R2791381 Technical Group Leader, Media- Vaccines

Duration: Fixed Term 3 Year Contract

Location: Toronto, Ontario

About the Job

Are you ready to drive excellence in pharmaceutical operations? Sanofi is seeking an experienced Technical Group Leader for our Media, Washing and Sterilizing (MWS) team in cP. In this role, you'll guide critical support operations that ensure production quality and compliance. Join us to leverage your technical expertise and skills in a dynamic environment where your guidance directly supports our mission of delivering life-changing treatments to patients worldwide.

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.

Major Responsibilities:

• Schedule and coordinate daily work of technical staff in Media, Washing and Sterilization; facilitate meetings and report to management; ensure timely completion of production support activities.

• Review and verify documentation for GMP compliance; file quality notifications and lead investigations; ensure equipment maintenance, validation and certification.

• Collaborate with internal departments (Upstream/Downstream) and support functions (Maintenance, QO test labs) to align priorities and ensure seamless operations.

• Drive HSE culture; ensure proper PPE usage, ergonomic operations, and chemical storage compliance; complete routine safety inspections.

• Provide guidance on formulation calculations, cleaning standards, utility sampling, and environmental monitoring; troubleshoot process issues.

• Oversee SAP activities, capacity planning, and process orders; ensure accurate and timely data entry across systems (LIMs, Shop Floor Data).

• Coordinate process improvement projects; analyze production data for trends; initiate and manage change controls and CAPAs; maintain GMP standards through 5S principles.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Bioengineering with 4 years relevant experience; or master's degree in above fields with 3 years' experience.

• Sound understanding of microbiology, protein purification, aseptic techniques, chemistry, and cGMP/cGLP regulations.

• Demonstrated problem-solving, troubleshooting, technical writing, leadership, and time management abilities.

• Experience with SAP, MS Office, and specialized software (Visio, AutoCAD, JMP) for data analysis and documentation.

• Ability to guide technical staff in a regulated manufacturing environment while maintaining quality standards.

Hours Of Work:

• Inclusive from Monday-Friday 6:00 am - 2:00 pm.

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 a ttract, 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.

Thank you in advance for your interest.

Pursue progress , discover extraordinary

Better 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. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) !

Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.

With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi (https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo)

As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.

All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=2s)