Event Deviation Change Management Expert

Reference no. R2861488 Position title: Event Deviation Change Management Expert Department: Quality and Operations 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. POSITION SUMMARY: Leadership role with indirect authority driving the investigation and CAPA commitments from Sanofi Canada internal and external partners to meet Health Canada requirements. High level of autonomy, authority and risk management as the owner of Event Deviations, CAPAs and Change Controls for Sanofi Canada for local activities as well as external activities for a substantial portfolio of imported products. This role leads these activities for all relevant Sanofi Business units performing GxP and health-regulated functions with a heavy focus on high risk GMP activities. The role is required to analyze organizational needs, develop and support operational plans and best practices to ensure a streamlined and fully compliant operation for the Sanofi Canada licenses. Main Responsibilities: Event/Deviation/CAPA Centralized process owner for Sanofi Canada aligned with Global requirements to document nonconformities, root cause and the implementation and tracking of appropriate corrective and preventative actions to drive product and process improvements, commensurate with the significance of the risk or deviation. Assesses criticality of deviations for Local, Regional and Global Quality escalation requirements and manages escalation process Presents and defends appropriateness of investigations, root cause determinations, corrective actions and product release decisions during audits and inspections Change Management Operations Oversight and management of planned temporary or permanent changes to Canada market product, processes, license activities to align with Health Canada expectations for expectations for Importers Ensuring formal documentation, approval and traceability, effected in a timely manner, with a high degree of assurance that potential downstream impacts are appropriately assessed and proactively acted on to minimize risk and support product/process robustness Other Responsibilities Drive the alignment with Global stakeholders, other teams and quality pillars as required Influence without authority and effectively advocate for Canadian market needs beyond Corporate Standard requirements Oversee the handling of QA documents based on established systems and processes. e.g. SOPs Assemble reports related to Change Controls, Events and CAPAs as required Serve in a backup capacity to Quality Lead and other Quality Specialists for their respective responsibilities as delegated Assist in the development and management of Training Program Metrics tracking for event deviation occurrence review and other related trending to reduce recurrences, improve performance and increase Quality standards Leads and participates in Continuous Improvement projects Works with internal and external stakeholders to provide Quality expertise related to Canadian market requirements Other duties as assigned About You Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Science or equivalent. 7-10 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry (Preferably in QA, QC, Production or equivalent). Extensive knowledge of Canadian GMPs. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent ability to influence without authority and overcome challenges. Experience with Canadian importation is highly preferred. Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships Ability to set priorities Good communication skills (verbal and written) English: Excellent knowledge (reading, writing and oral) French: Written and spoken proficiency an asset 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. Applications received after the official close date will be reviewed on an individual basis.​ This position is for a new vacant role that is now open for applications.​ 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. 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