Senior Quality Specialist

Sanofi

Tokyo, Japan
Japanese gmp/gqp, gdp, glp compliance
Regulatory inspection management
Quality assurance for clinical contract manufacturers
As Senior Quality Specialist within the Vaccine R&D Quality Operations team, you will lead all quality-related activities for Vaccine R&D in Japan, ensuring compliance with local and global quality standards while supporting timely product launches

Job Summary

  • As Senior Quality Specialist within the Vaccine R&D Quality Operations team, you will lead all quality-related activities for Vaccine R&D in Japan, ensuring compliance with local and global quality standards while supporting timely product launches.
  • You will play a critical role in ensuring product launch readiness and regulatory compliance for life-saving vaccines in Japan, contributing to one of the largest global vaccination efforts in healthcare.
  • Sanofi offers career development opportunities with mentoring, international mobility programs, and a diverse, inclusive workplace dedicated to protecting millions worldwide.

Matching Summary

As Senior Quality Specialist within the Vaccine R&D Quality Operations team, you will lead all quality-related activities for Vaccine R&D in Japan, ensuring compliance with local and global quality standards while supporting timely product launches.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Japanese GMP/GQP, GDP, GLP compliance
  • Regulatory inspection management
  • Quality assurance for clinical contract manufacturers
  • Audit planning and execution
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Inspection readiness and product launch readiness

Nice-to-have

  • Strong networking and negotiation skills
  • Leadership in cross-functional collaboration
  • Experience with mRNA vaccine platforms
  • Agility in responding to regulatory changes
  • Training and guidance provision

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or related field
  • Extensive pharmaceutical quality assurance experience
  • Proven track record managing regulatory inspections
  • Native level Japanese and strong business English
  • Knowledge of Japanese regulatory requirements (PMDA, MHLW)

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