Role Brief
- This role holder will lead the corporate secretarial function for all Sanofi Group companies in India (Sanofi India Limited and Sanofi Healthcare India Private Limited ) ensure compliance with the requirements of the Indian Companies Acts and other related rules and regulations that apply to companies.
Duties Responsibilities
Work closely with the Managing Director and other Whole time and Independent Directors of the listed company to ensure smooth functioning of the Board of Directors.Advise the Managing Director and CFO, if required, on company law matters related to Sanofi India Limited and Sanofi Healthcare India Private LimitedLiaise with relevant stakeholders, including Share Transfer Agents, for compilation of appropriate information and timely reporting as per statutory requirementsReview Risk Assessment for the listed company with the India Country Council and present the same to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors of Sanofi India Limited ( listed company)Review and revise, if required, the Company s policies and processes.Process Ownership
Report to the Board of Directors about compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, the rules made thereunder and other laws applicable to the companyEnsure that the company complies with the applicable secretarial standardsEnsure records of the companies are maintained in compliance with all statutory and legal requirements through timely review and updating of such records.Administer, attend and prepare minutes of Board proceedings and ensure the timely preparation and dispatch of all Board papers to the Directors to facilitate the smooth conduct of its affairsContribute to the planning and preparation for the Board Meetings, Various Committee meetings, Annual General meeting and other shareholder meetings from the perspective of specific points to be made to convey to the financial / investment community information neededApprise Board of Directors about shareholder grievances and redressal of same.Ensure that all filings required to be made with Stock Exchanges and Registrar of Companies are done in timeChief Investor Relations Officer of Sanofi India Limited ( listed company) (under the Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information)Secretary of the Audit Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of the Board of Directors of the listed companyCoordinate with the Group / lawyers on corporate legal aspects of Projects such as re-structuringCustomer Orientation
Oversee the effective resolution of investor problems and questions other than those relating to the company operations and finances, see that the latter type of inquiry is promptly referred to the relevant functional departments for disposal.Provide guidance to the Chairman and the Board on their responsibilities under the rules and regulations to which they are subject and how those responsibilities should be discharged to ensure Board procedures are followed and regularly reviewed.Interact with the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and apprise them of the requirements to be complied with under the Listing Agreement and Companies ActInteract with SEBI / Stock Exchanges on all investor grievances and Corporate Governance requirementsKnowledge, Skills Competencies
Strong communication - written and oralLanguage Skill - Fluency in EnglishProficient in MS officeStrong inter personal skillsFunctional Skills
Company LawSEBI RegulationsConduct of Board meetings / AGMCorporate Governance regulationsQualifications
Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India with a Law DegreeAt least 12-15+ years of work experience with substantial exposure to working in a listed companyPharmaceutical industry experience would be a good to have, open for other similar industryRequirements of the job
This position will suit an individual who is able to operate with discretion and confidentiality about sensitive data.The career path for the role can be towards gaining higher responsibilities in a role where similar competencies and skills are required. It could also be towards heading Legal or Ethics and Business Integrity function depending on individual s experience and interest.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.
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Skills Required
Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Corporate Governance