Deputy Director of DS Manufacturing Quality Systems
Sanofi · Pearl River, NY
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level quality role at Sanofi (pharma & life sciences) in Pearl River, NY.
- They ask for
- 7+ years
- Tools it names
- CAPA
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $86k–$126k.
Median of the low and high ends of 18 live postings that list pay, out of 26 quality engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
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- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Typical $86k–$126k, from 18 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 73%
- Six Sigma 50%
- AS9100 46%
- SPC 46%
- Lean 38%
- PPAP 35%
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This plant: Sanofi in Pearl River
2 other open roles at this site.
- Production Technician · Production · Technician
- Deputy Director Manufacturing Operations · Production · Director+
Full description from SanofiAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
- ◆Lead and develop an agile Quality Systems team — including Principal Investigators, Technical Writers, and Quality Systems Support Associates — coordinating work assignments to meet fluctuating business needs while sustaining a strong learning and development culture
- ◆Own on-time closure of Drug Substance Manufacturing deviation investigations, CAPAs, effectiveness checks, and periodic reviews of departmental quality documents to meet site performance metrics and product release timelines
- ◆Identify and resolve roadblocks by coordinating with support groups to ensure the Manufacturing Quality System Matrix remains current and comprehensive
- ◆Review deviations, CAPAs, and other quality records for completeness, and conduct management-level review of minor, major, and critical events ahead of Quality Assurance review
- ◆Oversee timely and accurate document updates within the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring documentation remains current, compliant, and audit-ready
- ◆Coach and develop the Quality Systems team, providing continuous feedback and challenging growth opportunities while reinforcing Sanofi's culture, values, and cGMP compliance standards
- ◆Lead cross-functional engagement with key stakeholders (Manufacturing, Quality Control, Manufacturing Technology, Sterility Assurance, and Quality Assurance) to build consensus and drive timely closure of quality records
- ◆Partner closely with the Head of Quality Assurance Operations and Inspection Readiness to align quality systems execution with site-wide QA strategy, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance priorities
- ◆Serve as the site representative during internal and external audits and regulatory inspections, confidently defending investigation write-ups and quality documentation on behalf of the team
- ◆Champion a continuous improvement culture by identifying and driving new tools, process changes, and cost-reduction initiatives that reduce deviations and improve cycle time efficiency across the Quality System
- ◆Communicate progress, updates, and escalations accurately and effectively — in writing and verbally — across multiple levels of the organization and to regulatory agencies
- ◆Ensure all Quality System operations are conducted in full compliance with cGMPs
- ◆Available to work extended and flexible hours, including weekends, as business needs require
Decision-Making Matrix (DAI)
The Deputy Director, DS Manufacturing Quality Systems plays a leadership role in decision-making processes across quality systems, manufacturing operations, and regulatory compliance.
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Job Title : Deputy Director of DS Manufacturing Quality Systems
Location: Pearl River, NY
About the job
As Deputy Director, Drug Substance (DS) Manufacturing Quality Systems at our Pearl River site, you'll lead and develop a broad Quality Systems organization — spanning Principal Investigators, Technical Writers, and Quality Systems Support Associates — responsible for the full lifecycle of manufacturing quality records: deviation investigations, CAPAs, effectiveness checks, periodic reviews, and QMS document updates. You'll keep investigations on track, products moving, and patients supplied, all while driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. You'll be a key voice in audits and regulatory inspections, a coach to your team, and a connector across functions. If you thrive in a fast-paced, regulated environment where your decisions carry real business and patient impact, this role is for you.
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.
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
Deviation, CAPA, and Quality Record Closure
- •D (Decider)
Decides on investigation scope, risk classification, and closure readiness for deviations, CAPAs, and effectiveness checks in partnership with QA.
Approves final quality records prior to Quality Assurance review.
Quality Systems Team Development and Work Assignment
- •D (Decider)
Assigns work, prioritizes investigations and quality documentation tasks, and determines team development plans and coaching strategies.
Cross-Functional Consensus Building and Escalation
- •A (Accountable)
Accountable for facilitating cross-functional alignment with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Manufacturing Technology, Sterility Assurance, and Quality Assurance to resolve roadblocks and drive closure.
Escalates unresolved issues to senior leadership and support groups as needed.
Site Quality Strategy, Audit Readiness, and Inspection Defense
- •A/I (Accountable/Informed)
Partners with the Head of Quality Assurance Operations and Inspection Readiness to align quality systems execution with site-wide QA strategy.
Accountable for representing the site and defending quality records during audits and inspections.
Informed of broader site quality strategy and regulatory intelligence.
Continuous Improvement Initiatives and Process Changes
- •D/A (Decider/Accountable)
Identifies, proposes, and decides on process improvements, new tools, and cost-reduction initiatives within the Quality Systems organization.
Accountable for driving implementation and measuring impact on deviation reduction and cycle time efficiency.
QMS Document Updates and Periodic Reviews
- •A (Accountable)
Accountable for ensuring timely and compliant updates to departmental quality documents and periodic reviews within the QMS.
Delegates execution to team members but