Manufacturing and Supply
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miracles of
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Technical Group Leader - B100 DT
At a glance
Our teams produce and deliver over 4 billion units of medicines and vaccines every year, ensuring every breakthrough gets to the people who need it most.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, AI-powered smart factories, and cutting-edge automation are redefining what’s possible: ensuring treatments reach patients faster, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. This is where your skills, ambition, and passion can shape the future of healthcare.
Reference no: R2851002
Position title: Technical Group Leader - B100 DT (18mth contract) - Vaccines
Duration:Fixed Term Contract (18 months)
Location: Toronto, ON
About the Job
Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.
Sanofi's global vaccines business unit partners with the public health, medical and scientific communities to improve access to life-protecting vaccines and increase vaccination coverage, while striving to develop new and improved vaccines to enhance health and well-being.
At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We believe ourcutting-edgescience and manufacturing,fueledby data and digital technologies, have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people.
About Sanofi
We’rean R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main Responsibilities:
Administration of fermentation lots
- Directs daily/weekly work of five technicians in the Fermentation area.
- Check all BRPs, BPRs, and LINQs for completion and insurance of accuracy of all documents.
- Ensure equipments are kept in good condition and up-to-date for validation/certification.
- Order supplies and equipment and keep stock of spare parts.
train technicians to comply to cGMP and SOP requirements. - Ensure all in-house cleaning log books/settle plates are up-to-date.
- Delegates work to appropriate technicians.
Preparation of Seed Cultures (Pertussis, Diphtheria, Cholera and Tetanus)
- Preparation of working seeds by using a freeze-dryer.
- Preparation of seed cultures as required for each fermentation.
- Preparation of media as required for seed culture work.
- Monitor inventory of seed cultures and inform supervisor for appropriate action.
Fermentation of Pertussis, Diphtheria and Tetanus
- Set up 30-litre fermentors. This requires proper cleaning of the fermentors as per SOPs.
- Connect sensors to the control tower, set up and calibrate proper probes and sensors as per SOP.
- Monitor and establish trending data during the fermentation run. Aseptic sampling, monitoring and inactivation of fermentation cultures.
Recovery of Cells or Toxins after fermentation
- Harvesting of Fermentor Process: Set up a continuous centrifuge and filters as required for different processes of recovery.
- Operate centrifuge and filtration unit aseptically.
- Trouble- shoot centrifuge and filtration as required.
- Dismantle centrifuge and filter units and perform SIP, CIP or manual cleaning as required.
Monitoring and Analysis of Production Batches
- Weigh chemicals according to calculations and perform detoxification of tetanus toxin.
- Perform all analytical tests as required for the release of batch product.
- Tests include Purity, Agglutination, Inactivity, Sterility and Flocculation.
Preparation of Reports and SPC Analysis
WriteupReports:SOP,BPRprotocol,BRPpicklist.
LogproductiondatainthedatafileorLINQsystemandperform sPC.
Designandset-upexperimentsforprocessimprovements
orvalidation.Writeupreports.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum three (3)years College Diploma in Biochemistry, Microbiology or Bioengineering), plus a minimum of three (3)years ofpreviousrelevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Microbiology or Bioengineering, plus a minimum of three (2) years ofpreviousrelevant work experience.
Skills and Knowledge:
Sound knowledge of Microbiology / Fermentation
Basic Mechanical skill and knowledge
Computer knowledge in Quatro Pro, Word Perfect
Supervisory skill
Hours Of Work:
Inclusive from Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
This is subject to change at anytimeand it should not be construed as limiting the right of the company to make such a change to meet the requirements of the operation.
Mandatory Application Requirement:Your Workday application form must be complete, and a copy of your resume MUST be attached in the Workday application form, at the time yousubmityour Workday application, otherwise your application will not be considered for this position
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, whetherit’sthrough a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Applications received after the official close date will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Pay rate - $54.52 per hour
AI Usage
"Artificial Intelligence” refers to any systems that use automated processes, including algorithms and machine learning, toanalyzedata and make predictions, inferences, decisions, or recommendations without direct human involvement. These systems may process personal information toidentifypatterns, improve services, or support decision-making. The Company may use Artificial Intelligence for purposes including, but not limited to, resume screening and hiring, scheduling interviews or meetings, conducting surveys, matching skills with potential job openings, interview scoring, ensuring compliance with regulations applicable to our industry, and activities related to performance evaluation. Information collected and processed by the Company’s Artificial Intelligence systems may include the personal information detailed above and calendar availability. It excludes the information collected and processed for monitoring purposes. You should contact Human Resources if you have a question or concernregardingyour personal information. You can also contact Canada’s Privacy Officer via Sanofi’s data subject request portal, Data Subject Rights Webform.TheData Subject Rights Webform can also be used to request access or correction of your personal information and file a complaint.
Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop andretainhighly talentedemployees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us tobenefitfrom a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourageapplications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilitiesrequiredduring the recruitment process are available upon request.
Thank you in advance for your interest.
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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.
Toute compensation sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise. Des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées ici.
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.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Why work with us
- We’re problem-solvers and pioneers. United by the belief that everyone deserves a healthier future. We create best-in-class vaccines that prevent disease and protect lives.
- Innovation drives us. From AI and mRNA to next-gen science, we push the boundaries to deliver first- and best-in-class vaccines for infectious diseases worldwide.
- Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.
- We do what’s right. Sustainability and DE&I drive our positive global impact—because the diverse communities Sanofians represent are the patients we serve.
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