_Le contenu du poste est libellé en anglais car il nécessite de nombreuses interactions avec nos filiales à l’international, l'anglais étant la langue de travail._ _This job offer is accessible to all, regardless of gender_ _._ **Job title** **:** _Country Safety Head France/Local Responsible Person for Pharmacovigilance for Sanofi Winthrop Industry_ + _Location: Gentilly_ **_About the job_** The **Country Safety Head (CSH)** ensures that local Pharmacovigilance (PV) activities are performed in compliance with the applicable PV regulations and quality documents to warrant safe and appropriate use of Sanofi products in France. **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 (** **CSH for France):** + Is the face of the Sanofi Patient Safety organization in France and leads the French Pharmacovigilance team + Is nominated as local Responsible Person for Pharmacovigilance (“RPV”) by delegation of the Responsible Pharmacist (“Pharmacien Responsable”) + Serves as the local PV contact for French Health Authorities (ANSM), being accountable for Local PV inspections + Is accountable for all PV related activities in France and ensures that the local PV teams are properly trained to manage these activities + Set up and manage the optimization of the PV system in the national territory + Ensures audit and inspection readiness of the PV system in France + Ensures collaboration with local cross-functional teams to ensure required PV aspects are integrated into product launch and life-cycle management strategies + Oversees France country PV budget prioritization, resource allocation and outsourced activities + Ensures effective talent management through team development and succession plans + Fosters synergies across the Europe/Key Markets PV country teams and facilitates best-practice sharing to ensure efficient and proactive PV services in a cost-effective way + Is expected to have a strong external interface with French trade industry (LEEM), French Health Authorities (ANSM) and related patient safety organisations Builds & maintains successful collaboration with: + Key PSPV stakeholders, such as other CSHs within the Regional PSPV organization + In-country partner functions, including but not limited to the Pharmacien Responsable, Regulatory, Clinical, Quality, Medical/Medical Information, Commercial, Legal departments and Country Lead to support the business needs. The incumbent is a member of the Sanofi France extended leadership team and MRPCQ Council, supporting the Country Council strategic goals implementation **_About you_** **Experience** **:** + Proven and sustained experience in Pharmacovigilance/Health-regulated activities, including strategic interactions with regulatory agencies + Extensive managerial experience in local and international setting, successfully leading teams and ensuring compliance across diverse regulatory landscapes **Soft and technical skills** **:** + A strong leader and motivator, skilled in building networks and fostering collaboration within international cross-functional teams + Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effectively engaging stakeholders across various levels + Customer-Focused Approach: Adept at working with both country representatives and global stakeholders in dynamic, evolving environments + Strategic Thinking: Capable of independently managing multiple priorities, applying intentional and rational thought to drive long-term success + Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: Able to confidently navigate complex industry challenges, define problems, and develop solutions with sound business judgment, balancing risk and benefit effectively + Extensive understanding of International/EU/French pharmacovigilance regulations, health-regulated legislations, and local Life Science environments + Competent in leveraging digital tools and platforms to enhance efficiency and compliance ​ **Education** **:** + Medical Doctor (MD) or Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy), as per local regulation requirement (BPPV) **Languages** **:** + Fluency in written and spoken French and English is essential **​** **Pursue** **_Progress_** **.** **Discover** **_Extraordinary_** **.** Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue _Progress_ and Discover _Extraordinary_ – together. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. \#LI-FRA \#LI-Hybrid **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. 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. Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) ! Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement (https://www.sanofi.com/en/careers/global-terms-and-conditions/) Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi (https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo) As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live. All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=2s)