Senior Microbiology QC Manager – New Lab Start-Up

Biopharma Careers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi in Tuas, Singapore, seeks a highly motivated QC Manager (Microbiology) to establish and operate a state‑of‑the‑art QC laboratory at our new site. You will lead the Microbiology team, oversee testing (bioburden, endotoxin, environmental monitoring, water), and ensure compliance with global quality standards.

The role requires a degree in Microbiology or Life Sciences and 10–12 years in pharma microbiology with people management.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical microbiology lab experience with people management.
• Strong knowledge of microbiological testing methods and cGMP regulations (EU/US).
• Experience leading a QC microbiology team in fast-paced environments.
• Proficient in English.
• Excellent leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Microbiology team, ensuring performance and compliance with cGMP, HSE, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive consistent planning, execution, and improvement of microbiological testing activities including bioburden, endotoxin, environmental monitoring, and water testing.
• Provide strong leadership, coaching, and development to a team of QC analysts.
• Ensure timely investigation and resolution of Out-of-Specification (OOS) results, deviations, and CAPAs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs to support batch release and regulatory submissions.
• Champion a culture of Operational Excellence and continuous improvement within the QC microbiology team.
• Monitor and report on the team’s KPIs, ensuring targets for quality, safety, and productivity are met.
• Ensure all laboratory equipment, methods, and systems are qualified, validated, and maintained in a state of compliance.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

People management

cGMP

Regulatory compliance

Microbiology testing

Environmental monitoring

OOS & CAPA handling

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

KPIs tracking

Quality systems

Risk-based approach

Operational excellence

Safety management

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Microbiology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline

Job description

Sanofi in Tuas, Singapore, seeks a highly motivated QC Manager (Microbiology) to establish and operate a state‑of‑the‑art QC laboratory at our new site. You will lead the Microbiology team, oversee testing (bioburden, endotoxin, environmental monitoring, water), and ensure compliance with global quality standards.

The role requires a degree in Microbiology or Life Sciences and 10–12 years in pharma microbiology with people management.