Sanofi
GRA Device Lead (Associate Director) - Digital Health
Sanofi, Convent Station, New Jersey, us, 07961
Job Title:
GRA Device Lead (Associate Director) - Digital Health
Location:
Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ
About the Job GRA Device Lead (Associate Director) - Digital Health
Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress.
The Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) Device team is a globally diverse team supporting the medical device, combination product, digital health, and in‑vitro diagnostic products within the Sanofi portfolio of products. The team is part of the GRA CMC & GRA Device Department within Global R&D. The GRA Device organization serves as a critical strategic partner within Sanofi's regulatory framework, providing expert guidance on medical device regulatory requirements across the product lifecycle. The team bridges the gap between technical development, manufacturing operations, and global regulatory authorities to ensure compliance while optimizing product approval pathways. It is accountable for developing and implementing global regulatory strategies for device and IVD products intended to be used alone or in combination with a drug product, leading regulatory efforts in the development and post‑marketing stages. The organization maintains strong collaborative relationships with Global Regulatory Affairs, Regional GRA, Country Regulatory Groups, Technical and Quality Groups within R&D and Manufacturing & Supply, Regulatory Health Authorities, and others.
As GRA Device Lead in the GRA Device Digital and Diagnostic team, you’ll drive global regulatory strategies for medical device and digital health technologies, collaborate with cross‑functional teams to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, optimize product development and manufacturing processes, and directly influence the success of product approvals through strategic negotiations with health authorities worldwide.
The GRA Device Lead role is a critical and highly visible position that offers the opportunity to support a wide range of digital health technologies (DHTs), from digital biomarkers and wearables to software as a medical device (SaMD), connected devices, and other innovative technologies. You will develop device strategies, conduct risk assessments, and serve as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities. You will collaborate across R&D, Device, Manufacturing, and Quality teams while preparing high‑quality regulatory submissions, managing compliance, and anticipating regulatory trends—all contributing directly to bringing innovative therapies to patients worldwide.
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 enable us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people worldwide, supported by a diverse portfolio of medical device and diagnostic products. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main Responsibilities
Serve as GRA Device Lead for DHTs and SaMDs on assigned project teams (early phase, late stage, and marketed products)
Provide regulatory guidance and advice to the Global Regulatory Team (GRT) and cross‑functional teams
Develop and execute innovative and sustainable medical device regulatory strategies covering DHT, digital biomarkers/endpoints, and SaMD elements
Define device health authority interactions plan, lead device‑related health authority interactions, and support cross‑functional health authority interactions
Identify DHT regulatory acceleration opportunities and regulatory risks, and propose risk mitigations in collaboration with the GRT
Identify and manage issues and opportunities that impact submission timelines; ensure appropriate communication, resolution, and/or escalation as needed
Lead global filing and lifecycle management activities for device submissions/device aspects of medicinal product submissions
Liaise with device, clinical, manufacturing, commercial, and other internal business partners to enable successful regulatory outcomes
Prepare, review, and approve design control deliverables
Contribute to product development and lifecycle management planning; provide regulatory impact assessments for proposed product changes
May serve as a regional/local regulatory lead and point of contact with health authorities for projects/products in their remit, as needed
Participate in the development and monitoring of the global regulatory environment and updating of standards and processes related to device regulations
Contribute to the development of a harmonized, One Sanofi regulatory voice through participation in appropriate device committees and forums
Support operational and compliance activities for assigned deliverables, develop and execute regulatory submission planning activities, including generating submission content plans, submission tracking, communication, and document management
Contribute to internal regulatory processes and procedures for DHTs
Accountable for regulatory assessment for DHT due diligence activities as applicable
Device Global Regulatory Lead Responsibilities
The dGRL is the fully accountable decision maker for the development and execution of global regulatory strategies for their products to meet corporate and business objectives
Leads the Device GRT, fostering team performance by aligning the team on mission, prioritization, objectives, and setting clear expectations for the device regulatory strategy, including a global labeling strategy
Ensures alignment and communication internally and externally as “one GRA voice” to advocate regulatory positions to governance and committees, sharing outcomes with the GRT and cross‑functional partners as appropriate
The dGRL is the single GRA point of contact for the DHTs program and represents GRA at the Device Team, the Global Project Team, and internal governance committees
About You
Experience:
8+ years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotechnology/medical device industry experience with 5+ years of Device/DHTs regulatory experience, contributing to regulatory filings and implementation of regulatory strategies; experience responding to health authority questions
Regulatory Expertise:
Ability to develop device regulatory strategy to support implementing DHTs into clinical trials, enabling the development of digital endpoints and SaMD. Proficiency in preparing regulatory documentation with standard submission processes
Technical Knowledge:
Understanding of clinical development of medicinal products, device (including design controls), manufacturing processes, and regulatory requirements in major markets. Working knowledge of technical/industry standards related to software development lifecycle, design controls, labeling, software documentation, risk management, clinical evaluations, and usability. Ability to synthesize and critically analyze data from multiple sources
Collaboration Skills:
Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, engaging cross‑functionally with R&D, Device, Manufacturing, and Quality teams. Demonstrates business acumen, strong leadership, influencing and persuasive negotiation skills
Soft Skills:
Demonstrate strategic thinking, initiative, change agent leadership and risk assessment proficiency, including ability to integrate overall business objectives into actionable project strategies
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline. Graduate degree preferred
Communication:
Strong written and verbal communication and influencing skills, with fluency in English
Adaptability:
Capability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced, hybrid work environment (60% on‑site), with openness to learning and growth
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
Play a crucial role in bringing innovative therapies to millions worldwide, working at the forefront of drug discovery and development with a patient‑centric approach
Leverage advanced AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of pharmaceutical science and regulatory strategy
Engage with diverse teams spanning scientific, clinical, and digital fields, fostering breakthroughs through cross‑functional collaboration
Benefit from structured career paths offering both scientific and leadership advancement opportunities, including bold moves and short‑term projects to expand your expertise
Join a workplace that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, with programs that celebrate every voice and perspective
Enjoy a supportive R&D environment that values work‑life balance, offering flexible working options (60% on‑site) and comprehensive well‑being programs
Influence global regulatory strategies, interact with key health authorities, and stay at the forefront of evolving industry trends and regulations
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 status, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or 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.
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GRA Device Lead (Associate Director) - Digital Health
Location:
Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ
About the Job GRA Device Lead (Associate Director) - Digital Health
Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress.
The Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) Device team is a globally diverse team supporting the medical device, combination product, digital health, and in‑vitro diagnostic products within the Sanofi portfolio of products. The team is part of the GRA CMC & GRA Device Department within Global R&D. The GRA Device organization serves as a critical strategic partner within Sanofi's regulatory framework, providing expert guidance on medical device regulatory requirements across the product lifecycle. The team bridges the gap between technical development, manufacturing operations, and global regulatory authorities to ensure compliance while optimizing product approval pathways. It is accountable for developing and implementing global regulatory strategies for device and IVD products intended to be used alone or in combination with a drug product, leading regulatory efforts in the development and post‑marketing stages. The organization maintains strong collaborative relationships with Global Regulatory Affairs, Regional GRA, Country Regulatory Groups, Technical and Quality Groups within R&D and Manufacturing & Supply, Regulatory Health Authorities, and others.
As GRA Device Lead in the GRA Device Digital and Diagnostic team, you’ll drive global regulatory strategies for medical device and digital health technologies, collaborate with cross‑functional teams to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, optimize product development and manufacturing processes, and directly influence the success of product approvals through strategic negotiations with health authorities worldwide.
The GRA Device Lead role is a critical and highly visible position that offers the opportunity to support a wide range of digital health technologies (DHTs), from digital biomarkers and wearables to software as a medical device (SaMD), connected devices, and other innovative technologies. You will develop device strategies, conduct risk assessments, and serve as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities. You will collaborate across R&D, Device, Manufacturing, and Quality teams while preparing high‑quality regulatory submissions, managing compliance, and anticipating regulatory trends—all contributing directly to bringing innovative therapies to patients worldwide.
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 enable us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people worldwide, supported by a diverse portfolio of medical device and diagnostic products. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main Responsibilities
Serve as GRA Device Lead for DHTs and SaMDs on assigned project teams (early phase, late stage, and marketed products)
Provide regulatory guidance and advice to the Global Regulatory Team (GRT) and cross‑functional teams
Develop and execute innovative and sustainable medical device regulatory strategies covering DHT, digital biomarkers/endpoints, and SaMD elements
Define device health authority interactions plan, lead device‑related health authority interactions, and support cross‑functional health authority interactions
Identify DHT regulatory acceleration opportunities and regulatory risks, and propose risk mitigations in collaboration with the GRT
Identify and manage issues and opportunities that impact submission timelines; ensure appropriate communication, resolution, and/or escalation as needed
Lead global filing and lifecycle management activities for device submissions/device aspects of medicinal product submissions
Liaise with device, clinical, manufacturing, commercial, and other internal business partners to enable successful regulatory outcomes
Prepare, review, and approve design control deliverables
Contribute to product development and lifecycle management planning; provide regulatory impact assessments for proposed product changes
May serve as a regional/local regulatory lead and point of contact with health authorities for projects/products in their remit, as needed
Participate in the development and monitoring of the global regulatory environment and updating of standards and processes related to device regulations
Contribute to the development of a harmonized, One Sanofi regulatory voice through participation in appropriate device committees and forums
Support operational and compliance activities for assigned deliverables, develop and execute regulatory submission planning activities, including generating submission content plans, submission tracking, communication, and document management
Contribute to internal regulatory processes and procedures for DHTs
Accountable for regulatory assessment for DHT due diligence activities as applicable
Device Global Regulatory Lead Responsibilities
The dGRL is the fully accountable decision maker for the development and execution of global regulatory strategies for their products to meet corporate and business objectives
Leads the Device GRT, fostering team performance by aligning the team on mission, prioritization, objectives, and setting clear expectations for the device regulatory strategy, including a global labeling strategy
Ensures alignment and communication internally and externally as “one GRA voice” to advocate regulatory positions to governance and committees, sharing outcomes with the GRT and cross‑functional partners as appropriate
The dGRL is the single GRA point of contact for the DHTs program and represents GRA at the Device Team, the Global Project Team, and internal governance committees
About You
Experience:
8+ years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotechnology/medical device industry experience with 5+ years of Device/DHTs regulatory experience, contributing to regulatory filings and implementation of regulatory strategies; experience responding to health authority questions
Regulatory Expertise:
Ability to develop device regulatory strategy to support implementing DHTs into clinical trials, enabling the development of digital endpoints and SaMD. Proficiency in preparing regulatory documentation with standard submission processes
Technical Knowledge:
Understanding of clinical development of medicinal products, device (including design controls), manufacturing processes, and regulatory requirements in major markets. Working knowledge of technical/industry standards related to software development lifecycle, design controls, labeling, software documentation, risk management, clinical evaluations, and usability. Ability to synthesize and critically analyze data from multiple sources
Collaboration Skills:
Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, engaging cross‑functionally with R&D, Device, Manufacturing, and Quality teams. Demonstrates business acumen, strong leadership, influencing and persuasive negotiation skills
Soft Skills:
Demonstrate strategic thinking, initiative, change agent leadership and risk assessment proficiency, including ability to integrate overall business objectives into actionable project strategies
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline. Graduate degree preferred
Communication:
Strong written and verbal communication and influencing skills, with fluency in English
Adaptability:
Capability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced, hybrid work environment (60% on‑site), with openness to learning and growth
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
Play a crucial role in bringing innovative therapies to millions worldwide, working at the forefront of drug discovery and development with a patient‑centric approach
Leverage advanced AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of pharmaceutical science and regulatory strategy
Engage with diverse teams spanning scientific, clinical, and digital fields, fostering breakthroughs through cross‑functional collaboration
Benefit from structured career paths offering both scientific and leadership advancement opportunities, including bold moves and short‑term projects to expand your expertise
Join a workplace that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, with programs that celebrate every voice and perspective
Enjoy a supportive R&D environment that values work‑life balance, offering flexible working options (60% on‑site) and comprehensive well‑being programs
Influence global regulatory strategies, interact with key health authorities, and stay at the forefront of evolving industry trends and regulations
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 status, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or 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.
#GD-SA #LI-SA #LI-Onsite
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr