Analytical Sciences & Technology ManagerLocation: Waterford
Job type: Fixed Term 23 months
About WaterfordFor more than 20 years, our Waterford team has continued to grow and diversify to serve patients around the world. Today, a team of almost 800 work together at a state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical and medical device campus. Recognised through multiple local and national awards, Sanofi Waterford offers flexible working and access to a world of opportunities to grow your career at one location. As well as attractive benefits, the team enjoy access to an onsite gym and medical centre that underpin a strong commitment to health and wellbeing.
About the jobOur Team: 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.
Working Relationship Key Internal Contacts: Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Extended Leadership Team (ELT), QA Department, QC Department, Validation, Program ManagersKey External Contacts: Research & Development, Clinical, Regulatory groups, Manufacturing Sciences and technology (MSAT) groups, SME'sPurpose of Role Leads the Analytical Sciences & Technology departmentCo-ordinates external communication to the wider networkCentre of excellence mandate – maintain cutting edge science and technology and influence site strategy and investment based on sound scienceMain responsibilities: Develop a technical roadmap for both career development and site capability across the analytical spectrumMaintain and develop new network relationships based on product portfolio (now and in the future)Accountable for delivering Method Transfers, development to validationAccountable for delivery of the site ALCM processProvide inputs into the QC annual capital program planning based on horizon projects in the networkEnable AST method knowledge support to QC and manufacturing for investigations and deviationsManage AST spend to budgetManage departmental goals & objectives to enable site strategic business objectivesIdentify and implement CI projects in support of improved ways of workingEstablish and maintain a comprehensive always audit readiness plan for analytical sciences groupEnsure laboratory areas meet current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP) requirementsEnsure relevant procedures are correctly defined and followedEnsure that critical chemical testing and related equipment meets current validation requirements (IQ/OQ/PQ) where requiredEnsure safety & compliance standards are maintained to the highest standardMaintain internal / external audit ready standards.Maintain training complianceAbout youMinimum degree in Science (Chemistry or Biochemistry preferred)Ideally – MSc or PhD in a relevant discipline10+ years' experience in a laboratory environment – ideally part of which would be in the pharma or biopharma sectorExcellent leadership skills with ability to influence and affect changeDetailed knowledge of Biopharma analytical methodologies and technologiesDeep understanding of requirements for cGXP, ICH requirements and pharmacopoeia methodsUnderstanding of current regulatory requirements and trendsAbility to manage projects to plan/budgetExcellent & efficient communicator at organisation, team and individual levelsHigh energy, commitment and flexibilityAdvanced problem-solving skills in a technical environmentAbility to develop a high performing organisation interpret site strategies into executable plansComfortable leading across multiple stakeholders & multinational teamsWhy choose us?Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused teamDiscover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationallyEnjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impactTake 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 leavePlay an instrumental part in creating best practice within our manufacturing facilityOur Waterford site is easily accessible from the M9 and offers excellent facilities including a subsidized restaurant and newly refurbished gymPursue progress. Discover extraordinary.Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
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