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Job Title: Facilities, Equipment and Laboratory Support Facilities Manager- Vaccines

Location : Swiftwater, PA

This role involves managing biological testing laboratory facilities within Research and Development.

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. Your job, as a within our Facilities, Equipment & Laboratory Services Team, will have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people.

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main Responsibilities:

• This position will be responsible to manage the R&D laboratories, including the high containment BSL3 area, and provide operational support to R&D platforms as part of the Facilities and Equipment platform.

• The position will be responsible to ensure facilities remain in safe and operational condition in accordance with applicable biosafety level BSL1, BSL2, BSL2+ and BSL3).

• The position will interface with external support systems such as maintenance and metrology systems, remote facility, utility and equipment monitoring/alarming systems, to ensure that the R&D facilities are properly maintained.

• The Facilities Manager will be responsible to manage the BSL3 laboratories in accordance with World Health Organization (WHO) and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Global Action Plan (GAPIV) requirements and guidelines as part of the overall site GAP committee.

• The position will handle R&D facility and laboratory renovations.

• The position will interface with stakeholders and scientific leadership, and external support personnel such as automation and digital experts, as well as HSE, Maintenance, Metrology, and vendors.

• The position will perform activities to adhere to project timelines, budgets and overall implementation of facilities/equipment projects.

• The position will also assist other members of the FELS Swiftwater team in a secondary/backup role in the execution of other FELS activities, such as equipment lifecycle and laboratory support operations to ensure business continuity.

• Implementation of operational efficiency improvements for continuous improvement, and to allow laboratory personnel to focus on laboratory work is also expected of this position.

About You

Education and Experience Requirements:

• B.S. degrees in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, etc) or science (Biology, Biochemistry, etc) related major required

• Work experience: 3-5 years

Qualifications:

• Clear communicator (written and verbal) – Written skills required to create clear and concise documents including procedures, deviation investigations, plans, test cases and reports. Verbal skills required to be able to act as a liaison between different groups/stakeholders, such as laboratory management and Maintenance/HSE.

• Creative and abstract thinking – Required to develop and implement innovative, creative and efficient solutions to issues.

• Ability to focus on deadlines and deliverables – Candidate must be goal driven to ensure project timelines are met, and to resolve issues in order to meet schedules when needed.

• Ability to develop and implement new technologies and efficiencies related to F&E Ops activities.

• Basic understanding of Equipment Qualification and Lifecycle.

• Independently motivated with ability to work under minimal supervision.

Minimum Preferred Skills:

• Experience with testing laboratory facilities and equipment.

• Experience in biological laboratories.

• Experience with electronic documentation systems and technical writing

• Business process understanding

• Ability to make decisions according to role accountability and Company thoughtful risktaking strategies.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint, Visio, Project, etc.

• Working knowledge of Sanofi applications such as Electronic Documentation Management Systems (EDMS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), Procurements Systems (eBuy, etc.) and other tools used for Facility & Equipment Management (SAP, calibration database, remote monitoring/alarming systems, etc.).

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.

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.

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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.

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 (https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo)

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.

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