Qualified Person

• Location: Waterford

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.

The Quality Assurance team is made up of QP’s, Managers, Technical Leads, Team Leads and Quality Specialists, all of whom are dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options to millions of people globally. Being part of this team will allow you to work in a state-of-the-art sterile filling facility. We produce both commercial and clinical products, with a very robust pipeline. And it is because of this we are looking for more quality professionals to join our expanding team.

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:

The Qualified Person is responsible to ensure that licensed product is certified and released to market by a Qualified Person named on the commercial manufacturing license in accordance with EU directive 2001/83/EC, 2004/94/EC and in accordance with the requirements of Annex 16

• Manages the batch disposition process to ensure timely release of product
• Ensures the batch disposition process maintains compliance with site practices & regulatory requirements
• Support major investigations, ensuring all product deviations are closed prior to batch release
• Participates in cross functional teams as Quality/Qualified Person representative
• Provide additional QP support to quality related issues, as the need arises
• Participates on internal committees/teams, as required
• Provides advice and direction to other departments on quality issues
• Ensure independence of the QP on decisions on quality related matters
• Builds partnerships across the business to create a culture that demonstrates excellence in quality, compliance and continuous improvements
• Provide audit support as required for internal auditing program and supplier audits
• Maintain an up-to -date knowledge of pharmaceutical legislation and industry practice

About you

Preference given to candidates with advanced degrees; eight or more years of cGMP experience preferred with relevant work experience acting as Qualified Person, named on the Manufacturer's/Importer's Authorisation (MIA) ; consideration will be given to other relevant experience and education

• Proven leadership skills comparable to 2+ years of management responsibility
• Post Graduate Qualification required (MSc or equivalent)
• Biologics manufacturing experience highly desirable
• Experience in Sterile Manufacturing and / or Clinical Trials Regulations highly desirable
• Excellent training/mentoring experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Competent problem solving, risk assessment and impact analysis abilities

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