Manufacturing and Supply Where the miracles of science are made a reality for patients

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Position title: Global Quality Third Parties Leader Single Use System and Biological Raw Material

Department: QA Third Parties  Focal point SUT’s

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. 

Within our Global Quality Third parties team, Global Quality Third Parties Leader – Single Use System (SUS) and Biological Raw Material (BRM) is responsible for ensuring robust quality oversight and governance of third-party suppliers providing single-use systems and biological raw materials critical to Sanofi's biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

This strategic role drives supplier quality performance, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation across a global supply base, directly supporting the continuity, safety, and integrity of Sanofi's biologics manufacturing.

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:

Global Quality Oversight & Governance

• Define, implement, and maintain the global quality strategy for third-party suppliers of single-use systems and biological raw materials

• Ensure consistent application of quality standards across all supplier sites and geographies

• Maintain an up-to-date supplier portfolio and ensure appropriate quality classification and tiering

• Define and monitor supplier quality performance and drive corrective actions where performance gaps are identified

TP Alert

• Lead quality Alert:

  • Coordinate rapid response actions in case of critical supplier quality issues impacting manufacturing

  • Assess supplier investigation and follow up CAPA implementation

  • When relevant, Collaborate with Supply Chain and Procurement to identify alternative suppliers or mitigation strategies while maintaining quality standards

Quality Agreements

• Negotiate, draft, review, and maintain Quality Agreements with third-party SUS and BRM suppliers

Change notifications

• Oversee the management of supplier-initiated changes (change notifications) impacting SUS and BRM quality

• Assess the impact of TOP supplier changes on Quality Agreement, Audits needs, QSMP, and QMS database and drive appropriate changes action

• Coordinate the management of critical changes with internal key stakeholders. Act as Sanofi One Voice to supplier

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the primary quality interface between third-party suppliers and internal functions including Manufacturing, Procurement, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain

• Participate in cross-functional project teams for new product introductions, technology transfers, and process changes involving SUS or BRM

Continuous Improvement & Quality Metrics

• Define, track, and report quality metrics related to third-party SUS and BRM performance

• Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier quality systems and processes

• Benchmark industry best practices in SUS and BRM quality management and implement relevant improvements

About you

Experience:

• 10+ year experience at a manufacturing site in Quality positions.

• Knowledge of QTP processes, experience in leading cross-functional projects.

Soft and technical skills :

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in complex, matrix environments.

• Strong communication and active listening abilities

• Project management expertise in international settings

• Technical understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing systems

• Demonstrated open-mindedness and agility (challenge status-quo)

• Veeva QTP knowledge is a plus.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or science discipline or equivalent

Languages:

• English fluency required

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. 

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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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

Toute compensation sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise. Des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées ici.

Pursue Progress . Discover Extraordinary .

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.