Reference Number: R2872550 Position title: Clean Utilities Lead

Location:
Toronto, ONAbout 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. Engineering & Maintenance (E&M;) plays a critical role in keeping our site running safely, reliably, and compliantly. From capital projects to hands‑on equipment reliability, our work enables uninterrupted production every day. Within E&M;, the Clean Utilities & Sustainability division ensures a dependable and sustainable supply of electricity, steam, water, and other critical utilities, supporting both operational excellence and Sanofi’s Planet Care ambitions.
Main Responsibilities
Ensure safe, reliable, efficient critical water systems (including pre‑treatment, Reverse Osmosis (RO), Water For Injection (WFI)) and clean steamLead investigations and develop Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) for unplanned utility disruptions or Environmental Monitoring (EM) excursionsIdentify energy/water efficiency improvement opportunities for critical systemsAct as key Subject Matter Expert (SME) for critical utility systems for any quality related discussions including during audits/inspectionsCoordinate periodic outages for shutdowns, passivation, maintenance, and calibrationParticipate in applicable Community of Practice (CoP)Lead the unionized critical utilities department team to ensure sampling, daily checks, maintenance, and other tasks are followed.
Ensure team is fully integrated with other functions in the E&M; department and Quality department to ensure quality compliance, to support site operation in 24/7 schedule.
Initiate, review and approve technical documents for clean utilities.



(Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Change Control Requests (CCR), deviations and Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs)).
Drive capital investment in systems by submitting project requests as needed for improving performance or reducing cost for other groups in management of systems.
Perform gap assessments on utility SOPs including operating, validation, and routine monitoring to ensure compliance to corporate standards.
Work with Engineering team to assist in different phases of projects for utility and biowaste systems.
Ensure technical review from User Requirement Specifications (URS), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID;), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols are properly prepared and are aligned with compliance requirement, current SOPs, maintenance standards and current best practices.
Supervises and monitors compliance with employment and health and safety legislation to ensure that employees work within the policies, procedures and regulations applicable to their work.
About you
Bachelor’s degree;
preferably with a concentration in Electrical/Mechanical or Chemical EngineeringMinimum 5 years of experience within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biologics, medical device,



API or life sciences manufacturing environment ideally as an Engineer with a strong preference towards supporting clean and black utility systemsMinimum 2 years of experience working maintenance engineering in pharmaceutical/biopharma industry preferredStrong people skills with experience in managing projects/teams with demonstrated ability to pro‑actively work with cross functional groups within the organization preferably in a unionized setting.
Strong people skills with experience in managing unionized team with demonstrated ability to pro‑actively work with cross functional teamsIn‑depth understanding of GMP clean utility systems and related regulatory compliance requirementUnderstand SMS tools and help drive and implement new ways of workingFundamental understanding of industrial production environment and maintenance & engineering practicesRequire high level of critical thinking and prioritization.
Experience in audit preparation and participation in internal and external audits a plusWhy 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 valuable care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high‑quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs.
This position is for a current vacant role that we are actively hiring for.
North America Applicants OnlyThe salary range for this position is: 83,800.00
- 133,100.00 (Includes target bonus) Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Comp

📌 Clean Utilities Lead (Winnipeg)
🏢 Sanofi Group
📍 Winnipeg