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For this green field operation, we’re enhancing our legacy of excellence and build on decades of expertise on the whole value chain of insulin manufacturing. The new facility will be designed as a fully automated, green, modern, and state-of-the-art biologics facility. A large global and highly cross-functional program organization will be established to lead and execute the program until commercial routine manufacturing.\nMeet Katrin, our Global Program Leader, and discover how we’re transforming insulin production. Watch now!\nPosition Overview\nThe Quality Control expert will work on establishing the Quality Control laboratory at IFB during the planning phase, qualification through to final approval and transition to routine operations. Together with other Q-functions, the incumbent will develop procedures and documents to commission equipment and analytical methods in accordance with applicable GMP requirements, internal quality standards, and regulatory specifications.\nAs the project proceeds, this role is expected to evolve to functional leadership of a team consisting of internal and/or external analysts and/or technicians to execute the rest of transfer, qualification, validation and test activities to support project hit the milestone in a compliance manner regarding on HSE, cGMP and Sanofi internal and external regulatory standards.\nThe Quality Control Expert will report to the Quality Control Lead IFB.\nMain responsibilities:\nProvides analytical expertise for projects, troubleshooting and investigations related to analytical methods and laboratory technologies.\nCreates and reviews protocols and reports related to analytical validation/transfer activities and qualification measures.\nCreates, reviews and maintains precise standard operating procedures for analytical methods for IFB and ensures the alignment with the sending unit in Frankfurt.\nEnsures the performance of all tasks (initially especially equipment qualifications, analytical transfers) in accordance with cGMP and HSE requirements as well as associated instructions, procedures and records\nEnsures the documentation of all required raw data, calculations and information to comply with cGMP and data integrity requirements\nTimely informs the LM about quality or HSE-relevant events (deviations, OOX, etc.) to ensure appropriate investigation and impact assessment.\nEnsures proper documentation of deviations, non-conformities and corrective actions\nEnsures GMP-compliant execution and documentation of quality tests and workflows for pharmaceutical products.\nManagement:\nIs responsible of the delivery the quality control lab aspects of the project, within the allocated budget, schedule and the expected objectives, performances, HSE, Quality. Ensure the project is performed according to the Sanofi Standard and Good Practices.\nLead a team consisting of internal and/or external analysts and/or technicians. Provides appropriate training, mentoring, and coaching, review and development to ensure retention of talented people and robust succession planning across key positions.\nEnsures implementing statutory and company-specific occupational safety guidelines to prevent work accidents and occupational diseases within your area of responsibility. This includes regular communication of occupational safety topics and conducting occupational safety training based on risk assessments.\nStandardize operational processes and cost management with a focus on continuous improvement.\nCollaborates closely with the sending unit in Frankfurt, MSAT and global SME network.\nAbout you\nExperience\nDegree in Chemistry/Pharmacy/Biochemistry or Equivalent.\n\nIdeally MSc or PhD level qualification in science.\n\nMinimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnological industry experience, preferably with practical experience in analytical method transfer/verification and/or instrument qualification and validation.\n\nMinimum of 2 years in project leadership positions with a proven track record of delivery and compliance.\n\nPreferably with the knowledge & experience in PAT, automation and/or LIMS.\n\nExperience in scientific and technical writing\n\nEffective oral and written communication skills, and innovative thinking.\n\nFamiliarity with strategic planning, balanced judgment and risk analysis.\n\nSoft Skills\nAbility to drive and embrace change\n\nCross-functional collaboration\n\nLeadership and assertiveness\n\nPeople development\n\nNegotiation and influencing skills\n\nCommunication skills\n\nDecision-making\n\nTechnical Skills\nProficient with typical analytical techniques and software.\n\nIn-depth understanding of GMP principles and data integrity requirement.\n\nGMP and health-regulated requirements\n\nInternational and FDA experience\n\nLanguages\nProficient in academic English/German and Mandarin across all four modalities: listening, speaking, reading and writing.\n\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. 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