Head Of Medical Operations, Compliance & Governance UKIE

Location: Reading, UK  

About the job

Are you ready to join the UKIE Specialty Care Medical team and make a lasting impact? We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Operations Manager to join our team in the UK. You could be the person responsible for overseeing and optimising medical operations processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting the delivery of high-quality medical affairs initiatives.

Specialty Care
We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main responsibilities:

Manage and coordinate medical operations activities, including Medical Affairs studies, externally-sponsored studies, RMMs, expanded access programmesDevelop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance with UK and EU regulationsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to align medical operations with overall business goals and strategiesOversee budget planning and resource allocation for medical operations projectsManage relationships with external vendors and contract research organisations (CROs) and adhere to relevant regulatory requirementsMentor a team of medical operations professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovationExamine and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to medical operationsStay updated on industry trends and best practices in medical operations and assure audit- and inspection-readinessEnterprise leadership beyond function essential

About you Life sciences, pharmacy or related field degree, advanced degree (MSc, PhD preferred)Significant, demonstrable experience in medical operations in the pharmaceutical industryStrong knowledge of UK and EU regulatory requirements for medical affairs and clinical researchExcellent project management skills, leadership experience, interpersonal skills and problem solvingAble to think and plan strategically, collaborate across peer groups and be adaptableDrive the Sanofi Play To Win behaviours

Why choose us?Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused teamDiscover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationallyEnjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impactTake 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
 

Visas for those who do not already have the right to work in the UK will be considered on a case by case basis according to business needs and resources.

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.

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