This is a Sanofi Pasteur position in our Canton, MA location
Manager Manufacturing
Responsible for the production of viral products to meet established requirements in a cGMP manufacturing environment. Assures that operations are conducted in compliance with cGMPs, CBER, WHO, EP and other regulatory bodies. Manages people within a process team to meet the site goals and priorities. Plans and initiates the production schedule, coordinating activities with Manufacturing staff and other cross functional departments. Overall responsibilities include manage and execution of upstream production processes, employee training, deviation investigations, productivity improvements, and cost control measures.
Job Responsibilities:
Manage upstream production activities in a cGMP manufacturing environment under the guidance of Director of Manufacturing. Assures that operations are conducted in compliance with cGMPs, CBER, WHO, EP and other regulatory bodies. Coordinates activities with manufacturing staff and other cross functional departments. Overall responsibilities include manage execution of upstream production processes, employee training, deviation investigations, productivity improvements, and cost control measures.
• Effectively execute upstream processing steps using one or more of the following unit-processing steps:
o Static cell culture expansion steps
o Bioreactor Operations
o Harvest and Centrifugation
o Media and Solution Preparation
• Provide technical support for the execution of upstream processes for vaccine products or process improvements and document in peer-reviewed process flow diagrams, protocols, SOPs, and batch records.
• Ability to perform Mammalian cell culture and operational knowledge of Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-place (SIP) Systems and general production equipment such as Autoclaves, Incubators, pH/Conductivity meters etc..
• Document and maintain production activity records according to cGMP regulations
• Implement and reinforce practices that make safety an ongoing consideration for all operational activities leading to a safe and clean working environment. Attend all safety training and exercise self disciplined to follow all HSE policies.
• Provide support to integrate best practices, where appropriate, into manufacturing. Identify and participate in training opportunities and report new technologies and industry standards to the organization. Develop training modules as needed basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
• Bachelors of Science in a related discipline with 5-8 years of cGMP experience or a Masters of Science in a related discipline with 3-5 years of cGMP experience
• Requires Immunization prior to performing work within the manufacturing area