Head of Engineering & Maintenance - Lyophilisation
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Job Title: Head of Engineering & Maintenance - Lyophilisation
Location: Waterford Ireland
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Working Arrangement: 5 Days On-Site
About the role
Reporting directly to the Head of Site Engineering & Maintenance and as a leader for Sanofi, you will play an integral role within the Lyophilisation Autonomous Production Unit management team, ensuring reliable supply of lyophilised vial products for our rare disease patients globally.
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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
Lead all assigned Lyophilisation engineering & maintenance activities to ensure that objectives are met across batch filling & Lyophilisation (Loading/unloading), batch turnaround time, batch release cycle time, annual shutdown planning, project/program implementation, CI plans, etc.
Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with cGMP (FDA 21 CFR Part 211, EU GMP Annex 1), Safety and Engineering Standards
Timely execution of maintenance strategy (Corrective, Preventative, Predictive Maintenance
Ensure compliance across maintenance KPIs (Work orders, PMs, MTBF/MTTR, permits, LOTO, etc)
Ensure equipment reliability strategy is deployed and sufficient for cGMP
Ensure all employees, for which they are responsible, are trained against SOPs and GMP requirements relevant to their job
Ensure procedures are correctly defined and followed
Monitor the level of GMP compliance in their area on an on-going basis through audit, deviations and GMP document reviews
Develop and improve the effectiveness of training on a regular basis
Develop and lead a continuous improvement program that will result in savings to COGs
Manage maintenance spend (Budget, headcount, parts, services)
About You
Essential requirements:
Higher level Degree in Third level Engineering qualification or equivalent
Significant experience as an Engineering & Maintenance Manager/ other Management role
Demonstrable experience of pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Engineering & Maintenance standards applied across the life cycle asset management
Technical knowledge of relevant sterile filling and lyophilisation technology
Detailed knowledge of cGMP regulations
Good problem solving and analytical skills
Effective facilitator & Excellent interpersonal skills
Influences site KPI’s and drives area improvement
Full understanding of Health & Safety and legal requirements for the safe operation of the team
It would be advantageous to have (not essential):
Engineering & Maintenance technical expertise in sterile filling and lyophilisation
Engineering & Maintenance management experience in a pharmaceutical environment
Engineering & Maintenance proven track record in working in a highly regulated industry
Why choose us?
Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.
Grow, thrive, and make an impact in a workplace that empowers you to bring your best self every day, with pride.
Help deliver 30+ new product launches by 2030, ensuring patients get treatments faster than ever.
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The salary range for this position is :€84 000,00 - €112 000 Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.
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