Position Overview/Department Description 

As part of the Sanofi Genomic Medicine Unit organization in Framingham, the Cell Therapy Manufacturing Suite (CTMS) is responsible to support manufacturing of cutting-edge biologic drug substance material to support clinical candidate programs. The CTMS group operates in clean-room production suites under cGMP conditions to produce cell therapy products suitable for use in First in Human stage clinical trials.  CTMS also interacts closely with the Quality Assurance (QA), Bioprocess Engineering, Validation, and other groups to ensure cGMPs and manufacturing schedules are maintained.

Shift: Sunday - Wednesday, 3:30pm - 2am. This position will require some weekend and or late shift work (schedule-dependent).

Operations’ main functions are the execution of manufacturing campaigns, leading deviation investigations and managing CAPA implementation, partnering with direct manufacturing staff for enhancing and improving the manufacturing instruction set, overseeing and supporting manufacturing’s training program, and identifying and managing continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Practices safe work habits and adheres to Sanofi’s safety procedures and guidelines.

• Participates in On-the floor participation in the execution of manufacturing campaigns in a multi-product GMP facility Follows standard operating procedures and/or batch documents to execute activities.

• Utilizes manufacturing process knowledge and investigation skill sets to identify and resolve manufacturing issues, improve process operations and affect positive change.

• Assists with document revisions and/or document management including batch production records, and manufacturing procedures.

• Authors or revises standard operating procedures to improve compliance and efficiencies.

• Assists manufacturing managers and supervisors to develop and maintain training materials on process operations, theory, and compliance.

• Performs training with staff on the floor, as needed.

• Participates on cross-functional continuous improvement teams with Engineering, Validation, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Facilities, Metrology, and Manufacturing Technical Services.

• Works under general supervision and direction.

• Participates in determining objectives of assignment.

• Performs work that may require independent decision making and the exercise of independent Judgement and discretion.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or Biotech Certification with 2-4 years of experience in cGXP manufacturing environment, or Bachelor’s Degree with 0-1 years of experience.

• Knowledge of Cell Therapy manufacturing.

• Understanding of GXP and how it applies to specific responsibilities.

• Excellent written and oral English language skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering with 0-1 years of experience.

• Experience authoring and reviewing standard operating procedures, on-the-job trainings, and other controlled documents.

Special Working Conditions

• Ability to gown and gain entry to manufacturing areas.

• Ability to lift 30 lbs.

As a healthcare company and a vaccine manufacturer, Sanofi has an important responsibility to protect individual and public health. All US based roles require individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of your job responsibilities.

According to the CDC, an individual is considered to be “fully vaccinated” fourteen (14) days after receiving (a) the second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, or (b) the single dose of the J&J vaccine. Fully vaccinated, for new Sanofi employees, is to be fully vaccinated 14 DAYS PRIOR TO START DATE.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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