Lyophilisation Operations Lead — Scale Global Treatments

Sanofi Group; Waterford; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi Waterford is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager for Lyophilisation. You will lead the Lyophilisation Autonomous Production Unit, ensuring reliable supply of lyophilised vial products for rare disease patients globally.

The role reports to the Head of Lyophilisation Operations and drives continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. Join a global biopharma network focused on delivering life-changing therapies.

Qualifications

• Higher level Diploma/Degree in third level qualification or equivalent.
• Significant experience as an Operations Manager or other management role.
• Significant experience of pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Technical knowledge of sterile filling and lyophilisation technology.
• Detailed knowledge of cGMP regulations.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Effective facilitator & excellent interpersonal skills.
• Influences site KPI’s and drives area improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead all assigned operations activities to ensure that objectives are met; batch filling & Lyophilisation (Loading/unloading), batch turnaround time, batch release cycle time, annual planning, project/program implementation, CI plans, etc.

Skills

Operations management

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

cGMP regulations

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Training & development

Continuous improvement

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma/Degree in related field

Tools

Lyophilisation equipment

Job description

Sanofi Waterford is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager for Lyophilisation. You will lead the Lyophilisation Autonomous Production Unit, ensuring reliable supply of lyophilised vial products for rare disease patients globally.

The role reports to the Head of Lyophilisation Operations and drives continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. Join a global biopharma network focused on delivering life-changing therapies.