Job title: Quality D&Q Head IFB

• Location: Beijing Site

About the job

Sanofi has decided to invest into a new large state-of-the art facility for Insulin Drug Substance in Beijing, China. For this green field operation, we’re enhancing our legacy of excellence and build on decades of expertise on the whole value chain of insulin manufacturing. The new facility will be designed as a fully automated, green, modern, and state-of-the-art biologics facility. A large global and highly cross-functional program organization will be established to lead and execute the program until commercial routine manufacturing.

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Main responsibilities

The Quality D&Q Head IFB (Design & Qualification, Insulin facility Beijing) is responsible for compliance with FDA, EMA, and Chinese Pharmacopoeia regulations for design and qualification in IFF, Annex 15 and applicable regulations. D&Q Quality Head co-develops Design and integrated C&Q strategy with the goal of compliance and state-of-the-art cGMP design and Qualification. Quality D&Q Head provides expert guidance on cGMP biologics Design and Qualification activities, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), DQ, IQ, OQ and PQ and complex equipment qualification. The position will hold overall responsibility for the successful delivery of all quality Design & Qualification aspects of the project in China, including regulatory approval and transition to commercial production.

As an integral part of the project quality team, this position has overall accountability for the functions of quality Design & Qualification in China. Assurance of a sustainable compliance of the project and future site with legal and quality requirements by continuous consideration of further and new developments in regulatory requirements. Assurance of the most effective use of the available resources for quality assurance Design & Qualification based on SMS 2.0 principles, design/leading/participating in project workstreams, ensuring proper execution of C&Q&V strategies as well as providing support and guidance for quality processes and procedures.

This role is expected to work independently and with a level of autonomy and authority in decision-making to ensure on-going compliance against approved documents and current Good Manufacturing Practices across the project during conceptional, basic and detailed design, construction C&Q, PQ, Validation and future site organizations until final approval.

Management:

• Is responsible of the delivery of all the IFB quality Design & Qualification aspects of the project, within the allocated budget, project schedule and the expected objectives.

• Builds and manages the IFB Design & Qualification assurance project team consisting of internal and external experts.

•Ensures the project is performed according to the Sanofi Standards and Good Practices.

• Ensures regular reporting to the Global Quality D&Q Lead.

• Ensures strategic workforce planning of the quality Design & Qualification organization during both project and routine manufacturing modes.

• Develops strategic and operational synergies with the existing Beijing DP site.

• Works with existing Frankfurt organization and global SME network.

Commissioning & Qualification and Validation:

• Ensures development, implementation and assurance of Quality Design & Qualification in IFB.

• Defines and oversees the project C&Q&V strategy, C&Q&V plans and System impact assessment.

• Ensures the preparation and the execution of DQ, SAT, FAT, IQ, OQ and nP-PQ protocols, final CQ reports and VMP.

• Interacts with the IFF (Insulin Frankfurt Facility) to keep benchmark and best practices cross-fertilization.

• Responsible for the consistency of the turnover package to system owners.

Project Control, Cost & Schedule:

• Responsible for the IFB Design & Qualification budget and schedule.

• Responsible for the regular collection of actual quality project cost and progress.

• Responsible for the project compliance with Sanofi Cost & Schedule Policies and Standard.

• Contributing to decision making process regarding Cost & Schedule optimization.

About you

Experience

• 5-7 years industry experience, preferably within the biopharma and/or related regulated industry focus on Quality System Management.
• Minimum of +2yrs in Leadership position with a proven track record of delivery and compliance.
• Knowledge & experience in Commissioning & Qualification, Process Validation Lifecycle, Quality by Design principles, transversal validations activities, as well as Pharmaceutical Manufacturing with production processing including automation, scientific writing, effective oral and written communication skills, and innovative thinking. Familiarity with strategic planning, balanced judgment and risk analysis.
• Experience working on large capex projects in Asia (China, Singapore, etc) is a strong asset.

Soft skills

• Collaborate effectively with peers, stakeholders, partners across the organization to positively impact business results.
• Act for innovation, initiating new and improved ways of working.
• Develop teams in anticipation of future business needs.

• LEAN oriented, problem solving & new way of working.
• Open minded and curios to learn new tools.

Technical skills

• In-depth knowledge of the biologic product license application process, and the associated regulatory requirements.
• Know-how in Quality systems, Quality Risk Management, Continuous improvement management, GxP and health regulated regulations, International and FDA exposure, KNEAT solution is a plus.

Education

• Degree in Science/Pharmacy or Equivalent.
• Ideally MSc or PhD level qualification in Science.

Languages

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English
• Chinese (Mandarin) is a strong asset.

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 high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

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