New · posted Oct 19
Sanofi · Pharmaceuticals
Global Quality Auditor
- Morristown, NJ
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
Closes Dec 1, 2026 · 43 days left
The role
Ensures that Sanofi Quality and Compliance Standards, and applicable regulatory authorities’ requirements are met and that all Sanofi sites, Operational Units, affiliates, and third parties achieve, maintain and improve the adequate level of compliance, through independent auditing and follow-up.
Foster best-in-class performance by leveraging data, technology and diverse talents to support compliance through audits, inspections, regulatory surveillance, and advocacy. Grounded in core values Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Expertise.
This critical role:
- Covers all commercial activities.
- Covers Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
- Supports Sanofi’s Diverse product portfolio across all GBUs; Specialty Care, Vaccines, General Medicines. Internal and External Auditing (e.g., CMOs, Opella CHC, etc.) and Regulatory Inspections.
- Covers an international scope including major regulators; US FDA (USA), EMA (Europe), ANSM (France), National Medical Products Administration (China), PMDA (Japan), ANVISA (Brazil).
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.
- Location: Morristown, NJ ,Remote
What you need
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant degree in life sciences, pharmacy, engineering, or any field; advanced degree (MSc, PharmD, PhD) preferred.
- 5+ years' experience in quality auditing preferably within the pharmaceutical or biopharma industry.
Preferred Qualificationsnice to have
- Strong track record in cGMP environments, regulatory inspection support, and risk-based audit methodologies.
- In-depth knowledge of international regulatory requirements and major health authorities including US FDA, EMA, ANSM, NMPA, PMDA, and ANVISA; proficiency in audit methodologies, CAPA management, and risk assessment frameworks.
- Highly independent and self-directed, with a strong compliance mindset and the ability to think creatively while taking thoughtful, calculated risks
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (on average approximately 50%).
- Fluent written and spoken English, for Europe-based role French-speaking preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex compliance matters clearly to diverse audiences including site teams and senior leadership.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to detect evolving trends and leverage data and metrics to assess quality system effectiveness against governing requirements.
What you'll do
- Acts as a lead auditor or co-auditor, in accordance with Sanofi processes.
- Supports qualification of new auditors.
- Conducts transversal assessments.
- Prepares, coaches, and supports entities for Regulatory Inspections through varying methods such as unannounced or short-notice visits.
- Participates in External Associations to stay current with emerging trends.
- Evaluates entity risks by developing targeted risk-based agendas and/or advise on mitigations.
- Escalates critical issues and risks.
- Approves/manages CAPAs.
- Participates in Quality Governance Committees (e.g., IRISC) as/when needed.
- Participates in audits and activities with other teams in Sanofi Quality Audit, Inspection, Intelligence & Advocacy as needed.
- May contribute to the creation of departmental QMS such as Training Curriculum, standard audit agendas, and controlled documents.
- Management: No direct reports. May lead cross-functional teams for initiatives or projects.
- Latitude of action: Highly independent, creative with thoughtful risk taking and compliance mindset.
- Role impact: Able to detect evolving trends which will result in adjustment of Sanofi audit and inspection strategy and tactics. Plays a role in transforming the practice of auditing in Sanofi.
- Scope: Manufacturing & Supply, Research & Development, Country Offices, Digital, Global Quality organizations in Sanofi, and third parties outside of Sanofi (e.g., Alliance Partners, CMOs, Strategic Vendors, etc.).
Pay and benefits
$133,500 – $192,833 a year
Employer providedNorth America Applicants Only
The salary range for this position is:
$133,500.00 - $192,833.33
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.
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.
14weeks
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.
Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation – at speed and scale
Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.
Where you'll work
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From the posting
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 lives.
Pursue progress, discover extraordinary
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.
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Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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.
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 20, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 36% above the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in New Jersey15 roles publishing pay
Senior & Principal roles in the US302 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $133,500 | — | $192,833 |
| New Jersey (middle half) | $105,750 | $130,000 | $148,750 |
| All US (middle half) | $102,625 | $120,250 | $137,500 |
This role: Sanofi's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 20, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 895 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Sanofi's own promotion track.
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What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 34 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- GMP and compliance16
- Collaboration and leadership8
- Lab testing and methods4
- Documentation and SOPs3
- Quality systems and risk3
- Investigations and CAPA1
- Validation and qualification1
- Regulatory submissions1
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Sanofi on Regulatory Jobs
- 24
- Open roles
- 20
- Distinct roles
- 6
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By discipline
- Quality15 63%
- Regulatory7 29%
- Compliance & Safety2 8%
By level
- Senior & Principal12 50%
- Manager4 17%
- Associate & Specialist4 17%
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