Location: WaterfordJob Type: Regular, Full-time, 5 days on-siteAbout The OpportunityReporting directly to the Head of Lyo Fill Finish Operations and as a leader for Sanofi, you will play an integral role within the Fill Finish Autonomous Production Unit management team, ensuring reliable supply of lyophilised vial products to our rare disease patients globally.About Sanofi Business UnitThe multiple national award-winning Sanofi Waterford biopharmaceutical and medical device campus is located in Waterford on Ireland's southeast coast. Established in 2001 and now with more than 900 employees, the site has seen more than €600m invested in state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology. Diversification continues to bring new products to Waterford and the expanded site portfolio continues to create new opportunities.Key ResponsibilitiesLead all assigned operations activities to ensure that objectives are met; turnaround time, batch release cycle time, annual planning, project and program implementation etcDevelop and lead a continuous improvement program that will result in savings to COGsEnsure all activities are undertaken in compliance with cGMP and Safety standardsEnsure all employees, for which they are responsible, are trained against SOPs and GMP requirements relevant to their jobEnsure 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 reviewsDevelop and improve the effectiveness of training on a regular basisAbout YouTo excel in this role you will need to have:Essential RequirementsHigher level Diploma/Degree in Third level qualification or equivalentMinimum 2 years' experience as an Operations Manager/ other Management roleMinimum 1 years experience of pharmaceutical manufacturing environmentTechnical knowledge of relevant manufacturing technologyDetailed knowledge of cGMPExcellent interpersonal skills – active listenerGood problem solving and analytical skillsEffective facilitatorInfluences site KPI'sFull understanding of Health &Safety and legal requirements for the safe operation of his teamIt Would Be Advantageous To Have (not Essential)Sterile Operations experiencecGMP experience in a management positionWhat Sanofi Can Offer YouA role where you are instrumental to ensuring reliable supply of critical products to a global patient population, in an environment where you can develop and grow a meaningful career.We offer a generous package including flexible benefits, and are committed to helping you have a healthy work-life balance throughout your career with usnullPursueProgress.DiscoverExtraordinary.Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what's never-been-done-before. You'll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people's lives? Let's Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.