Digital Shop Floor Systems Lead

About the job

Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, is the largest company in the world devoted entirely to human vaccines. Our driving goal is to protect people from infectious diseases by creating safe and effective vaccines. Our company distributes more than 1 billion doses of vaccine each year, making it possible to vaccinate more than 500 million people across the globe.  Sanofi Pasteur offers the broadest range of vaccines in the world, providing protection against 20 bacterial and viral diseases.

As part of the Digital M&S team, the Digital Shop Floor Systems Lead is responsible for defining and executing the digital shop floor systems strategy at the manufacturing campus. This role involves deploying global solutions on-site and managing the lifecycle of existing systems.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities:

The Digital Shop Floor Systems Lead will lead a team responsible for the execution of the Digital shop floor program and is responsible for planning, budget management, staffing, risk management, and successful execution Digital M&S shopfloor roadmap.

• Lead and manage digital manufacturing projects, including applications upgrades, system integrations, and new technology deployments

• Oversee Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Historian, and shop floor tools, ensuring data integrity, system performance, and regulatory compliance

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and optimize digital manufacturing solutions, enhancing efficiency and reliability

• Develop and execute strategies for digitizing and streamlining manufacturing workflows

• Provide high-level technical support and troubleshooting for shop floor IT systems

• Establish and maintain documentation, including SOPs, user manuals, and training materials, while conducting key user training

• Drive cybersecurity initiatives for manufacturing systems and support regulatory audits and inspections

• Manage vendor relationships, mentor team members, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in manufacturing technology

About You

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience, preferably in GxP manufacturing environments.

• Knowledge of GxP-compliant IT systems.

• Experience with regulatory compliance and audit support.

• Proficiency in basic programming, IT networks, and system administration

• Adaptability to change in dynamic technological environments

• Strong project management and team leadership skills.

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and hands-on experience in GxP-compliant IT systems.

• Experience with audit readiness and support of regulatory inspections

• Ability to connect business challenges & technology opportunities efficiently.

• Strategic thinking, ability to frame and articulate complex issues to drive decision & execution.