Description

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, Washing and Sterilization activities:

• Schedule and coordinate daily/weekly work of a group of technical staff in the Media, Washing and Sterilization area.
• Check and review Records, SOP, logbooks, and monitoring charts for completion and insurance of accuracy of all documents as per GMP guidelines.
• Ensure equipment is kept in good GMP condition (with preventive maintenance, validation and certification).
• Order and ensure adequate chemicals, supplies, and spare parts for equipment. Facilitate daily meetings and report findings to management.
• File quality notifications and participate in lead investigations.
• Coordinate with units within department (Upstream and Downstream) and other outside departments (maintenance, washing and sterilization, media, QO test labs) and ensure timely completion of production support activities.

Health, Safety, Environment:

• Ensure operators are equipped and use proper PPE when performing tasks. Drive culture of HSE in department.
• Ensure operations are performed in an ergonomic way and escalate any potential hazards. Help develop proposed solutions.
• Ensure routine HSE checks and inspections are completed and in timely manner.
• Promote waste and environmental awareness using 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
• Ensure chemicals are stored as per HSE requirement and has MSDS available.

Preparation of media, washing and sterilization, analytical testing, area Monitoring, maintenance:

• Perform accurate formulation calculation and measurements of weigh and volume and release checks. Ensure each cleaning meets standards set in SOP, records, and in accordance with GMP.
• Observe in detail and report any process deficiencies, perform visual inspection of equipment for impurity and damage before and after cleaning.
• Perform utility sampling and environmental monitoring as required and ensure the completion as adhered to schedule.
• Provide guidance to technical staff on problem solving and trouble shooting. Ensure area is inspection ready. Knowledgeable to guide inspectors.

Administration of Data Information for CP Production:

• Coordinate and oversee technical staff completion in SAP activities.
• Ca pacity planning, budgeting and scheduling of materials and personnel (MPS,
• MRP).
• Create maintain process orders with authorization to change orders upon demand.
• Ensure transactions are done on a timely, accurate manner.
• Confirm inspection characteristics for batches, perform Stock Posting when needed.
• Ensure all data input is completed accurately and in timely manner such as Shop Floor Data, LI Ms, Master, change request forms.

Process improvement and 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.
• Write specifications, protocols and reports related to facility, equipment, and process improvement of production process.
• Modification of SOPs and BPRs for new processes in accordance with change control policies.
• Perform IQ , OQ, and PQ for new equipment.
• Attend meetings with other support functions representing production as needed.

Preparation of Trending reports and SPC data analysis:

• Monitor and analyze production process and test data, launch investigation for out of trend, alert management and Manufacturing Technology.
• Mai ntain test result and process database, assist in preparation of root cause SPC analysis reports.
• Collaborate with other department functions (QO, MTech) for root cause analysis and present findings.
• Initiate CCR, CAPA as needed and manage them til completion as per committed due dates.

Housekeeping:

• Ensure production area is kept in a tidy, GMP manner, following 5 S guideline (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain)
• Disinfect area as required in SOP.
• Coordinate with various team members to ensure loading dock and hallways are clean and unobstructed by materials or equipment, garbage is discarded daily to designated area outside production.
• Propose to management ways of improvement.

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.
• Sound Knowledge of Microbiology.
• Sound knowledge of protein purification.
• Aseptic Techniques
• 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.

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Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, 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 and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at