Manager, Qc Immunochemistry Jobs

Reference No. R2683956
Position Title: Manager, QC Immunochemistry
Department: Immunochemistry & Sample Management
Location: Sanofi Pasteur Limited, Toronto
Sanofi Vaccines
Sanofi's global vaccines business unit partners with the public health, medical and scientific communities to improve access to life-protecting vaccines and increase vaccination coverage, while striving to develop new and improved vaccines to enhance health and well-being.
At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We believe our cutting-edge science and manufacturing, fueled by data and digital technologies, have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people.
Position Summary:
Manage high volume Quality Control testing of vaccines by teams of analysts, in compliance with cGMP and Quality Systems; Manage regulatory commitments; Organize resources and test methods to meet testing demand forecast in the context of cutting edge technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise and coordinate daily operations to ensure on time testing while ensuring compliance:

• Ensure that test protocols and SOPs are implemented and followed in accordance with cGMP guidelines.
• Monitor assay performance and accuracy through trending.
• Address issues with staff such as job postings, hiring and performance management.
• Monitor workloads and re-assign tasks to ensure on time testing of product.
• Ensure facility and equipment are properly maintained and validated.
• Ensure that company safety and security policies are implemented and followed.
• Maintain inventory control and ensure test continuity through reagent qualification within regulatory approval requirements.
• Co-ordinate staff daily activities and work schedules to ensure prompt and accurate testing.
• Conduct meetings to cascade information and present a venue for open communication and problem solving.
• Troubleshoot and resolve testing issues while ensuring regulatory and QA compliance is maintained. Brainstorm root cause and implement changes.
• Establish and communicate testing priorities within area of influence in a timely manner.

Accountable for ensuring optimal scheduling and capacity planning of work groups to maximize efficiencies. Participate in annual budgetary preparation and budget monitoring providing insight into department requirements current and future:

• Identify budget capital needs.
• Develop, refine and implement process changes to ensure optimal scheduling and capacity planning is maintained.
• Monitor, track and review test forecast and testing recipes for accuracy and scheduling.
• Ensure that daily activities and work schedules are effective for on time delivery of test results to meet product to market and license commitments.
• Ensure adequate equipment, staff, facilities are maintained for testing.
• Work closely with SAP planner to identify testing priorities and ensure on time testing of products.

Approve and review test results and documentation for accuracy and compliance with current testing procedures and regulations. Accountable for ensuring on time delivery of completed test documentation. Responsible for implementing and maintaining Quality Systems within the department in order to align with divisional objectives:

• Ensure accuracy and compliance with cGMP.
• Respond to internal and external audits in a timely manner.
• Review and refine SOPs.
• Implement and maintain all Quality Systems within area of influence to ensure compliance within the department.
• Ensure documentation is expedited in a timely manner to facilitate the release of product to market.
• Maintain validation status of test methods.
• Ensure all staff have completed current cGMP training.

Focus on staff development; promote individual responsibility for personal and departmental improvement through the use of objectives and training initiatives. Establish development plans for staff to maximize current and future capacity requirements:

• Actively network with global counterparts in the US and France on common issues.
• Refine and optimize test procedures to ensure most cost effective and efficient means are being utilized while ensuring compliance.
• Investigate and develop new procedures and techniques to maximize efficiencies within the department. Improve and optimize testing procedures through test modifications and replacement, while investigating cost reduction measures.
• Revise and update job booklets for all staff to reflect current duties and responsibilities.
• Ensure that sufficient number of staff is qualified for test procedures to meet the testing needs of the company.
• Ensure compliance and communicate with QA and RA as required.
• Establish “On the Job Training Plans” for QC Immunochemistry staff so that the training is scheduled to maximize testing capabilities and ensure on time testing of products to meet company objectives.
• Develop investigative protocols for process improvements.
• Promote teamwork and company values to sustain a productive working environment.
• Advise staff on growth and career development.
• Provide coaching, guidance and monitor staff performance.
• Benchmark with others in the industry to gain knowledge of standard practices being utilized.
• Assess skill requirements for current and new test procedures.
• Keep aware of current and novel techniques and processes to improve current practices.
• Plan, co-ordinate and execute activities related to identified process improvements.
• Relay technical information related to testing.
• Ensure proper training, orientation and probationary reviews of new employees.
• Cascade pertinent information in a timely fashion (e.g. Hold regular lab meetings).
• Proactively scan external environment for new techniques, refined test methods.
• Co-ordinate and monitor parallel testing, studies and projects.

Implement and follow all safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment is maintained:

• Ensure staff are educated and trained in safety procedures within the work place.
• Ensure SDS sheets are current.
• Troubleshoot and resolve repetitive testing issues. Actively seek out new types of equipment and or devices to improve current safety procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that all staff attend required Health and Safety courses, e.g. WHMIS
• Ensure that staff immunizations are appropriate and up to date.
• Responsible for ensuring the availability and enforcement of the use of appropriate P.P.E. Implement Processes and procedures to ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE and safety equipment.
• Responsible for addressing and responding to Joint Health and Safety audit issues in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that safety audits are carried out on a monthly basis and that deficiencies are reported and dealt with in a timely fashion.

Scope and dimensions:
Breadth of responsibility (global/regional/country/site):

• On site test management and approval for product release to global markets.

Key dimensions: headcount (direct and indirect) budget, doses, Capex… - Key indicators on which the job holder will be evaluated:

• Provides technical and scientific support to other scientists and/or technical staff site wide and globally.
• Supervises approximately 6,000 vaccine release tests per year.
• Is responsible for project leadership, assignment and assessment of work performed by individuals or small groups of analysts as required within the department.
• Supervises 4-10 union analysts or co-op positions.

Key Requirements:
Specific degree, duration of experience (Required to hold the job):

• Ensure compliance and adherence to cGMP requirements, and have a working knowledge of applicable regulations and procedures, as they apply to the job functions, in order to ensure quality work and safety of self and co-workers.
• Communicate clearly with laboratory staff and other customers and services to ensure smooth running of the laboratory. Deal with customers as issues arise.
• Complete all scheduled activities within time frames allotted.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to cGMP requirements according to relevant SOPs. Accuracy in reporting (written), communication (oral).
• Sound knowledge of the vaccine manufacturing process and critical quality attributes is essential to critically assess accuracy of tests in quantitation of product at various steps of manufacturing.
• Work with different groups of people to obtain the desired goals, within the department, division, and globally to ensure project goals and timelines are met.
• Cooperate Transversally.
• Ensure that the Division level Quality Systems are adhered to at all times as they apply to the job functions.
• Master of Science in Immunology or a related field, such as Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences or Molecular Biology, with 5 years previous relevant experience.
• Act for Change.
• Sound statistical knowledge is critical to manage and refine test controls.
• Organizational competency is key to maintain inventory control and schedule reagent qualification within regulatory approval requirements.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Literacy in computer software programs pertaining to activities such as LIMS test information management, SOP maintenance, worksheet and log sheet administration, SAP functions and change control.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor of Science degree and 8 or more years of previous experience in a high volume laboratory setting is required.
• Sound knowledge and experience working in the field of Immunology and biological testing are essential to daily operations. This allows for the accurate assessment of test issues resulting in effective corrective actions to be derived, and is essential for optimization of current and novel testing procedures.
• Ability to train current and new staff and upgrade own skills as required.
• Ability to recognize problems, identify possible solutions and inform Director and/or designate without delay.
• Bring forth ideas for improvement and cost effective changes, surfs the net for new ideas, benchmark and network with industry peers.
• Develop People.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues in an effective and timely manner as they arise on a daily basis.
• Sound knowledge and experience in animal testing is critical in understanding the capabilities and limits of the test procedures and in exploring new test methods.
• Organizational skills, flexibility and efficiency are essential.
• Complete work in a timely, accurate manner with minimal supervision.

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