Head, Regulatory Affairs, General Medicine and Vaccines Canada

Sanofi; Toronto; On-site; CAD 158,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career growth

Rewards package

Global opportunities

Job summary

Sanofi in Toronto, ON is looking for a strategic Head of Regulatory Affairs for General Medicine and Vaccines Canada to lead a team of regulatory professionals across the product lifecycle, from development to marketing. You will coordinate Health Canada submissions, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive timely approvals for a diverse portfolio of prescription products.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and advanced regulatory knowledge, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or health-related field.
• At least 5 years of regulatory affairs experience as a project leader or similar.
• Strong leadership, decision‑making, and communication skills.
• Experience with regulatory submissions and Health Canada processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of regulatory professionals across the product lifecycle.
• Oversee regulatory submissions and ensure timely Health Canada approvals.
• Develop and implement regulatory strategy for General Medicine and Vaccines portfolio.
• Foster cross‑functional leadership and talent development within the unit.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory affairs

Project management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Change management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or health-related field

Tools

MS Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Veeva Vault

Job description

Reference no. R2859308

Position title: Head, Regulatory Affairs, General Medicine and Vaccines Canada

Department: Regulatory Affairs

Location: Toronto, ON

About the job

As the Head, Regulatory Affairs, General Medicine and Vaccines Canada on our GRA NA team, you’ll be fully accountable to provide leadership to a team of regulatory professionals for regulatory affairs activities including early approvals and regulatory compliance activities throughout the entire product lifecycle for a portfolio of development and marketed prescription products. The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership to a team of regulatory professionals for regulatory affairs activities including early approvals and regulatory compliance activities throughout the entire product lifecycle for a portfolio of development and marketed prescription products, as defined by Head, Regulatory Affairs. This position may also be a designated back‑up to the Head, Regulatory Affairs.

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 people’s lives.

Our Team / Overview

The Canada Regulatory Affairs team is responsible for preparing and submitting regulatory dossiers to Health Canada to ensure regulatory compliance and obtain marketing authorisations for Sanofi's General Medicine, Specialty Care, and Vaccine portfolio products. The team serves as the direct point of contact with Health Canada, coordinating regulatory submissions, responding to authority questions, and maintaining commitments to support timely product approvals.

Main Responsibilities

1. Accountable for the activities of a team of professional level individuals, that cover a portfolio (as defined by Head, Regulatory Affairs) of development and marketed products –80‑90% of allocated time
   1. Regulatory Activities and Resources –60% of allocated time Provide leadership and managerial support to submissions teams to ensure quality decisions and timely preparation of submissions to Health Canada in order to achieve the shortest time to approval and the best possible labelling. The portfolio supports products in the General Medicine and Vaccines Business units. Ensure team maintains compliance (as per Global Regulatory Affairs performance timelines) to provision of current and accurate data in internal database systems Evaluate business development opportunities in order to assess optimal regulatory strategy Provide strategic direction and leadership in the management of clinical trial regulatory activities for defined portfolio Participate in Business Unit (as assigned by Head, Regulatory Affairs) cross‑functional leadership team(s) to ensure strategic leadership and contribution from regulatory affairs to core business activities As part of RA Leadership team, assist Head, Regulatory Affairs in setting strategic direction for team and ensuring smooth daily operations
   2. Development of Human Capital – 20‑30% of allocated time Direct Reports Ensure implementation of departmental vision and strategies into individual priorities and goals Provide constructive feedback and coaching to all direct reports on an ongoing basis to facilitate and enable the attainment of employees’ development plans Complete performance review activities for all direct reports as per the established corporate guidelines and practices Self‑Development Elaborate and implement a personal development plan that will allow for the attainment of personal goals and required competencies aligned to the corporate values and priorities
2. Networking (10‑20%) Establish and maintain a network with the key corporate regulatory sites and business units to assure the successful execution and alignment of Canadian‑specific strategies within an international corporate context Develop, optimise and maintain a network with key partners including the Canadian regulatory authority and key opinion leaders and seize opportunities to negotiate improved regulatory processes with the Canadian authority Act as Sanofi liaison to industry advocacy external groups such as BIOTECanada or Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC), as required.

About You

Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in science or a degree in a health‑related field.

Experience: At least 5 years of experience in regulatory affairs, as a project leader or in another related position and extensive knowledge of the regulatory environment.

Specific Skills / Knowledge: Leadership and managerial skills (strong decision‑making, communication, project management and risk analysis skills) Building effective teams Developed change leadership skills (i.e., ability to cope with and adapt to change, effectively prioritise, and deal with ambiguity) Strong strategic and operational thinking (i.e., able to think big picture balanced with strong analytical skills) Excellent negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to manage and influence key stakeholders Fosters innovation (i.e., embraces new insights, concepts, trends & processes).

Languages: English (written and spoken) French is an important asset.

Computer Knowledge: MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Veeva Vault database familiarity is an asset.

Travel: Occasionally.

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 recognises 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 programmes.

Pourquoi nous choisir ?

• Donnez vie aux miracles de la science au sein d’une équipe solidaire et tournée vers l’avenir.
• Découvrez les innombrables possibilités de développer vos talents et de faire progresser votre carrière, que ce soit par le biais d’une promotion ou d’une cooptation, dans votre pays ou à l’étranger.
• Profitez d’un ensemble d’avantages bien pensés et bien conçus qui reconnaissent votre contribution et amplifient votre impact.
• Prendre bien soin de vous et de votre famille en bénéficiant d’un large éventail d’avantages en matière de santé et de bien‑être, y compris des soins de santé de haute qualité, des programmes de prévention et de bien‑être.

AI Usage

“Artificial Intelligence” refers to any systems that use automated processes, including algorithms and machine learning, to analyse data and make predictions, inferences, decisions, or recommendations without direct human involvement. These systems may process personal information to identify patterns, improve services, or support decision‑making. The Company may use Artificial Intelligence for purposes including, but not limited to, resume screening and hiring, scheduling interviews or meetings, conducting surveys, matching skills with potential job openings, interview scoring, ensuring compliance with regulations applicable to our industry, and activities related to performance evaluation. Information collected and processed by the Company’s Artificial Intelligence systems may include the personal information detailed above and calendar availability. It excludes the information collected and processed for monitoring purposes. You should contact Human Resources if you have a question or concern regarding your personal information. You can also contact Canada’s Privacy Officer via Sanofi’s data subject request portal,Data Subject Rights Webform. TheData Subject Rights Webformcan also be used torequest access or correction of your personal information and file a complaint.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity & Inclusion

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is: 158,200.00 - 208,200.00 (Includes target bonus) Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefits programs, and additional benefits information can be found through the (CA)LINKOR (US) LINK.

La fourchette salariale pour ce poste est la suivante: 158,200.00 - 208,200.00 (Comprend le bonus cible) La rémunération finale sera déterminée en fonction de l’expérience démontrée, des compétences, du lieu de travail et d’autres facteurs pertinents. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d’avantages sociaux de l’entreprise, et des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées via le lien.

Applicants

North America Applicants Only.

Career Opportunity

This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Message from Sanofi

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.

Why Join 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 recognises 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 programmes.

About Sanofi

We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA.