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Technical Group Leader- Vaccines

Toronto, Canada
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Our teams produce and deliver over 4 billion units of medicines and vaccines every year, ensuring every breakthrough gets to the people who need it most.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, AI-powered smart factories, and cutting-edge automation are redefining what’s possible: ensuring treatments reach patients faster, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. This is where your skills, ambition, and passion can shape the future of healthcare.

R2807275- Technical Group Leader- Vaccines

Duration: Fixed-Term Contract End Date: October 2027

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Join Sanofi's pioneering B200 operations in Upstream as a Technical Group Leader, spearheading innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Collaborate with industry experts to drive excellence in operations and lead transformative projects. This exciting opportunity offers a platform to make a tangible impact in the intersection of technology and healthcare.

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing Progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.​

Main Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and schedule the daily and weekly tasks of the technical staff, while also reviewing and verifying the completion and accuracy of all documents, including Records, SOPs, logbooks/e-logbooks, BPRs/e-BPRs, and monitoring charts, in compliance with GMP guidelines.

  • Coordinate and support units within department (Downstream) and other outside departments (Maintenance, Automation, QO test labs, etc.) and ensure timely completion of production activities.

  • Oversee data management for Influenza manufacturing operations in Downstream and supervise the administration of related manufacturing activities.

  • Ensure Health, Safety, and GMP environment maintenance; lead process improvement efforts and prepare trending reports.

  • Coordinate technical staff's schedules for facility, equipment, and process improvement projects with MTech and Engineering & Technical Services.

About You:

  • College Diploma (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related) with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent.

  • Preferred Bachelor’s degree (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related) preferred, with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.

  • Proficiency in pharmaceutical manufacturing, protein purification, centrifugation, tangential flow filtration, and cGMP preferred.

  • Experience with both Automated and manually operated process equipment.

  • Strong understanding of Computerized systems, Data management systems, Quality management systems, SAP, SOPs, automation, and other relevant software/applications.

Hours Of Work:

  • Inclusive from Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 p.m. - 08:00 a.m. (Subject to change)​

This is subject to change at any time, and it should not be construed as limiting the right of the company to make such change to meet the requirements of the operation.

Why Choose Us?

  • Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

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

This position is for a current vacant role that we are actively hiring for.​

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.

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.

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  • We’re problem-solvers and pioneers. United by the belief that everyone deserves a healthier future. We create best-in-class vaccines that prevent disease and protect lives.

  • Innovation drives us. From AI and mRNA to next-gen science, we push the boundaries to deliver first- and best-in-class vaccines for infectious diseases worldwide.

  • Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.

  • We do what’s right. Sustainability and DE&I drive our positive global impact—because the diverse communities Sanofians represent are the patients we serve.

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