Deputy Director Manufacturing Operations
Sanofi · Pearl River, NY
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 23 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level production role at Sanofi (pharma & life sciences) in Pearl River, NY. Drive a strong sense of urgency in day-to-day operations while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, Root cause, FDA / GMP, Capacity planning
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $118k–$158k.
Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 13 production engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live production postings in New York.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (7+ vs 10+)
Typical $118k–$158k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- EHS / safety 54%
- ✓ Lean 46%
- ✓ Root cause 46%
- ✓ Team leadership 46%
- Six Sigma 38%
- Black Belt 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Capacity planning, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Sanofi in Pearl River
2 other open roles at this site.
- Production Technician · Production · Technician
- Deputy Director of DS Manufacturing Quality Systems · Quality · Director+
Full description from SanofiAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
- ✓Lead and support deviation investigations, applying structured root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies to identify, document, and resolve manufacturing deviations
- ✓Champion Lean manufacturing principles and defect identification practices to eliminate waste and drive process efficiency
- ✓Implement and sustain performance management routines, including +QDCI (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Involvement) metrics and visual management tools
- ✓Partner with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to support inspections, audits, and regulatory submissions as needed
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, Life Sciences, Business, or any related field.
- ✓7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
- ✓5+ years of progressive, hands-on leadership experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, with an expectation to interact with and solve problems at the shop floor level.
- ✓Strong working knowledge of GMP and GDP regulations and their application in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Proven expertise in Lean manufacturing methodologies (5s, Gemba Problem Solving, Daily Capacity Management) and defect identification/reduction
- ✓Demonstrated ability to perform thorough root cause analysis on manufacturing deviations and implement effective corrective actions
- ✓Experience with performance management routines, including +QDCI or equivalent operational excellence frameworks
- ✓Strong conflict management skills with the ability to navigate interpersonal and team dynamics effectively
- ✓Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to prioritize and respond decisively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- ✓Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
- ✓Understanding of cell growth and propagation principles as they apply to biopharmaceutical drug substance manufacturing
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Previous experience leading Managers or Supervisors is highly desired.
- ✓Advanced degree (MS, MBA) in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration or related technical field.
- ✓Hands-on experience with one or more of the following technologies:
- ✓Single Use Systems
- ✓Chromatography
- ✓Tangential Flow Filtration
- ✓Stainless Steel Systems (Fermenters and Bioreactors)
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 and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
- ✓Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
- ✓Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation – at speed and scale
- ✓Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.
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Job Title : Deputy Director Manufacturing Operations
Location : Pearl River, NY
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.
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 lives.
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Leadership & Team Management
- •Ensure all areas and employees are safe at all times
- •Directly manage manufacturing teams supporting upstream and downstream Flublok drug substance operations
- •Foster a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- •Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development to team members at all levels
- •Effectively manage conflict within and across teams to maintain a productive and respectful work environment
- •Drive a strong sense of urgency in day-to-day operations while maintaining quality and compliance standards
Manufacturing Readiness & Operations
- •Ensure manufacturing areas are consistently ready for scheduled production activities
- •Oversee upstream and downstream manufacturing processes, including cell culture, protein production, clarification, purification, and related unit operations
- •Monitor and manage production schedules to meet output targets while maintaining compliance with all applicable standards
- •Ensure all equipment, materials, documentation, and personnel are in a state of readiness prior to manufacturing execution
Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- •Ensure all manufacturing activities are conducted in strict accordance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and GDP (Good Documentation Practice)
Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- •Collaborate with Process Development, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to support technology transfers, process improvements, and capacity planning
- •Represent manufacturing in cross-functional forums and contribute to site-level strategic initiatives
- •Identify and escalate risks to manufacturing readiness, supply continuity, or compliance in a timely manner
- •Support the development and management of departmental budgets and resource planning
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