JOB PURPOSE This role is a key position within the SLT responsible for the delivery of site growth strategy through building and overseeing the right Process and Technology team, owning new product strategy, the processes, the manufacturing technology and ensuring the team has the tools and system to be successful. He/she will play an important role in creating a culture of collaboration among diverse teams working on improving the business results across all products, and promote a science centric approach to process development, process improvement and knowledge retention. The role will entail developing a sustainable business strategy that can predict and response to changes in science and technology. He/she must design initiatives to foster a culture of sustainable change through embedding of SMS methodology, and the supporting framework, to deliver business transformation. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP Accountable Reporting: Site Director, the job holder will be a member of the Management team. Functional Reporting: Head of DS New Products International • Synthetics and Oral Solids platform Reporting to the job holder will be a process chemists and engineers. SITE LEVEL ACCOUNTABILITIES Participate as a key member of the site Leadership team by proactively engaging cross functionally to achieve site goals and priorities. Ensure that reporting staff understand the shared accountabilities at department +QDCI team for goals and priorities Provide expertise, professional advice, and guidance to the site director, he/she will lead the ideation of site product portfolio and manufacturing technology adaptation. He/she will deploy this strategy through the site priority roadmap to drive process excellence, Create, develop and communicate a compelling vision of science and data centric organization, driving all process development, improvement, investigation and manufacturing Responsible for the successful management and implementation of new product introduction strategy and improvement projects/initiatives such as PAT technology, and yields program. FUNCTIONAL LEVEL ACCOUNTABILITIES Provide a Center of Technical Excellence, utilizing the laboratory facilities, equipment, analytical techniques to enhance the technical depth and knowledge for both the site and the network. Built the internal capability to ensure we keep abreast of all new technologies and novel techniques and try to incorporate them into day-to-day operations to improve business results. Implemented robust systems to ensure products and process knowledge management are kept current and readily accessible. Ensure the key site systems and processes for delivery of robust process are embedded in the organization. Use a data-driven approach to proactively identify process improvement opportunities and prevent processes issues. Technical support for routine production and process issue resolution. Lead internal tech transfer processes to ensure flawless commercialization of new products. This will include process validation, qualification, and Analytical Method Transfer Exercises (AMTE) development requirements and ensuring all process, safety and quality requirements are met. Ensure end-to-end standard work for new molecule is developed and followed from start of technology transfer to successful regulatory approval leading to commercial supply. Ensure risk assessment and mitigation for quality, safety, supply and financial issues related to new molecules or process change and communicate effectively to all stakeholders. Ensure timely communicate to the site leadership team for up to date on projects. e.g. Master plans, detailed schedules, etc. Lead/Project management (internal/external) of high priority cost improvement projects to meet COGs targets. Build effective relationships, both internal and external to the site. Externally, both within Sanofi Network and other industry partners, academia and EDB to add value to the business. Ensure continuous improvement through the development of a competitiveness plan and design and implementation of innovation technical strategies to continually improve processes, including promoting the use of innovation tools, PAT applications and new technologies. Technical support for ongoing regulatory queries/responses. Ensure that the Knowledge Management processes are fully followed and maintained up to date for all products and knowledge capture etc. Ensure process investigation, improvement and development are executed according to GMP guidance, compendial adherence. Responsible for regular review of OOS Inventory Stock and development of remediation strategy. Lead, support, coach, develop and mentor the needs of a diverse scientific team, nurture and develop their talent and inventiveness. Drive and implement appropriate directions that foster positive safety behaviour and wellbeing of the site employees. Ensure compliance of company Life Saving Rules and being proactive in identifying, addressing, and resolving issues in a timely manner. Plan succession strategy at all levels through talent acquisition, performance management, providing opportunity for high performers, communication of expectation and self-actualization CONTACT WITH OTHERS Internal - Local Corporate Staff External - Local Authorities - Equipment Vendors/Contractors KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Master or PhD in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and hands on experience is preferred Understanding of APIs technology and business Enjoy working in multi-culture environment with at least 5 years leadership in managing dynamic team Working experiences in process development, process characterisation etc. Proven track record of new production transfer Change agent mind-set, self-driven actor, confident, all-rounded thinking, enjoy simplicity Good influencer and demonstrated collaboration skill with good business acumen Comfortable and enjoy DATA crunching At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. 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