Governance & Strategic Alliances Lead (Ethics & Business Integrity NA & Global Specialty Care)

Job Title: Governance & Strategic Alliances Lead (Ethic & Business Integrity NA & Global Specialty Care)

Location: Morristown, NJ Cambridge, MA

About the Job

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. 

We are seeking an experienced compliance professional to lead strategic healthcare compliance initiatives as a key member of the North America & Global Specialty Care EBI (“Ethics & Business Integrity”) team. This Sr Director-level leader will be responsible for enhancing our compliance governance framework, driving strategic healthcare compliance initiatives, partnering with key stakeholders (e.g. internal audit, advisory, legal, privacy, digital), and providing critical compliance oversight for M&A activity and strategic transactions. This role combines tactical leadership with hands-on compliance expertise to ensure integrity across partnerships and operations.

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.
 

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and oversee governance frameworks within the function

• Partner with senior leadership to integrate compliance strategies into business objectives

• Drive continuous improvement of compliance programs based on industry trends and regulatory changes; design, develop, and implement measures for assessing program effectiveness

• Advance, implement, and monitor robust risk mitigation plans and corrective action strategies in collaboration with cross-functional partners

• Lead EBI/corporate compliance due diligence activities for strategic alliances, partnerships, and key business initiatives

• Prepare and present comprehensive reports on compliance program activities, risks, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership and Compliance Committees

• Manage and coordinate LRIG (Local Responsible Innovation Governance for AI-related initiatives) for North America EBI

• Assist with third-party risk management and compliance assessment processes

About You

Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of healthcare compliance experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles

• Deep knowledge of US healthcare laws, regulations, and industry codes

• Experience with leading or managing compliance program governance and implementation

• Prior experience in compliance risk assessment and due diligence processes

• Strong track record of managing strategic partnerships and alliance relationships

• Demonstrated success with digital tools commonly utilized in healthcare compliance

• Working knowledge of AI and desire to implement AI in compliance operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• JD, MBA, CPA, or advanced degree in related field

• Healthcare/pharmaceutical industry experience

• Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or related credentials

• Experience with business assessments and audit processes

• Background in managing global compliance initiatives

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen

• Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities

• Excellence in stakeholder management and communication

• Ability to influence and drive change across organizational levels

• Flexibility, tactical decision-making, collaborative mindset

• Willingness to embrace new digital tools and related processes

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.

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.

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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.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is:

$187,500.00 - $270,833.33

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.