Job Information
Sanofi Group Technical Group Leader, B89 Media- Vaccines in Toronto, Ontario
Reference No. R2742303
Position Title: Technical Group Leader, B89 Media- Vaccines
Duration: Fixed-Term Contract End Date: May 28, 2027
Department: cP MWS
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Sanofi Vaccines
Sanofi's global vaccines business unit partners with the public health, medical and scientific communities to improve access to life-protecting vaccines and increase vaccination coverage, while striving to develop new and improved vaccines to enhance health and well-being.
At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We believe our cutting-edge science and manufacturing, fueled by data and digital technologies, have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people.
Major Activities of the Job:
Administration of Media , W ash i n g an d S t e r il i za t i o n activities:
Schedule and coordinate daily/weekly work of a group of technical staff in the Media, Washing and Sterilization area.
CheckandreviewRecords, SOP, logbooks, andmonitoring chartsforcompletion andinsuranceofaccuracyofalldocuments asperGMPguidelines.
Ensureequipment iskeptingoodGMPcondition(with preventive maintenance, validation andcertification).
Orderandensureadequate chemicals, supplies, andsparepartsforequipment. Facilitatedailymeetings andreportfindingstomanagement.
Filequalitynotifications andparticipatein lead investigations.
Coordinatewith unitswithin department (UpstreamandDownstream) andother outsidedepartments(maintenance, washingandsterilization, media, QOtestlabs) andensuretimelycompletion ofproductionsupportactivities.
Health, Safety, Environment:
EnsureoperatorsareequippedanduseproperPPEwhenperformingtasks.DrivecultureofHSEindepartment.
Ensureoperationsareperformedinanergonomicwayandescalateanypotential hazards. Helpdevelopproposedsolutions.
EnsureroutineHSEchecksandinspectionsarecompletedandintimelymanner.
Promote waste and environmental awareness using 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
EnsurechemicalsarestoredasperHSErequirement andhasMSDSavailable.
P r epa r a t i o n o f m e d i a , w ash i n g an d sterilization, analytical testing, area M o n i t o r i n g, maintenance:
Performaccurateformulationcalculationandmeasurementsofweighandvolume andreleasechecks.EnsureeachcleaningmeetsstandardssetinSOP, records,and inaccordancewithGMP.
Observeindetailandreportanyprocessdeficiencies, performvisualinspectionof equipmentforimpurityanddamagebeforeandaftercleaning.
Performutilitysamplingandenvironmentalmonitoringasrequiredandensurethe completionasadheredtoschedule.
Provideguidancetotechnicalstaffonproblemsolvingandtroubleshooting.Ensureareaisinspectionready.Knowledgeabletoguideinspectors.
Administration of Da t a I n f o r m a t i o n f o r C P P r odu c t i on:
Coordinateandoversee technical staffcompletionin SAPactivities.
Capacity planning, budgeting and scheduling of materials and personnel (MPS,
MRP).
Createmaintain process orderswithauthorizationtochange orders upon demand.
Ensuretransactionsaredoneonatimely, accurate manner.
Confirm inspectioncharacteristicsforbatches, perform StockPostingwhen needed.
Ensure all data input is completed accurately and in timely manner such as Shop Floor Data, LI Ms, Master, change request forms.
P r oces s i m p r o v e m e n t an d development:
Coordinate and schedule work of technical staff in facility, equipment, and process improvement projects with Manufacturing Technology (MTech) and facility management (Global Engineering Maintenance).
Assist implementation of facility, equipment, and process improvement projects.
Writespecifications, protocols andreports relatedtofacility, equipment, andprocess improvementofproduction process.
ModificationofSOPsandBPRsfornewprocesses inaccordancewithchange control policies.
Perform IQ, OQ,andPQfornewequipment.
Attend meetings withothersupport functionsrepresentingproduction asneeded.
P r epa r a t i o n o f T r end i n g r epo r t s an d S P C da t a ana l ysis:
Monitor andanalyze production process andtestdata, launch investigationforout oftrend, alertmanagementandManufacturingTechnology.
Maintain test result and process database, assist in preparation of root cause SPC analysis reports.
Collaboratewithotherdepartmentfunctions(QO, MTech) forrootcauseanalysis andpresent findings.
InitiateCCR, CAPAasneeded andmanage themtilcompletion aspercommitted duedates.
Housekeeping:
Ensure production areaiskeptinatidy, GMP manner, following 5Sguideline (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain)
Disinfectareaasrequired inSOP.
Coordinatewithvarious team members toensure loadingdockandhallways arecleanandunobstructedbymaterials orequipment, garbage isdiscarded dailyto designatedareaoutside production.
Propose tomanagementways ofimprovement.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum four (4) years bachelor's degree (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioengineering), plus a minimum of four (4) years previous relevant work experience.
Preferred two (2) years master's degree (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioengineering), plus a minimum of three (3) years previous relevant work experience.
SoundKnowledgeofMicrobiology.
Soundknowledgeofproteinpurification.
AsepticTechniques
Chemistry, Mathematics.
cGMP, cGLP.
Problem solving, trouble shooting, technical writing, leadership, stress and time management skills.
Computer skills, SAP, Visio, Autocad, MS Access, JMP.
Hours Of Work:
- Inclusive from Monday-Friday 6:00 am - 2:00 pm.
This is subject to change at any time, and it should not be construed as limiting the right of the company to make such change to meet the requirements of the operation.
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.
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 www.sanofi.com !
Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to a ttract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
Thank you in advance for your interest!
Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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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) !