Manager Production Support- Viral Manufacturing

Responsible for leading the production support activities within the Viral Support group (Influenza and Yellow Fever Manufacturing) of Production SupportAs the Manufacturing Technology representative on a Product/Process Team, manage continuous performance improvement for licensed products/processes and give appropriate technical assistance to current manufacturing processes in order to guarantee their reliability, compliance and competitiveness. Assist in the supervision of Manufacturing Technology staff in accordance with all sanofi pasteur standards. The Production Support Manager is responsible for supporting the products/processes within the Viral Support Group.Identify, monitor, assess and communicate key process parameters for licensed manufacturing processesAssist in supervising and training process support staff in managing continuous performance improvement. Supervise staff in accordance with the standards of the sanofi pasteur values and all sanofi pasteur P&P. Participate in regular staff and technical meetings, and maintain open lines of communicationResponsible for ensuring product related technical issue resolution through the Product/Process Team or through the Project Management Office work request process such that the technical issue does not impact the availability of product to meet forecasted demandEnsure that products are manufactured in compliance with all cGMP regulatory standards, and sanofi pasteur Standard Operating Procedures and P&Ps through adherence to those policies and procedures, and by identifying, reviewing, and recommending quality improvements.Responsible for identification of product/process improvements and improvement implementation either through the Product/Process Team or through Project Management Office work request process (i.e., Work Request review and presentation to PMO). Remain up-to-date with new product/process, and process assessment technologies. Determine how such technologies may be applied to increase process efficiency.Lead or participate on Project Teams, as Manufacturing Technology representative. Interface with other MTech areas and other departments (e.g., Mfg, QC, QA, RA, Site Services, etc.) for assistance. Ensure timely completion of all team goals.In areas of health, safety and environmental policy: support and comply with all sanofi pasteur policies, contribute toward meeting departmental/platform goals; and demonstrate progress in preventing or reducing injuries and/or illnessWe are an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
REQUIREMENTS
MS (Science/Engineering) with 5 years or BS/BA with 7 years experience in Viral Manufacturing. Candidate should possess a familiarity with Regulatory requirements, working knowledge of Management skills and Six Sigma methodology, and in-depth knowledge of Viral Manufacturing processes.