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**Job Title:** Manager, Biologics Continuous Improvement - Vaccines

**Location** : Swiftwater, PA

About the Job

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.

This position takes a leadership role in identifying and resolving issues related to manufacturing process equipment and/or automated control systems for Continuous Improvement projects for safety, compliance, delivery, and efficiency that impact the supply of bulk Biologic vaccine products.

This position drives continuous improvement by leading cross-functional teams to support Biologics Manufacturing to ensure the manufacturing process equipment operates as expected. Develop and execute or assist in the execution of commissioning and qualification documentation.

This position requires a high degree of relationship building and communication with operations, engineering, automation, maintenance, quality validation and quality assurance.

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:

+ Responsibilities include project scope related to manufacturing process equipment, automated control systems, change control development and execution, commissioning and qualification documentation development and execution, test script and protocol completion activities.

+ Collaborate with Automation, Engineering and Maintenance to represent the factory with internal and external suppliers and customers for projects related to automated control systems within Continuous Improvement.

+ Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the state of the industry trends for automated control systems. Through continuing education, remain current with industry knowledge, trends, and best practices. As a SME, provide strategic input required to stay competitive in the bulk vaccine manufacturing market.

+ Attend L1 +QDCI board meetings to gather and report out on issues / opportunities existing on the shop floor.

+ Actively develop, promote, and implement safe work practices to ensure safe working conditions for all employees.

CONTEXT OF THE JOB/MAJOR CHALLENGES

+ The Manager, Continuous Improvement will identify, investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues that impact the manufacturing process equipment and/or automated control systems including but not limited to Wonderware and Delta V.

+ The Manager, Continuous Improvement is tasked with leading change. This position is responsible for collaborating with Operations and is expected to work effectively with other supporting functions such as Quality, Engineering, Automation, Maintenance and Manufacturing Technology.

+ The Manager, Continuous Improvement will provide operational and technical input to the Antigen Continuous Improvement Team by direct participation and integration into factory operations. This is accomplished through a high degree of shop floor presence and participation in the focus factory.

+ The Manager, Continuous Improvement will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) within the Antigen Continuous Improvement Team for projects related to manufacturing process equipment, PLC programming, HMI development and technical interface with automated control systems.

About You

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

+ BS or MS in a field related to Engineering, Chemical or Mechanical preferred.

+ The individual should have at least 5+ years’ experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical role within the areas of manufacturing, engineering, automation, process development or similar.

+ The individual must have an excellent understanding of cGMP requirements and Continuous Improvement methodologies, along with demonstrated excellence in a technical or scientific position.

+ Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to actively and cooperatively lead cross-functional teams.

Certifications

+ Wonderware, Delta V, Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma, and similar certifications are a plus.

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.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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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) !

_US and Puerto Rico Residents Only_

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

_North America Applicants Only_

The salary range for this position is:

$74,250.00 - $107,250.00

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK (https://benefits.sanofiusallwell.com/fleet/public/index/ba511bf8-5c32-4828-9861-ab985fffab90/?cid=sanofi) .

Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement (https://www.sanofi.com/en/careers/global-terms-and-conditions/)

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)