Manufacturing Manager, Process

Sanofi Manufacturing and Supply organization is preparing its future through an ambitious program named Modulus. The Modulus Project is at the cornerstone of Sanofi strategy as it aims at creating a new manufacturing concept consisting of a new generation of evolutive multi-product facilities, modular, adaptable and agile, leveraging new disruptive technologies, to better address vaccine business challenges as well as Specialty Care Biologics products. One of these two Modulus is implemented in Singapore in a new Greenfield site, with a design identical to the one in Neuville (France). The facilities will also have highly digitalized and automated capabilities which is a key enabler for operations using technologies such as autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), cobots and cloud systems.

The Manufacturing team in Sanofi Modulus, Singapore is seeking to expand the team and has an open position as Manufacturing Manager, Process, responsible for the operations of the process line.

The role will report to the Senior Manager, Manufacturing. In this role, you will be responsible to lead the startup of a new process line to manufacture engineering and PPQ batches with the aim to qualify and operate the manufacturing process line commercially. In line with this, you will be responsible to provide user expertise for technology transfer of the new product and support the design, commissioning and qualification of the new manufacturing facility and equipment. The working hours of this role is office hours during project phase, and 12-hour rotating shifts upon commencement of round the clock facility operations.

In the project phase:

• Collaborate closely with MSAT, Process Engineering, Automation, Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), Supply Chain (SC), Manufacturing Operations, Digital and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) to ensure successful completion of NPI transfer.
• Lead and manage the manufacturing operations team, including hiring, training, coaching, professional development and performance evaluation.
• Ensure responsive and effective resolution of complex problems that are interdisciplinary in nature.
• Assist the Manufacturing Operations team in providing technical expertise for investigations and troubleshooting of equipment breakdown and failures related to New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Lead/participate as SME in process risk/gap assessments, investigations, deviations, change controls and CAPA implementation in support of NPI activities.

In the routine phase:

• Lead and manage the manufacturing operations team running 12-hours rotating shifts, including hiring, training, coaching, professional development and performance evaluation.
• As the Area Owner for the manufacturing process line to manage cGMP manufacturing operations.
• Embed Sanofi Manufacturing Systems (SMS) standards on the manufacturing shopfloor to drive daily performance and continuous improvement on manufacturing shopfloor.
• Collaborate closely with MSAT, Process Engineering, Automation, QC, QA, SC, Manufacturing Support, Digital and HSE to operate the manufacturing process line including management of changes and CAPA implementation, management of manufacturing process lifecycle and overseeing deviation investigations.
• As the Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the team for regulatory inspection audits.

About you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related Engineering or Science discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience in a cGMP biopharmaceutical facility.
• Previous work experience in biologics manufacturing would be preferred.
• Previous work experience in supporting plant startup would be preferred.
• Previous work experience in a digitalized and automated facility operated by DeltaV and MES would be preferred.
• Familiarity and prior working experience with Single Use Systems would be preferred.
• Experience in change management, stakeholder management, process innovation and optimization, equipment troubleshooting.

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.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including health insurance, out-patient benefits along with a range of family friendly policies such as maternity, paternity, and solo parent leaves to name a few.