
Manufacturing and Supply
Where the
miracles of
science are made
a reality for patients
Quality Compliance Specialist
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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.
Control Compliance Specialist
About the job
At Sanofi, we’re committed to providing the next-gen healthcare that patients and customers need.
For more than 20 years, our Waterford team has continued to grow and diversify to serve patients around the world. Today, a team of almost 800 works together at a state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical and medical device campus. Recognized through multiple local and national awards, Sanofi Waterford offers flexible working and access to a world of opportunities to grow your career at one location. As well as attractive benefits, the team enjoy access to an onsite gym and medical Center that underpin a strong commitment to health and wellbeing.
To ensure the compliance in the QC Chemistry department at Sanofi are effectively maintained and enhanced.
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
Main responsibilities:
Raising and management and on time closure of all Quality System processes including assigned Change Controls, Deviations, CAPAs, ILIs & QEs.
Driving of all Quality Metrics for the department.
Forward review of Quality Metrics to ensure no over-dues.
Procedure effectiveness and simplification and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiative.
Ensure effective co-ordination and support for external and internal audits for the department.
Perform critical / constructive review of procedures and practices. Identify and lead projects to make step change improvements to the department’s Quality.
Conduct duties in a safe manner and report all safety issues or concerns.
Support leadership team in achieving goals / tasks.
Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives utilizing lean methodologies where appropriate.
Liaise with Quality Assurance Representative to support and improve RFT in the area and Always Audit Ready.
Ensure all required training is completed on time.
Maintain training in critical test activities as required in the laboratory (will be defined by head of QC).
Complete all duties as per relevant SOPs and global procedures.
Ensure compliance to cGMP at all times.
About you
Bachelor's Degree in Science/ Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar or related role.
Extensive knowledge of cGMP and GDP in a regulated environment.
Working knowledge of quality systems in a regulated environment.
Understand relevant quality/compliance regulations.
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent Communication skills.
Initiative – be able to work in a self-directed manner to see issues through to completion.
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 and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
PursueProgress. Discover Extraordinary.
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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s 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, or gender identity.
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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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