Global Head of Quality Audit, External Liaison

Sanofi

. Design, develop, and implement the department roadmap .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $247,500 - $357,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in regulatory inspection activities and risk-based auditing strategies within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Proven ability to lead change management initiatives while fostering a culture of quality and compliance.

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Regulatory Inspection ActivitiesRisk-Based Auditing StrategiesPharmaceutical Policy ExpertiseTransformational LeadershipFluent English

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ComplianceAuditingData UtilizationCGMP ComplianceDue DiligenceChange ManagementRisk ManagementKnowledge SharingBenchmarkingQuality Improvement

Soft Skills

Pragmatic LeadershipInclusive LeadershipThoughtful Risk-Taking

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechMedical DeviceRegulatory AuthorityGXPInspectionCompliance MindsetIndustrial AdvocacyTrade AssociationsQuality Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and implement the department roadmap
Lead risk-based auditing strategies, tactics, and operations across GXP
Engage externally for intelligence, benchmarking, and advocacy on critical Sanofi topics
Lead regulatory inspection activities for routine and pre-approval inspections by international regulators
Support due diligence and reverse due diligence activities
Utilize data and technology to drive efficiencies, enhance insights, facilitate knowledge sharing, and simplify processes
Represent Sanofi externally at key industrial and trade association meetings and working groups
Foster a culture of quality and cGMP compliance across organizational levels to drive continuous improvement
Operate with high independence, thoughtful risk-taking, and a compliance mindset
Interface with Auditing and Compliance organizations across Sanofi

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or related industries, or a major regulatory authority
Strong experience with regulatory and pharmaceutical policy
Inclusive, transformational, pragmatic leadership and change management
Fluent English
Bachelor's degree in a related science required
Previous auditor experience, regulatory authority inspector interface, and/or regulation intelligence/advocacy experience is a plus
French-speaking ability is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for promotion or lateral career moves, at home or internationally
Thoughtful rewards package
Health and wellbeing benefits
High-quality healthcare
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave
Cutting-edge technology, digital, data, and AI-driven innovation environment