Manager, GMP Facility and HSE Readiness

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Manager, GMP Facility and HSE Readiness Location:

Pearl River, NY About the Job Manager, GMP Facility and HSE Readiness is a pivotal operational leadership role responsible for maintaining our Pearl River manufacturing facility in a state of GMP compliance, equipment readiness, and workplace safety excellence. You will lead a team of two maintenance technicians while orchestrating facility operations across GMP cleaning, equipment asset care, and HSE leadership. Your meticulous attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and hands-on approach will ensure our manufacturing environment meets the highest standards of regulatory compliance and operational integrity—directly enabling Sanofi to deliver life-saving medicines to patients worldwide.

About Sanofi:

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families. Main Responsibilities GMP Facility & Cleaning Operations (primary focus):

• Ensure the manufacturing facility is maintained in a GMP-ready and safety-ready state at all times
• Oversee and coordinate GMP cleaning operations of all manufacturing areas in compliance with cleaning procedures and validation requirements
• Partner with third-party cleaning contractor to ensure thorough execution of cleaning activities, with attention to detail including rust, cleaning residue, paint integrity, floor conditions, and other facility deficiencies
• Conduct regular facility walkthroughs to identify and remediate GMP and safety deficiencies
• Maintain cleaning logs, records, and documentation in compliance with GMP requirements
• Ensure environmental monitoring requirements are supported and met within the manufacturing facility

Equipment Asset Care & Maintenance:

• Directly manage two dedicated maintenance technicians focused on asset care and equipment readiness
• Ensure all manufacturing equipment is clean, calibrated, and current with preventive maintenance (PM) schedules
• Partner with the Maintenance team to define scope of work, planning, and execution of maintenance shutdowns
• Maintain equipment status boards and asset care records to ensure full traceability and GMP compliance
• Proactively identify equipment reliability risks and drive resolution through appropriate channels
• Support equipment qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and change control processes as needed
• Review and Close Preventive and Corrective workorders as the pertain to the Manufacturing floor
• Execute and complete Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) as applicable Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) - 25-50% of role:
• Champion a culture of safety across the manufacturing shopfloor
• Ensure safe work practices are understood, followed, and reinforced among all team members and contractors
• Manage and coordinate work permitting processes (e.g., confined space, hot work, lockout/tagout)
• Lead and sustain 5S implementation and continuous improvement across manufacturing areas
• Conduct safety walkthroughs, hazard assessments, and near-miss investigations
• Ensure compliance with all applicable HSE regulations, site policies, and Sanofi standards
• Serve as a key point of contact for HSE topics on the manufacturing shopfloor

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Lead, develop, and manage two dedicated asset care maintenance technicians
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Quality, and Manufacturing teams
• Coordinate with cleaning contractor management to ensure GMP and safety standards are consistently met
• Participate in deviation investigations related to facility, equipment, or cleaning deficiencies
• Support regulatory inspections and internal audits related to facility and equipment readiness About You Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Biology, Life Sciences, or related field required or 5+ years of equivalent experience in a GMP biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience in GMP equipment maintenance, asset care, or reliability programs in a biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing facility readiness, equipment maintenance, or asset care programs
• Proven experience implementing and sustaining 5S methodology in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience coordinating with maintenance teams and/or third-party contractors
• Familiarity with HSE programs including safe work practices, permitting, and safety compliance

Technical Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of cGMP regulations (21 CFR Parts 210, 211) and GMP cleaning requirements
• Understanding of environmental monitoring principles and practices in a manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, calibration programs, and equipment qualification
• Experience with 5S implementation and workplace organization
• Familiarity with work permitting systems and HSE compliance requirements

Soft Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to GMP and safety standards
• Proactive problem-solving and facility management skills
• Effective leadership and team development capabilities
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Continuous improvement mindset with hands-on approach Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in vaccine, biologics, or recombinant protein manufacturing
• OSHA 30-hour certification or equivalent HSE training
• Experience managing third-party cleaning or maintenance contractors
• Knowledge of cleaning validation principles
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training Physical Requirements
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment including cleanroom gowning requirements
• Regular walking and standing during facility inspections and shopfloor activities
• Occasional lifting up to 35 lbs
• Flexibility to respond to facility or equipment issues outside of standard business hours 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. Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply. Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation - at speed and scale Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime. Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. #GD-SP #LI-SP #vhd 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. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com! US and Puerto Rico Residents Only Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. North America Applicants Only The salary range for this position is: $78.000,00 - $112.666,66 All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK. Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live. All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube