Junior Process Improvement Specialist – VIE Contract

BioTalent Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharma organization is seeking a Junior Process Improvement Specialist in Toronto. This role involves defining and executing yield improvement plans and deploying innovative tools. Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s degree in Biotech or Data Science and possess strong communication and leadership skills. Join us in transforming lives through impactful biopharma advancements.

Benefits

Collaborative and innovative working environment

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Technical or scientific experience in biochemistry, molecular biology or process engineering preferred.
• Experience with product design, system design, project management, or data structures is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a yield improvement plan for manufacturing processes.
• Lead the deployment of SimplY tool for data performance management.
• Initiate specific manufacturing process variability reduction efforts.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of statistical software/tools

Understanding of industrial biotech processes

Lean manufacturing mindset

Leadership abilities

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in Biotech / Data Science

Job description

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.

About the job

As Junior Process Improvement Specialist VIE within our Manufacturing Science and Technology team, you’ll support the implementation of new data driven applications and contribute to identify yields improvement initiatives via the deployment of SimplY, an IA tool based on advanced statistical analysis.

Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.

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About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main responsibilities

• Contribute to define and implement a 2-3 years plan for yield improvement of Drug Substances manufacturing processes at Toronto site, leveraging site vision, best practices and advanced data science tools.
• Contribute / Lead the deployment of SimplY tool.
• Contribute to deploy the new model for process monitoring and yield performance management in full alignment with SMS2.0 standards, targeting best demonstrated performance (compliant batches with highest yields).
• Contribute to identify then lead, specific initiatives for manufacturing process variability reduction and yields improvement, focusing on B100.
• Define plan with ambitious but realistic targets.
• Lead the execution of the plan as validated by the site.
• Get involvement from all parties.
• Ensure a transformation and mindset change in process monitoring.

About you

Experience

• Previous technical or scientific experience in biochemistry, molecular biology or process engineering and/or pharma industry would be a significant plus.
• Experience with any or all of product design, system design, project management, design thinking and data structures would be an asset.

Soft and technical skills

• Strong communication skills, organization, and critical thinking abilities.
• Knowledge of statistical softwares/tools.
• Understanding and interest in industrial biotech processes.
• Understanding of reimbursement systems, international pricing rules and major pricing systems and their evolution is a plus.
• Lean manufacturing mindset (simplify, eliminate waste, focus on added value).
• Able to collaborate transversally, be adaptive and curious.
• Proactive, performance oriented, with leadership abilities.

Education

• Master’s degree in Biotech / Data Science / another relevant quantitative field.

Why choose us?

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
• Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
• Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
• Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation – at speed and scale.
• Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.

iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.

Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science – where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and 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, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Watch ’One day at Sanofi’ and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com