch and special project strategies
support marketing and business development groups
Manage label changes and ensure labelling is compliant with Health Canada regulations.
Medical Information Quality Support: Oversee Quality questions from Med Info department and participate in cross-functional teams to address complex patient and HCP inquiries
Serve in a backup capacity to the Country Quality Head and the other Quality Leads for their respective responsibilities
Manage QA staff and external consultants
Lead inspection readiness and inspection management activities
Define initiatives to improve the compliance and effectiveness of our processes and systems
Assess acceptability of various strategies for imported products in view of complex Health Canada regulations for imported products
Proactively implement remediation action(s) from findings from internal and external GMP audit-/inspection-related topics and regulatory issues
Support senior management on compliance topics.
Define and execute inspection readiness plan.
Coordinate quality alert and batch recall process with global team.
Decide for which changes a regulatory strategy must be established and provide the strategy
Develop remediation strategies for regulator and global Quality audit findings
Consult on product disposition decisions for Quality and Compliance issues
Define Strategy for communicating and responding to regulators on Quality and Compliance issues
Inform senior management on the action plan to mitigate regulatory issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; cross-functional teams; global team
Communication Scope
Excellent knowledge (reading, writing and oral) in English
Process & Methodology
special project strategies
Full Job Description
**Reference Number****:** R2853280 **Position title****: **Compliance Lead **Department: **Quality & Operations **Location:** Toronto, ON **About the job** Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster. _**Our Team/ Overview:**_ The Compliance Lead is part of Country Quality Operations within MCCQ. The Compliance Lead oversees Country Quality compliance programs, self inspection, quality risk management and establishment license (DEL and MDEL) management in alignment with Canadian GMP regulations, as well as Corporate requirements. **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:_** * Developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective compliance program. * Ensuring that the site complies with all laws, regulations, and standards applicable in the pharmaceutical industry for licensed activities related to API (importation only) and Finished Goods (importation and distribution) * 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, regulatory 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. * Ensuring that any compliance issues or drug shortage issues, are reported to the relevant authorities in a timely manner and coordinating
Applying for this Compliance Lead role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Workday
- Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
- "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
- Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
- Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Sanofi?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.