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In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.\nAbout Sanofi\nWe’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.\nMain responsibilities\nLead all assigned operations activities to ensure that objectives are met; batch filling & Lyophilisation (Loading/unloading), batch turnaround time, batch release cycle time, annual planning, project/program implementation, CI plans, etc\nEnsure all activities are undertaken in compliance with cGMP (FDA 21 CFR Part 211, EU GMP Annex 1) and Safety standards\nEnsure all employees, for which they are responsible, are trained against SOPs and GMP requirements relevant to their job\nEnsure procedures are correctly defined and followed.\nMonitor the level of GMP compliance in their area on an on-going basis through audit, deviations and GMP document reviews\nDevelop and improve the effectiveness of training on a regular basis\nDevelop and lead a continuous improvement program that will result in savings to COGs\nAbout You\nEssential requirements:\nHigher level Diploma/Degree in Third level qualification or equivalent\nMinimum 5-8 years’ experience as an Operations Manager/ other Management role\nMinimum 8-10 years experience of pharmaceutical manufacturing environment\nTechnical knowledge of relevant sterile filling and lyophilisation technology\nDetailed knowledge of cGMP regulations\nGood problem solving and analytical skills\nEffective facilitator & Excellent interpersonal skills\nInfluences site KPI’s and drives area improvement\nFull understanding of Health & Safety and legal requirements for the safe operation of his team\nIt would be advantageous to have (not essential):\nSterile Operations experience in sterile filling and lyophilisation\ncGMP experience in a management position\nWhy choose us?\nShape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply. \nTransform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime. \nGrow, thrive, and make an impact in a workplace that empowers you to bring your best self every day, with pride. \nHelp deliver 30+ new product launches by 2030, ensuring patients get treatments faster than ever. \nPursue progress, discover extraordinary\nBetter 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.\nAt 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.\nWatch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!\nThe salary range for this position is :€84 000,00 - €112 000Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. 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