Deputy Director Manufacturing Operations

Sanofi•Pearl River, NY

3d•$133,500 - $192,833•Onsite

About The Position

Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster. About Sanofi: We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve lives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, Life Sciences, Business, or any related field.
5 -7 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
5+ years of progressive, hands-on leadership experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, with an expectation to interact and solve problems at the shop floor level.
Strong working knowledge of GMP and GDP regulations and their application in a manufacturing environment
Proven expertise in Lean manufacturing methodologies (5s, Gemba Problem Solving, Daily Capacity Management) and defect identification/reduction.
Demonstrated ability to perform thorough root cause analysis on manufacturing deviations and implement effective corrective actions.
Experience with performance management routines, including +QDCI or equivalent operational excellence frameworks.
Strong conflict management skills with the ability to navigate interpersonal and team dynamics effectively.
Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to prioritize and respond decisively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Understanding of cell growth and propagation principles as they apply to biopharmaceutical drug substance manufacturing

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MS, MBA) in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration or related technical field.
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following technologies: Single Use Systems, Chromatography, Tangential Flow Filtration, Stainless Steel Systems (Fermenters and Bioreactors)

Responsibilities

Ensure all areas and employees are safe at all times
Directly manage manufacturing teams supporting upstream and downstream Flublok drug substance operations
Foster a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development to team members at all levels
Effectively manage conflict within and across teams to maintain a productive and respectful work environment
Drive a strong sense of urgency in day-to-day operations while maintaining quality and compliance standards
Ensure manufacturing areas are consistently ready for scheduled production activities
Oversee upstream and downstream manufacturing processes, including cell culture, protein production, clarification, purification, and related unit operations
Monitor and manage production schedules to meet output targets while maintaining compliance with all applicable standards
Ensure all equipment, materials, documentation, and personnel are in a state of readiness prior to manufacturing execution
Ensure all manufacturing activities are conducted in strict accordance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and GDP (Good Documentation Practice) requirements
Lead and support deviation investigations, applying structured root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies to identify, document, and resolve manufacturing deviations
Champion Lean manufacturing principles and defect identification practices to eliminate waste and drive process efficiency
Implement and sustain performance management routines, including +QDCI (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Involvement) metrics and visual management tools
Partner with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to support inspections, audits, and regulatory submissions as needed
Collaborate with Process Development, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to support technology transfers, process improvements, and capacity planning
Represent manufacturing in cross-functional forums and contribute to site-level strategic initiatives
Identify and escalate risks to manufacturing readiness, supply continuity, or compliance in a timely manner
Support the development and management of departmental budgets and resource planning