Maintenance and Reliability Operations Leader - Vaccines

R2852162 Maintenance and Reliability Operations Leader - Vaccines

Location: Toronto, ON

About the job 

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. 

The Maintenance & Reliability Operations Leader (Drug Product) is a key member of the Drug Product Leadership Team. The role is accountable for safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance and reliability execution across Drug Product operations, covering Filling, Visual Inspection, and Labelling & Packaging assets. The position drives short‑and mid‑term performance in line with Sanofi World‑Class Operations and Global Operational Excellence standards.

As Reliability Owner for Drug Product assets, this role ensures reliability, maintainability, and asset lifecycle principles are embedded into daily operations and improvement plans. The role works transversally with Production, Quality, Engineering, MSAT, HSE, Finance, Procurement, and Digital teams to secure supply performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

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 people’s lives.  

Main Responsibilities: 

Maintenance & Asset Performance System (25%)

• Provide accountable leadership for maintenance execution to ensure asset availability, safety, and compliance.

• Plan and prioritize maintenance activities in alignment with the integrated APU production schedule.

• Ensure effective coordination with Engineering, Reliability, and Technical Compliance functions.

• Drive reduction of unplanned downtime and improvement of equipment maintainability.

• Actively contribute to cost control, productivity, and operational stability.

• Deploy and owner of Asset Care pillar (SMS standard)

Reliability Ownership – Drug Product Assets (25%)

• Act as Reliability Owner for Drug Product Filling, Visual Inspection, and Labelling & Packaging equipment.

• Deploy Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles proportionate to asset criticality and business risk.

• Establish asset criticality, preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and lifecycle plans.

• Monitor and improve reliability KPIs (OEE, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance).

• Lead structured root cause analysis and ensure sustainable corrective actions.

Quality, Compliance & Documentation System (15%)

• Ensure maintenance activities comply with cGMP, Quality Systems, and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain accurate and timely maintenance documentation and training records.

• Support inspection readiness, audits, and remediation activities.

• Review and approve technical documentation, change controls, and maintenance protocols.

Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement System (15%)

• Lead technical troubleshooting for major equipment failures impacting production.

• Ensure effective execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.

• Implement improvements through structured change management and CI methodologies.

• Provide escalation support and decision‑making for critical breakdowns when required.

Performance, Cost & Financial Management (10%)

• Contribute to maintenance budget planning and cost control.

• Track maintenance cost drivers and support productivity improvement initiatives.

• Ensure adherence to internal control and financial governance processes.

People Leadership & HSE (10%)

• Lead and develop maintenance teams, including unionized and salaried employees.

• Drive performance management, engagement, and capability development.

• Ensure full compliance with Sanofi HSE standards and regulatory requirements.

• Actively promote a strong safety culture and lead incident investigations.

About You 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Sciences, or related discipline with 5 years' experience.

• Demonstrated leadership experience is highly preferred

• Solid understanding of GMP, aseptic Drug Product operations, and regulated environments.

• Experience with RCM, asset lifecycle management, and CMMS systems (e.g., SAP PM) preferred.

• Experience with capital projects, new asset introduction, and production ramp‑up in GMP manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Deviations, CAPA and CCR development and associated Quality systems

• Experience with Regulatory/Audit inspections

• Project Management experience

• Experience with continuous improvement systems/LEAN management concepts (e.g. SMS, etc)

• 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.  

AI Usage  

"Artificial Intelligence” refers to any systems that use automated processes, including algorithms and machine learning, to analyze data and make predictions, inferences, decisions, or recommendations without direct human involvement. These systems may process personal information to identify patterns, improve services, or support decision-making. The Company may use Artificial Intelligence for purposes including, but not limited to, resume screening and hiring, scheduling interviews or meetings, conducting surveys, matching skills with potential job openings, interview scoring, ensuring compliance with regulations applicable to our industry, and activities related to performance evaluation. Information collected and processed by the Company’s Artificial Intelligence systems may include the personal information detailed above and calendar availability. It excludes the information collected and processed for monitoring purposes. You should contact Human Resources if you have a question or concern regarding your personal information. You can also contact Canada’s Privacy Officer via Sanofi’s data subject request portal,  Data Subject Rights Webform. The Data Subject Rights Webform can also be used to request access or correction of your personal information and file a complaint.   

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.  Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request. 

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