R&D Gra Cmc Team Lead

**_Job Title: R&D GRA CMC Team Lead_** -------------------------------------- * _Location: Hyderabad (Hybrid)_ ------------------------------ * _Level: L3-2_ ------------- **_About the job_** ---------------------- **_Our Team:_** ------------------ **_​​​​​​_**_The Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) CMC & Device Organization serves as a critical strategic partner within Sanofi's regulatory framework, providing expert guidance on Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) and medical device regulatory requirements across the product lifecycle. Our department bridges the gap between technical development, manufacturing operations, and global regulatory authorities to ensure compliance while optimizing product approval pathways. The team develops and implements global regulatory strategies for pharmaceutical products, biologics, vaccines, and combination products, working closely with cross-functional partners to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. With a commitment to Sanofi's "Take the Lead" values, particularly in "Leading Together" and "Being Bold," our mission is to secure timely approvals while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance, ultimately supporting Sanofi's goal of bringing innovative healthcare solutions to patients worldwide.__​_   _**Main responsibilities:**_ **_Strategic Leadership & Team Development_**  _Provide oversight and leadership of a specialist sub-team within the CMC regulatory organization_  _Set clear expectations and performance objectives aligned with GRA goals_ _Foster an environment that promotes Taking the Lead behaviors and GRA Values_  **_Global Regulatory Strategy Oversight_**  _Oversee the development of global regulatory CMC strategies and risk assessments for development projects and marketed products_  _Ensure appropriate strategies for major CMC activities with critical regulatory and financial impact_  _Build and maintain internal/external relationships to achieve regulatory outcomes_  **_Matrix Management Excellence_**  _Enable effective matrix management between line organization and project Teams._ _Establish clear roles and responsibilities between CMC Lead and Project Leads._ _Coordinate with Project Leads on long-term resource planning_  **_Regulatory Intelligence Leadership_** _Interpret global regulations and implement them within the team's work._ _Identify and communicate regulatory paradigm shifts that impact the company._ _Contribute knowledge to GRA Regulatory Science and Policy activities_  **_Performance Management & Talent Development_**  _Conduct regular performance evaluations and career development discussions_ _Identify skill gaps and create development opportunities through strategic project assignments_ _Work with Project Leads to identify and develop high-potential team members_  **_Portfolio Management & Resource Optimization_** _Align team structure and capabilities with project portfolio needs._ _Ensure balanced workload distribution among team members._ _Collaborate with Project Leads to optimize resource allocation across projects_  **_About you_** _List here ideally the must-haves criteria to be successful on the role. Don’t forget: the less criteria you will request, the more diverse candidates you will get in the pool._ * **_Experience_**_: 15-17 Years , strong experience in pharmaceutical, CMC regulatory strategy experience, Expert-level understanding of CMC regulatory requirements across multiple regions_ * _Advanced knowledge of drug development, manufacturing, and testing processes, Strong understanding of AI and its applications in regulatory affairs, Exceptional leadership and team development abilities, Strategic thinking and ability to drive organizational change, Advanced negotiation and influencing skills with global regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA, EMA). Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder relationships & Proven ability to make high-impact decisions in ambiguous situations_ * **_Soft skills_**_: Communication skills, Stakeholder management, Adaptability & flexibility, Critical thinking, Problem solving, Teamwork & collaboration, Time management, Emotional intelligence (EQ), Compliance & quality mindset, Proactive ownership & Presentation skills_ * **_Technical skills_**_: Strategic Thinking, Results-Oriented, People Leadership, Influencing, Others Regulatory Strategies, Product Registrations, Risk Management, Digital Adoption, Stakeholder Management & Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite & Electronic document management systems (Veeva vault, Plai)_ * **_Languages_**_: English_ Pursue _progress_, discover _extraordinary_ =========================================== Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. 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