Tuyển dụng Technical Group Leader

Reference no: R2876619

Position title

Technical Group Leader

Duration

Fixed Term Contract End Date: June 30th, 2027

Location

• Toronto, ON
• About the Job
• 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.​
• 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.
• 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

• 1. Administration of Influenza manufacturing activities
• Schedule and coordinate daily/weekly work ofa group oftechnical staff in B200 as per area requirements.
• Check and review Records, SOP, logbooks/e-logbooks, BPRs/e-BPRs, and monitoring charts for completion and accuracy of all documents as per GMP guidelines.
• Ensure equipment is kept in good GMP condition (with preventive maintenance, validation and calibration).
• Order and ensure adequate chemicals, supplies, and spare parts for equipment.
• Train and ensure technical staff comply to GMP and SOP requirements.
• Facilitate daily meetings and report findings to management.
• Initiate and file deviations and lead investigations.
• Coordinate and support units within department (Upstream, Downstream, MWS) and other outside departments (Maintenance, Automation, QO test labs, etc.) and ensure timely completion of production activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Department Management throughout all stages of drug substance manufacturing.
• Supervise material handling in B200 Shipping, Receiving, and storage areas.​
• 2. Administration of Data for Influenza manufacturing
• Coordinate, oversee, and confirm technical staffs completion of SAP activities/transactions.
• Capacity planning and scheduling of materials and personnel.
• Create work orders for ETS/Maintenance.
• Maintain master recipes and production inventory.
• Create and maintain process orders with authorization to change orders upon demand.
• Ensure transactions are done in a timely, accurate manner.
• Oversee and support activities in required environmental monitoring systems.
• Ensure all data input is completed accurately and in a timely manner such as investigation data, LIMs, deviation filing, change request forms, etc.
• Perform activities in PCS and review data as required.
• 3. Perform and oversee area specific activities, monitoring, maintenance
• Perform and delegate production calculations, measurements 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 and delegate utility sampling and environmental monitoring as required and ensure completion on schedule.
• Train technical staff on problem solving and troubleshooting as required.
• Ensure area is inspection ready. Knowledgeable to guide inspectors.
• Perform activities as needed based on access levels on equipment.
• 4. Oversight of Health, Safety, and maintenance of GMP environment
• Train and ensure technical staff comply with HSE requirements.
• Ensure operators are equipped and use proper PPE when performing tasks.
• Actively participate in activities done by HSE department and support HSE initiatives.
• 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 in a timely manner.
• Ensure cleaning chemicals and equipment are stored and used as per HSE requirements and have SDS available.
• Ensure production and office areas are kept in a tidy, GMP manner, following 5S guideline or equivalent
• Clean and disinfect areas as required in SOP.
• 5. Process improvement, development and preparation of trending reports
• Coordinate and schedule work of technical staff in facility, equipment, and process improvement projects with Manufacturing Technology (MTech) and facility management (Engineering & Technical Services)
• Assist implementation of facility, equipment, and process improvement projects
• Write or modify specifications, protocols and reports related to facility, equipment, including SOP's, BPR's.
• Perform activities involved in IQ, OQ, and PQ for new equipment
• Initiate CCR, CAPA in Quality system as needed and manage them until completion as per committed due dates
• Collaborate with other departments for root cause analysis and assist with implementation of corrective actions.
• About You

Minimum Qualifications

​Education and experience

• Minimum three (3) years College's degree (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, other Life Science Degrees) plus a minimum of three (3) years of previous relevant work experience.
• OR
• Minimum four (4) years Bachelor's Degree (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, other Life Science Degrees) plus a minimum of three (3) years of previous relevant work experience.

Skills and Knowledge

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• 1. Functional, Technical or Scientific Skills/Knowledge
• Sound Knowledge of Microbiology
• Sound knowledge of protein purification
• Basic mechanical skill and knowledge
• Aseptic Techniques
• Chemistry
• Mathematics cGMP cGLP
• 2. Supervisory, Managerial and Personal skills/knowledge
• Computer skills, SAP, JMP, Visio, PCS, MES, e-BPR, e-logbook
• Communication, Interpersonal skill
• Stress and Time Management
• Technical writing
• Presentation, Power point
• Problem solving, troubleshooting
• Leadership skills, Training
• Decision making and delegation
• Initiative
• Health and Safety

Hours Of Work

• Inclusive from Sunday to Thursday or Friday to Tuesday 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
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• ​This is subject to change at any time and it should not be construed as limiting the right of the company to make such a change to meet the requirements of the operation.
• Pay rate - $56.02 per hour

Mandatory Application Requirement

• Your Workday application form must be complete, and a copy of your resume MUST be attached in the Workday application form, at the time you submit your Workday application, otherwise your application will not be considered for this position
• Why Choose Us?
• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness program
• Applications received after the official close date will be reviewed on an individual basis.​
• This position is for a new vacant role that is now open for applications.​
• AI Usage "Artificial Intelligence” refers to any systems that use automated processes, including algorithms and machine learning, to analyze data and make predictions, inferences, decisions, or recommendations without direct human invol