COMPLETE Operations Manager (Media, Washing, & Sterilizing) – New Influenza Antigen Manufacturing Building - Toronto, ON

Reference No. R2722846

Position Title: Operations Manager (Media, Washing, & Sterilizing) – New Influenza Antigen Manufacturing Building

Duration: Fixed-Term - Contract End Date: February 7, 2025

Department: B200 Operations – Buffers, MWS & Logistics

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. 

Who You Are:

You are a dynamic individual with a passion for public health. You believe in ensuring safe, high-quality vaccines are accessible to all, and thus you have a desire to join Sanofi at the Toronto site.  You have a proven track record of delivering on project milestones to ensure the success of a key project within challenging timelines.
 

The Team:

The Media, Washing, & Sterilizing (MWS) Manager reports directly to the Deputy Director – Media, Washing, & Sterilizing for Flu Vaccine manufacturing.  This is a rapidly growing team responsible for the technology transfer and start-up of a high-profile global project.

Job Highlights:

• Participate in the design, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of MWS processes (Raw Material receipt/handling/storage, Weighing & Dispensing, Buffer Preparation, Decontamination, Washing & Sterilizing) and equipment operations through all stages of project (C&Q, IQ/OQ, Engineering and Consistency runs, full operations)

• Manage the procurement process and readiness of small equipment within Operations for engineering runs and start-up

• Review and approve technical and quality related documentation (P&ID, IOQ, PPQ, and design documents)

• Provide troubleshooting and problem-solving guidance for daily project and manufacturing issues, and implement preventative/corrective actions

• Participate and support the incorporation of digital technology (i.e., electronic batch record, electronic logbooks, process automation) into manufacturing process in the new facility to reduce costs and to improve quality and delivery capability

• Develop and execute production schedules from project through full scale manufacturing, ensuring that project support and production activities are executed as per defined schedules

• Lead operations team execution on the shop floor for equipment, processes, and facilities

• Monitor and communicate team and project performance with respect to deliverables using visible metrics

• Support development of operating budget and staffing for operations and project related activities from design to start-up

• In collaboration with the site Quality team, ensure compliance with GMP requirements, develop quality continuous improvement initiatives, and develop staff quality culture and GMP knowledge

• Ensure that all Operating Procedures, training plans, and manufacturing documentation are current, developed in adherence to global and site policies, and completed in a timely manner

• Support internal and external regulatory audits/inspections and coordinate appropriate responses

• Identify and lead initiatives to increase process efficiency, quality and/or yield. Implement solutions or changes via change control, plan and manage facility and organization improvements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Scientific Discipline, and 5+ years of industry experience in a GMP environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing direct staff in a GMP environment

• Highly proficient in Word, Excel and Powerpoint

• Experience with SAP (preferred) or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

• Experienced with manufacturing automation (ex. DeltaV) and/or electronic batch records

• Ability to set priorities and act with appropriate sense of urgency

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional peers, including change management, quality disciplines, and production management

• Ability to work quickly with a high degree of accuracy

• Sound interpersonal and information gathering skills

The Fine Print:

The position is based in Toronto and will involve occasional business travel to the US Sanofi site, as well as travel to other domestic/international equipment vendors. 

Work will be a blend of in-person and remote during early project phases, and 100% in-person thereafter. Current work hours will be on the Day Shift, but will transition permanently to Afternoon Shift when required based project/operational needs.

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.

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.