Manufacturing and Supply
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miracles of
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R2841703 Process, Plant and C and Q Manager
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.

The Process, Plant and C&Q (PPC) Manager leads, provides leadership, direction and oversight to all external and internal Process and C&Q resources for Tier 3 (<5MEuro) capital projects and manufacturing assistance

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:

• Lead investigations & develop CAPAs for unplanned disruptions, breakdowns, and deviations

• The PPC Manager supports design, construction and mechanical completion and start-up for facility and equipment on Tier 3 projects; the incumbent will ensure C&Q planning, strategy and executions are completed meeting defined budgets and timelines

• Act as an SME for quality-related discussions during audits/inspections and provide support to Capital Projects as required; ensure C&Q standards are in compliance with regulatory requirements at all times

• Lead technical input on projects and cross functional support for maintenance and reliability teams on engineering aspects of existing facilities.

• This position is the primary liaison with Global Engineering for all construction safety in scope of Tier 1 and 2 projects (>5MEuro) and ensures local regulations as well as Global Minimum Requirements are followed

• Working with ETS RMO for robust resource planning of internal and externals to ensure projects are resourced and skilled to execute on site priorities, including where applicable statements of work and vendor selections

• Strong collaboration with Project Management, Quality, Reliability, Automation, Maintenance, HSE, Operations and support functions to achieve deliverables.

• Collaborate with Legal and Procurement teams to ensure protections and savings for the Toronto site in contractual relationships with external suppliers

• With consideration for efficiency, safety and quality, the PPC Manager will lead department continuous improvement initiatives and identify improvement opportunities for critical systems

• Represent the assigned Capital Projects and business as needed in various executive/management committees as required.

• Participate in applicable COPs and support project lessons learned to share with network

• The PPC Manager supports front-end studies and feasibility for Tier 1 and 2 projects from a PPC perspective

• The Document Control group resides within the organization of the PPC Manager; all site drawings, project drawings, turnover packages, both GxP and non-GxP are managed by this team

• Supports Site Master Planning with collection of utility data, management of site plan, drawing support, site infrastructure lifecycle management, etc.

• Team development, including maintenance of skills matrices, cross functional training initiatives and routine performance review    

HSE REQUIREMENT

• Supports all external contractor safety training

• Ensures local regulations are understood and followed on Tier 1 and 2 projects

• Works in collaboration with Maintenance to ensure a robust permitting program

• Responsible for SME input to HSE Construction policies on Toronto site and contributor to Global Minimum Requirements safety standards

• Participates in various technical HSE assessments during the project as required; every reasonable precaution is taken to ensure the health and safety of staff and contractors

• Participates in the investigation of incidents and work-related illnesses

• Responds promptly to all health and safety concerns or incidents and completes the appropriate documentation in a timely manner

• Advises staff and/or contractors of any potential or actual health, safety and or environmental hazard of which they are aware

• Ensures that protective equipment and clothing required is used by staff

• Works within the policies, procedures and regulations as required by the Company and under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

About You

• Bachelor of Engineering, Science or comparable education

• PMP, P.Eng or other related certifications are preferred.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in executing and managing C&Q, construction, large projects, equipment start-up and commissioning, specifically using risk-based approaches in line with current industry best practices

• Demonstrated success leading and coaching technical teams to achieve desired technical results, particularly change management within the C&Q space

• Strong Knowledge of C&Q Lifecycle Approach with understanding of validation using risk-based approach

• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry including GMP, FDA and regional/country authorities’ guidelines

• Working knowledge of unit operations typically used in biotech and vaccine manufacturing, specifically downstream operations of bulk manufacturing including aseptic formulation, filling, inspection and packaging etc. is desirable

• Knowledge of GxP facility finishes, process and building control systems is an asset

• Knowledge of utility design (WFI, PW, clean steam, plant steam, clean compressed air, etc.) is an asset

• Demonstrated success working across organizations in a highly cross-functional team environment

Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership experience

• Critical thinking is a must with a strong desire to challenge the status quo

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to support interactions with senior leadership, inspectors and external vendors

• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated stakeholder management, conflict resolution in group dynamic

• Strong organizational skills and ability to deal with conflicting priorities

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 programs

Applications received after the official close date will be reviewed on an individual basis.

This position is for a current 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 involvement. These systems may process personal information to identify patterns, improve services, or support decision-making. The Company may use Artificial Intelligence for purposes including, but not limited to, resume screening and hiring, scheduling interviews or meetings, conducting surveys, matching skills with potential job openings, interview scoring, ensuring compliance with regulations applicable to our industry, and activities related to performance evaluation. Information collected and processed by the Company’s Artificial Intelligence systems may include the personal information detailed above and calendar availability. It excludes the information collected and processed for monitoring purposes. You should contact Human Resources if you have a question or concern regarding your personal information. You can also contact Canada’s Privacy Officer via Sanofi’s data subject request portal,  Data Subject Rights Webform. The Data Subject Rights Webform can also be used to request access or correction of your personal information and file a complaint.

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.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

Toute compensation sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise. Des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées ici.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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