Technical Group Leader - Downstream​/Upstream​/MWS

Technical Group Leader (NIGHT SHIFT)

Department: B200 Downstream, Upstream, MWS
Duration: Fixed-Term - Contract (24 months)
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Start Date: September 2026

• Administration of Influenza manufacturing activities.
• Schedule and coordinate daily/weekly work of a group of technical staff in B200 as per area requirements.
• Check and review Records, SOP, logbooks/e-logbooks, BPRs/e-BPRs, and monitoring charts for completion and accuracy of all documents as per GMP guidelines.
• Ensure equipment is kept in good GMP condition (with preventive maintenance, validation and calibration).
• Order and ensure adequate chemicals, supplies, and spare parts for equipment.
• Train and ensure technical staff comply to GMP and SOP requirements.
• Facilitate daily meetings and report findings to management.
• Initiate and file deviations and lead investigations.
• Coordinate and support units within department (Upstream, Downstream, MWS) and other outside departments (Maintenance, Automation, QO test labs, etc.) and ensure timely completion of production activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Department Management throughout all stages of drug substance manufacturing.
• Supervise material handling in B200 Shipping, Receiving, and storage areas.
• Administration of Data for Influenza manufacturing.
• Coordinate, oversee, and confirm technical staffs completion of SAP activities/transactions.
• Capacity planning and scheduling of materials and personnel.
• Create work orders for ETS/Maintenance.
• Maintain master recipes and production inventory.
• Create and maintain process orders with authorization to change orders upon demand.
• Ensure all data input is completed accurately and in a timely manner such as investigation data, LIMs, deviation filing, change request forms, etc.
• Perform activities in PCS and review data as required.
• Perform area specific activities, monitoring, maintenance.
• Perform and delegate production calculations, measurements and release checks.
• Ensure each cleaning meets standards set in SOP, records, and in accordance with GMP.
• Observe in detail and report any process deficiencies, perform visual inspection of equipment for impurity and damage before and after cleaning.
• Perform and delegate utility sampling and environmental monitoring as required and ensure completion on schedule.
• Train technical staff on problem solving and troubleshooting as required.
• Ensure area is inspection ready.
• Knowledgeable to guide inspectors.
• Oversight of Health, Safety, and maintenance of GMP environment.
• Train and ensure technical staff comply with HSE requirements.
• Ensure operators are equipped and use proper PPE when performing tasks.
• Ensure operations are performed in an ergonomic way and escalate any potential hazards.
• Help develop proposed solutions.
• Ensure routine HSE checks and inspections are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure cleaning chemicals and equipment are stored and used as per HSE requirements and have SDS available.
• Process improvement, development and preparation of trending reports.
• Coordinate and schedule work of technical staff in facility, equipment, and process improvement projects with Manufacturing Technology (MTech) and facility management (Engineering & Technical Services).
• Write or modify specifications, protocols and reports related to facility, equipment, including SOP's, BPR's.
• Perform activities involved in IQ, OQ, and PQ for new equipment.
• Initiate CCR, CAPA in Quality system as needed and manage them until completion as per committed due dates.

• Minimum 3 years College Diploma in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related Life Sciences field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related Life Sciences) with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in pharmaceutical manufacturing, protein purification, centrifugation, tangential flow filtration, and cGMP preferred.
• Experience with both Automated and manually operated process equipment.
• Strong understanding of Computerized systems, Data management systems, Quality management systems, SAP, SOPs, automation, and other relevant software/applications.

Inclusive from Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday or Friday to Tuesday from 10:00 p.m.

- 06:00 a.m. (Subject to change)

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.