Quality Manager Design & Qualification (all genders) - limited until 30.06.2028

Sanofi Group; Frankfurt; Presencial; EUR 81.000 - 108.000; Jornada completa

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Employee benefit programs

Descripción de la vacante

Sanofi Group in Frankfurt seeks a Quality Manager Design & Qualification IFF to ensure commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for the IFF project are executed on time and in line with the Validation Master Plan and current GxP regulations.

You will provide leadership on quality processes, mentor team members, collaborate with Engineering and Process Development, and drive continuous improvement across design, construction, and future site operations.

Formación

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Pharmacy, or equivalent field.
• MSc or PhD preferred; 3-5 years of industry experience in biopharma or related regulated industry;
• Proven experience in Quality System Management, Process Validation Lifecycle, and Quality by Design principles.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for the IFF project, ensuring compliance with plans, requirements, and regulations.
• Oversee and ensure cGMP Design and IFF Quality Concepts Development and Implementation during Design Review and Design Qualification, support Process Engineering Team.
• Actively participate in project workstreams, providing expert guidance on quality processes and procedures.
• Drive development and implementation of the project's commissioning, qualification, and validation strategy, plans, and system impact assessments in collaboration with Engineering team.
• Prepare and execute protocols, reports, and validation master plans to maintain quality standards.
• Act as Quality oversight of Supplier Qualification Engineering activities (e.g. FAT, SAT, Vendor documentation and test execution).
• Foster a culture of quality compliance and continuous improvement across the project and future sites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality objectives are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, promoting best practices in quality management.

Conocimientos

Quality systems management

Process validation

GxP regulations

Leadership

Communication

Educación

Advanced degree in Engineering/Science/Pharmacy

Descripción del empleo

Be part of a once-in-a-generation project that’s shaping the future of insulin. Sanofi is building a cutting-edge, fully automated insulin drug substance facility in Frankfurt – a bold investment that builds on our legacy of excellence in insulin manufacturing. This sustainable, next-gen biologics site will support the entire portfolio of insulins, from development to delivery. Join us at the forefront of this global transformation. As part of a cross-functional program team, you’ll help bring this facility to life – from early design and construction through to readiness for commercial manufacturing. Your work will help turn the miracles of science into reality for millions living with diabetes.

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Position Overview

The Quality Manager Design & Qualification IFF is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) activities for the project, including design, commissioning and qualification of facilities, critical utilities, equipment, and computerized systems, are executed on time and in accordance with the C&Q / Validation Master Plan, local and global requirements, and applicable regulations. As an integral part of the project quality team, this position has overall responsibility for participating in project workstreams, ensuring proper execution of design/qualification/validation strategies as well as providing support and guidance for quality processes and procedures. This role is expected to work independently and with a level of autonomy and authority in decision-making to ensure on‐going compliance against approved documents and current Good Manufacturing Practices across the project during conceptional, basic and detailed design, construction C&Q, PQ, Validation and future site organizations until final approval.

Main Responsibilities

• oversee all commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for the IFF project, ensuring compliance with plans, requirements, and regulations.
• Oversee and ensure cGMP Design and IFF Quality Concepts Development and Implementation during Design Review and Design Qualification, support Process Engineering Team.
• Actively participate in project workstreams, providing expert guidance on quality processes and procedures.
• Drive development and implementation of the project's commissioning, qualification, and validation strategy, plans, and system impact assessments in collaboration with Engineering team.
• Prepare and execute protocols, reports, and validation master plans to maintain quality standards.
• Act as Quality oversight of Supplier Qualification Engineering activities (e.g. FAT, SAT, Vendor documentation and test execution).
• Foster a culture of quality compliance and continuous improvement across the project and future sites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality objectives are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, promoting best practices in quality management.

About you

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Pharmacy, or equivalent field.
• MSc or PhD preferred; 3-5 years of industry experience in biopharma or related regulated industry;
• Proven experience in Quality System Management, Process Validation Lifecycle, and Quality by Design principles.

Soft and Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GxP regulations;
• Expertise in quality systems, risk management, and continuous improvement methodologies;
• Excellent leadership, communication, decision‑making, and negotiation skills;
• Experience with international regulatory bodies and FDA requirements;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor team members.

Languages

• Proficiency in English is required;
• knowledge of German and French is a plus

Equal Opportunities & Inclusion

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.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is :€80.724,00 - €107.620 Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

• Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.

About Sanofi

We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world.

Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie. We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug‑discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.