Industrialization Manager / all genders / befristet bis 31/03/2028

About the job

Sanofi Global MSAT (Manufacturing Sciences, Analytics, and Technology) acts as a crucial link between our R&D and Manufacturing facilities, playing a vital role in securing the present portfolio and delivering future launches of high-quality and innovative drugs and vaccines. By driving its own transformation, Global MSAT fulfils an important function by providing day-to-day Manufacturing Support, focusing on technical and process aspects, effective Life Cycle Management, process robustness enhancement, and yield improvement to optimize performance.

Join our global network and contribute to the launch of new products annually across various modalities, enabling us to reach and serve more patients and communities. Collaborate with a team of talented and passionate international experts, scientists, and project leaders who are dedicated to inventing, designing, and implementing cutting-edge industrial chemical and biological processes, analytical methods, and process modelling, all in support of Sanofi’s best-in-class ambition.

The industrialization team from the MSAT recombinant drug substance (DS) microbial platform is responsible for managing industrialization projects in the field of active pharmaceutical ingredients and acts as an interface between development and commercial production. Ready to get started?

About Sanofi

We’re an 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

• Coordination and sub-project management of industrialization projects for nanobody production

• Support the validation strategy for process implementation

• Support technical SMEs during on-site batch execution (tech batches, Eng runs, PPQ)

• Creation of GMP, regulatory, process, validation documentation in consultation with the relevant experts

• Regular communication with specialist departments and operations to implement project management objectives

• Creation of project documentation (e.g. schedules)

• Operate as a generalist for MSAT drug substance or as a specialist in drug substance operations

• Support process implementation projects, trouble shootings and best-practice exchanges

About you

Experience:

• Comprehensive hands-on experience in pharmaceutical operations in industry

• Experience in production and QA or QC

• Experience in project management in GMP environment (e.g. validation / technology transfer projects)

• Proven knowledge of GMP and regulatory affairs

• Experience in microbial drug substance manufacturing is beneficial

Soft skills:

• Enjoying collaboration in interdisciplinary teams

• Excellent communication skills and convincing behavior

• Flexibility and resilience due to a wide range of tasks

• Independent and systematic working method

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong sense of responsibility

• Open and curious mindset, fostering creativity while driving for solutions and delivery

• Excellent didactic skills

Technical skills:

• Experience in project management tools

• Experience in SAP is beneficial

• Comprehensive computer skills in MS-Office

Education:

• Degree (Master) in pharmacy/biology/chemistry or related disciplines

Languages:

• German (proficient in speaking and writing)

• English (proficient in speaking and writing)

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, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Benefit from a well-thought-out benefits package that rewards your contribution and commitment.

• We take care of you and your family with a wide range of health and social such as high-quality healthcare, numerous prevention programs and coverage for long-term illness. Our 14-week paid family leave for both parents is outstanding as well as a wide range of childcare benefits.