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Reference No. R2811162

Position Title: Operations Coordinator (6-month Contract)

Department: B200 Operations - Upstream

Location: Toronto, ON

About the job

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families. 

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Who You Are:

You are a dynamic individual with a passion for public health. You believe in ensuring safe, high quality vaccines are accessible to all, and thus you have a desire to join the new Flu Building Project at the Toronto site.  You have a proven track record of delivering on project milestones to ensure the success of a key project within challenging timelines.

The Team:

The Upstream Operations Coordinator reports directly to the Deputy Director – Upstream Processing, for Flu Vaccine manufacturing.  This is a rapidly growing team responsible for the technology transfer and start-up of a high-profile global project.

Job Summary:

As part of the New Flu Building Project team, the Operations Coordinator (Upstream) plays a key support role in ensuring the success of upstream vaccine manufacturing operations. Working closely with the Operations Manager, this role helps coordinate daily activities, manage and maintain GMP documentation, and support operational readiness and compliance. The Operations Coordinator will focus on deviation investigations, SOP and work instruction development, and cross-functional coordination to ensure efficient and compliant execution of production-related tasks.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating daily operations and execution of upstream processes (Eggs Receiving, Inoculation, Incubation, Cold Boxes, Harvest) under the direction of the Operations Manager.

• Write, revise, and maintain GMP documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WINs), and forms to support project milestones and operational readiness.

• Draft and support deviation investigations, non-conformance reports, root cause analysis (RCA), and CAPA documentation to ensure timely resolution and compliance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Validation, Engineering, and Manufacturing Sciences and Technology) to gather data and input for investigations and documentation.

• Track and follow up on document lifecycle activities (reviews, approvals, updates) and ensure compliance with global and site documentation standards.

• Participate in process walkthroughs, audits, and floor activities to ensure documentation reflects actual operations.

• Assist in the integration and support of digital tools (e.g., electronic batch records, e-logbooks) used in the new facility.

• Support training plan execution by ensuring that documentation is in place for operator training and process readiness.

• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and status updates for the Operations Manager and broader project team.

• Help track operational KPIs and metrics for team performance, schedule adherence, and documentation compliance.

• Ensure that all Operating Procedures, training plans, and manufacturing documentation are current, developed in adherence to global and site policies, and completed in a timely manner.

• Identify and assist in initiatives to increase process efficiency, quality and/or yield. Assist in implementing solutions or changes via change control, plan and manage facility and organization improvements

• Assist in coordinating daily activities with a team of 15-20 people in production and support activities throughout the Progress of the project

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or University / College degree in a science, biotechnology, biochemistry, engineering, or life sciences-related field.

• Preferred at least 1 year of experience in pharmaceutical related production

• Demonstrated experience in technical documentation, and SOP development.

• GMP experience will be an asset

Preferred Qualifications:

• Managing direct staff in a GMP environment

• Highly proficient in Word, Excel and Powerpoint

• SAP (preferred) or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

• Experienced with Manufacturing Automation (ex. DeltaV) and electronic batch records will be an asset

• Ability to set priorities and act with appropriate sense of urgency

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional peers, including change management, quality disciplines, and production management

• Must be able to work quickly with a high degree of accuracy. Must possess sound interpersonal and information gathering skills

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and written communication skills.

Working Conditions:

• Office and cleanroom manufacturing environment.

• Flexibility to support off-shift or weekend work during critical project phases or production ramp-up.

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 and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.​

This position is for a new vacant role that is now open for applications.

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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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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