Head, Global Labeling Innovation and Transformation

Position Overview & Key responsibilities

The Head, Global Labeling Innovation & Transformation, is accountable for leading the team responsible for preparing Sanofi for Labeling of the Future in term of processes, technology, skills, and, perhaps most important, mindset.

Specific responsibilities include:

E2E Labeling Transformation

• Accountable for ensuring deliverables from the various Transformation workstreams according to agreed-upon timelines

• Provide monthly progress updates to the GRA Leadership Team

• Initiate and lead related discussions at GRA Council meetings when decisions/endorsements are required

Promote a symbiotic way of working with the GRA Labeling Strategy and Labeling Operational Excellence groups

• Define governance and identify/create continuous synergies between the 3 pillars

• Align on common KPIs (e.g., those related to compliance and efficiency of process by xxx%...)

Digital Innovation Strategy

• Develop and drive the strategy for implementation of Structured Content Labeling (including interface with Veeva Vault, One Translate, and other systems as applicable)

• Pursue the development of Drug Label Explorer (DLE) with and its Veeva Vault interface

Innovation within GRA

• Lead discussions with the GRA CMC and GRA Submissions teams on cross-fertilization between the 3 groups, harmonization of processes, and efficiency gains

• Drive the discussion with GRA Regulatory Operations on processes and tools to support and accelerate innovation within GRA (e.g., Structured Content Labeling, DLE, One Translate, Veeva Vault, etc.)

Innovation beyond GRA

• Lead engagement with PV on ways of working and a common transformation roadmap

• Share Global Labeling’s vision with Manufacturing and Supply (M&S) and define a harmonized artwork process

• Partner with M&S (project lead) and Digital to define and implement Sanofi’s enterprise-level ePI ambitions

Implement a resource model that supports Global Labeling’s innovation ambitions

• Vendor strategy

• Resourcing strategy (including Internal Service Hub)  

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably in Regulatory Affairs with a firm understanding of end-to-end (E2E) global labeling processes

• Firm understanding of the regulatory environment, drug research & development and maintenance processes and requirements

• Experience in implementing process and system innovations, including digital solutions

• Project leadership experience in a regulated environment

• Recognized expert in leading matrixed teams

• Demonstrated ability to independently lead regulatory teams and successfully implement strategies

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the life sciences; advanced science degree preferred

• People management and successful talent development track record

• Strong project planning and performance tracking experience

Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and requirements

• Knowledge and operational expertise of the labeling environment and regulations

• Strong interpersonal skills to motivate the team and effectively liaise with internal and external partners and stakeholders

• Record of successfully overseeing and implementing major process transformations, or similar global project oversight experience, including developing strong business cases for such projects

• Creative and innovative thinker who envisions solutions beyond traditional approaches

• Ability to effectively communicate with other functional leaders and Health Authorities

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage heavy workload under pressure

• Ability to effectively work with multifunctional and multicultural teams in a matrixed organization

• Ability to effectively interact, influence and negotiate with internal and external senior-level clients

• Strong strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to work transversally to achieve critical business and functional area objectives according to established deadlines

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.

As a healthcare company and a vaccine manufacturer, Sanofi has an important responsibility to protect individual and public health. All US based roles require individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of your job responsibilities.

According to the CDC, an individual is considered to be “fully vaccinated” fourteen (14) days after receiving (a) the second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, or (b) the single dose of the J&J vaccine. Fully vaccinated, for new Sanofi employees, is to be fully vaccinated 14 DAYS PRIOR TO START DATE.

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