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Position Title: Chemistry Unit Head - Vaccines

Department: Biochemistry

Location: Toronto, Canada

About the Job

The Analytical Sciences (AnSci) Scientific Unit Head (Chemistry Unit) position exists to ensure optimum management of the R&D process necessary to support New Vaccine (NV) and process improvement projects.

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the development and implementation of chromatography and electrophoresis-based testing strategy and the development/qualification/validation of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), capillary gel electrophoresis (CGE) and plate-based assays such as Total Protein (BCA) in support of the characterization, in-process control, release, stability and control of NV and commercial products.

•  Serves as a resource and mentor that leads scientific aspects within the Unit, including identifying/evaluating/developing new testing technologies through innovative partnerships and collaborations within and outside the company.

• Contributes to relevant analytical sections of regulatory documents supporting progression of NV portfolio throughout clinical trial phases.

•  Provides managerial leadership including the hiring of staff, budget preparation and the allocation of resources to projects within the MS unit of AnSci.

•  Develops competencies within the team, both scientific and behavioral, to best serve execution of the projects.

•  Contributed to the delivery high quality results, on-time, within budget and in accordance with the project prioritization.

About You

• Earned Master's degree or Ph.D. in relevant fields including Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Vaccinology or other similar field.

• Experience of at least 5 years (PhD) or 7 years (Master's degree) in the area of analytical test development and/or release testing of clinical trial biologics (preferably vaccines).

• Strong leadership presence and ability to interact cross functionally and also externally with regulatory authorities and key consultants / collaborators.

• Strong scientific and strategy analysis background with broad perspective of analytical and technical knowledge.

• Strong leader and advocate for GMP and GLP compliance.

• Vaccine development experience is highly preferred.

• Previous leadership and/or people management experience is preferred.

• Experience working within a GxP environment is required.

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs

This position is for a current vacant role that we are actively hiring for.​

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.  Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

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Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

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.

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