Biopharma Manufacturing Operations Lead

Sanofi; Munster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality healthcare

14 weeks gender-neutral parental leave

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking an Operations Manufacturing Team Leader in Waterford, Ireland. You will lead a production team in Biopharmaceutical operations, ensuring batch release and deviation management align with cGMP and safety guidelines.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, drive training, and implement continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining governance across functions to meet commitments and KPI targets.

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy, or related discipline.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a team leader/supervisory role.
• 1–2 years’ experience of sterile manufacturing/aseptic processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the manufacturing areas to ensure production objectives are met.
• Ensure production complies with cGMP and Safety standards; review deviations and GMP documentation.
• Ensure staff are trained against SOPs and GMP requirements.
• Ensure procedures are defined and followed.
• Monitor GMP compliance in their area.
• Assess training effectiveness regularly.
• Promote good housekeeping and hygiene practices.
• Resolve problem solving reports promptly.
• Ensure quality documentation and records are complete.
• Train/assess competence for Team Members.
• Manage performance of Team Members and the team.
• Ensure production activities comply with cGMP and documentation.
• Involved in preparation, review and approval of Manufacturing documentation and records.
• Approve and implement changes to relevant systems; assist in validation/revalidation.
• Provide support and backup to team members.
• Define team targets and help achieve them in safety, productivity and quality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing

cGMP knowledge

Lean/continuous improvement

Problem solving

Quality operations

Sterile manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Training & coaching

Health & Safety compliance

Education

Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy, or related discipline

Job description

Sanofi is seeking an Operations Manufacturing Team Leader in Waterford, Ireland. You will lead a production team in Biopharmaceutical operations, ensuring batch release and deviation management align with cGMP and safety guidelines.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, drive training, and implement continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining governance across functions to meet commitments and KPI targets.