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Senior Quality Specialist General Medicine - VIE Contract
- Location: United States of America, Framingham
- Target start date: 01/01/2027
iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.
PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.
PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.
About the job
As Senior Quality Specialist General Medicine VIE within our Quality System team, you’ll interact extensively with North American manufacturing/packaging sites, contract manufacturers, and with sites inside and outside the US which manufacture products that include all dosage forms for numerous global markets. You will work closely with the contractors, quality team, supply chain, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), regulatory, and other appropriate groups to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in quality functions to ensure compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and regulatory submissions.
Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.
Ready to get started?
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:
- Ensures the Quality and Regulatory compliance of products subcontracted to external entities on behalf of Sanofi in accordance with cGMPs and Sanofi Quality directives.
- Ensures the efficiency of Quality System implemented between Sanofi and the sub-contractors ensuring relevant management for complaints, deviations, change controls, non-conformities, or any activity aiming to ensure the production, the control, and the release/disposition of products accordingly with Quality, regulatory, and procedural requirements.
- Strengthens the Quality and Regulatory strategy particularly during crisis management and verify the implementation of the relevant action plans.
- Support the External Manufacturing North America Audit program by working with and conducting contractor audits to assure compliance with Sanofi Quality Directives, (cGMPs, and regulatory filings. Leads or participates in the subcontractors’ audits and managers the CAPAs that follow.
- Supports and manage projects assigned such as new product launch, onboarding/offboarding or subcontractors and products.
- Identify and assist in the resolution of quality related issues that impact cGMP compliance, regulatory filing, or other risks to Sanofi products.
- Develops and negotiates the subcontractors Quality Agreements defining the responsibilities between both parties and provides quality advice to subcontractors.
About you
Experience:
- 1-3 years in Pharmaceutical Operations or Quality Operations with the application of cGMPs in the Pharmaceutical or related regulated industry.
- Experience in third party manufacturing Quality and Regulatory function and/or same plat experience.
Soft and technical skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in cGMP documentation
- Interpersonal skills to interface with suppliers and customers to develop privileged communications and relationships.
- Excellent teamwork and negotiation skills in dealing with internal and external partners with the ability to lead and manage quality related projects.
- Effectively communicate at all levels of associates in the Sanofi organization (from operator to vice president) or supplier and customer at all levels
- The incumbent should possess significant technical knowledge related to typical Quality Assurance activities in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, especially those related to handling product complaints and the associated regulations.
- Thorough knowledge of GMP's and regulatory requirements.
- Understanding of various drug product manufacturing including oral dosages, semi-solids, liquids, injectables, lyophilized and medical drug/device combinations.
- Project management skills.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field.
Languages:
- Fluent English (written & verbal).
Why choose us?
- Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
- Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
- Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
- Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
- Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation – at speed and scale.
- Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.
- Work with AI, robotics, and next-gen automation to redefine global manufacturing and supply.
iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.
Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.
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Senior Quality Specialist General Medicine - VIE Contract
- Location: United States of America, Framingham
- Target start date: 01/01/2027
iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.
PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.
PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.
About the job
As Senior Quality Specialist General Medicine VIE within our Quality System team, you’ll interact extensively with North American manufacturing/packaging sites, contract manufacturers, and with sites inside and outside the US which manufacture products that include all dosage forms for numerous global markets. You will work closely with the contractors, quality team, supply chain, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), regulatory, and other appropriate groups to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in quality functions to ensure compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and regulatory submissions.
Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.
Ready to get started?
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:
- Ensures the Quality and Regulatory compliance of products subcontracted to external entities on behalf of Sanofi in accordance with cGMPs and Sanofi Quality directives.
- Ensures the efficiency of Quality System implemented between Sanofi and the sub-contractors ensuring relevant management for complaints, deviations, change controls, non-conformities, or any activity aiming to ensure the production, the control, and the release/disposition of products accordingly with Quality, regulatory, and procedural requirements.
- Strengthens the Quality and Regulatory strategy particularly during crisis management and verify the implementation of the relevant action plans.
- Support the External Manufacturing North America Audit program by working with and conducting contractor audits to assure compliance with Sanofi Quality Directives, (cGMPs, and regulatory filings. Leads or participates in the subcontractors’ audits and managers the CAPAs that follow.
- Supports and manage projects assigned such as new product launch, onboarding/offboarding or subcontractors and products.
- Identify and assist in the resolution of quality related issues that impact cGMP compliance, regulatory filing, or other risks to Sanofi products.
- Develops and negotiates the subcontractors Quality Agreements defining the responsibilities between both parties and provides quality advice to subcontractors.
About you
Experience:
- 1-3 years in Pharmaceutical Operations or Quality Operations with the application of cGMPs in the Pharmaceutical or related regulated industry.
- Experience in third party manufacturing Quality and Regulatory function and/or same plat experience.
Soft and technical skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in cGMP documentation
- Interpersonal skills to interface with suppliers and customers to develop privileged communications and relationships.
- Excellent teamwork and negotiation skills in dealing with internal and external partners with the ability to lead and manage quality related projects.
- Effectively communicate at all levels of associates in the Sanofi organization (from operator to vice president) or supplier and customer at all levels
- The incumbent should possess significant technical knowledge related to typical Quality Assurance activities in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, especially those related to handling product complaints and the associated regulations.
- Thorough knowledge of GMP's and regulatory requirements.
- Understanding of various drug product manufacturing including oral dosages, semi-solids, liquids, injectables, lyophilized and medical drug/device combinations.
- Project management skills.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field.
Languages:
- Fluent English (written & verbal).
Why choose us?
- Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
- Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
- Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
- Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
- Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation – at speed and scale.
- Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.
- Work with AI, robotics, and next-gen automation to redefine global manufacturing and supply.
iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.
Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior contract manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of contract management or procurement experience
- Proficiency with contract lifecycle management software and ATS platforms
- CPCM, CFCM, or equivalent contract management certification preferred
- Bachelor's degree in business, law, supply chain, or a related field
- Deep knowledge of FAR, DFARS, or commercial contract law
- Proven experience negotiating, drafting, and administering complex agreements
Tips for Your Senior Contract Manager Job Search
Quantify contract value in your resume
Recruiters want to see the scale you've managed. List the total value of contracts you've overseen, the number of vendors you've negotiated with, and any cost savings you achieved. Vague descriptions of contract oversight won't stand out.
Highlight your certification on every application
Certifications like CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM signal credibility to hiring managers. Place yours prominently in your resume header and repeat it in your cover letter. Many applicant tracking systems filter on certification keywords before a human sees your file.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior contract manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by contract type expertise
Federal FAR and DFARS contracts, commercial SaaS agreements, and construction subcontracts each require different skills. Filter your search by the contract type you know best so your experience maps directly to what the employer needs.
Prepare case studies for behavioral interviews
Interviewers will ask you to walk through a contract dispute, a negotiation that saved money, or a compliance failure you caught. Prepare two or three specific stories with a clear situation, action you took, and measurable outcome before your first call.
Negotiate scope before you discuss compensation
Get clarity on the portfolio size, reporting structure, and decision-making authority before entering salary talks. A senior contract manager role can vary widely in actual responsibility, and scope shapes how you frame your value and counter offer.
Senior Contract Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior contract managers?
The companies hiring the most senior contract managers right now include Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Blue Star Partners, and Wells Fargo, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Defense contractors, large healthcare systems, and technology companies with enterprise sales teams tend to post the highest volume of these roles consistently.
How many senior contract manager jobs are remote?
About 74% of senior contract manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote work most common in commercial technology and SaaS contracting roles. Positions tied to federal government contracts or construction projects are more likely to require on-site or hybrid presence due to compliance and stakeholder access requirements.
How do you become a senior contract manager?
Start by building a foundation in contracts, procurement, or purchasing, typically in a coordinator or analyst role. Work toward a recognized certification such as the CPCM or CFCM through the National Contract Management Association. Build experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, then take on roles with increasing portfolio size and vendor complexity until you reach senior-level scope.
Can you get hired as a senior contract manager without extensive experience?
It's difficult but possible if you compensate with strong credentials and adjacent experience. Candidates who hold a law degree, a relevant certification, or deep expertise in a specific contract type such as federal FAR or SaaS agreements can sometimes move up faster. Framing experience in contract-adjacent roles like legal operations, procurement, or vendor management also helps bridge the gap.
What does the senior contract manager interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager interview focused on your experience and contract philosophy, and a final round with legal, finance, or operations stakeholders. You'll often be asked to walk through a real contract scenario or dispute you've handled. Some employers include a written exercise such as redlining a sample agreement or preparing a risk summary.
Where can I find and apply to senior contract manager jobs?
You can find and apply to senior contract manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and contract specialization, then apply directly to each listing.
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