About the role
As QC Lab Team Supervisor (all genders) within the FBC QC Release and Stability biological testing area, you will support the testing of novel medicines for release for local and international partners and coordinate the operational laboratory activities in accordance with GMP. In this responsible role, you will lead a team of 11 laboratory staff both professionally and disciplinarily and make a significant contribution to ensuring the highest quality standards. Ready to get started?
About Sanofi
We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company that applies AI and is committed to improving people's lives and growing responsibly. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and our innovative pipeline – enable us to develop medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people worldwide. Together, we explore the wonders of science to improve people's lives.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the daily operations of the quality control laboratory and ensure timely, GMP-compliant testing and documentation of pharmaceutical products in accordance with AMWHV, AMG and applicable marketing authorization documents.
- Responsible for the use of validated methods and for the planning, coordination, execution and evaluation of verification, validation and transfer studies, including transfer protocols as the receiving unit.
- Ensure precise and timely sample analysis, review and release of test results, test methods, test specifications, acceptance criteria and laboratory reports.
- Qualify and develop laboratory personnel by maintaining the laboratory qualification matrix and continuously identifying and implementing improvements in laboratory operations.
- Investigate, process and resolve deviations, OOS/OOT results, change controls, failure investigations and complaints related to laboratory testing.
- Support an inspection-ready quality strategy through technical expertise during regulatory inspections and internal audits, and prepare the annual product review.
- Participate in project teams and implement and monitor occupational health, safety and environmental protection (HSE) requirements within your own area of responsibility.
About you
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Experience: Professional experience, particularly in testing medicines and starting materials using cell-based methods (bioassay) or cell culture of human cell lines, is desirable
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Social skills / Technical skills:
- Basic knowledge of the regulatory requirements in this area
- GMP knowledge
- Software skills: MS Office
- Performance orientation and a strong sense of responsibility
- Independent, proactive and conscientious way of working
- Quick and strong comprehension
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Education: Successfully completed degree in a natural science (Bachelor, Diplom or Master)
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Languages: Negotiation-proficient German skills; good English skills, spoken and written
Why choose us?
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Discover diverse opportunities in an international work environment, develop your talent professionally and personally, and continuously advance your career through internal moves and expanded roles. Individual and structured onboarding is standard and begins even before your first day.
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An attractive, market-aligned compensation and benefits package, including company pension provision, recognizes your experience and contribution.
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We take care of you and your family with a broad range of health and social benefits, such as high-quality healthcare, many prevention programs, free vaccinations and coverage in case of long-term illness. Outstanding is our 14-week paid family leave after the birth of a child for both parents, as well as various further support for childcare and care of relatives.
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To optimize your work-life balance, you benefit from flexible working time models and long-term accounts. Take advantage of our Hybrid Work Policy, use our fitness centers or choose to participate in the bike leasing program. One day per year is available to you for voluntary social projects as part of our "We Volunteer" program.
Pursue progress, discover extraordinary
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
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The salary range for this position is :€80 724,00 - €107 620
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.