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M&S-BMS & EMS Lead-Beijing

Beijing, China Fixed Term Posted on   Jan. 05, 2026
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Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.

As an Automation Lead for EMS/BMS Systems within the Insulin Factory Beijing (IFB) project and part of our Global Manufacturing Systems & Automation team, you will be responsible for the planning, integration, and delivery of automation solutions for building and environmental monitoring systems. You will report to the Automation Project Lead and work at the interface of facility systems, GMP compliance, and digital manufacturing.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end automation scope for EMS and BMS systems within the IFB project, ensuring timely and compliant project execution in line with cost, schedule, and quality targets.

  • Define and manage system architecture and interfaces between EMS/BMS and related systems (HVAC, cleanroom/Storage monitoring, SCADA, PCS/DCS, Data Historian, Utility,  and MES).

  • Ensure EMS/BMS systems support GMP-critical monitoring (e.g., temperature, humidity, differential pressure, particle counts), facility control (e.g., AHU, lighting, access), and integration with alarm management.

  • Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders (QA, CQV, CSV, Engineering, HSE, ITS) and external suppliers for EMS/BMS topics.

  • Support and supervise commissioning and qualification activities (e.g., AIV/ACO), including integration testing and functional verifications of GMP-critical systems.

  • Drive compliance with computerized systems validation (CSV) and data integrity (DI) standards as per GAMP5 and current regulatory expectations.

  • Provide and maintain comprehensive documentation such as User Requirement Specifications (URS), Functional Specifications (FS), and risk assessments.

  • Enable connectivity between EMS/BMS and digital platforms to facilitate advanced monitoring, predictive maintenance, and energy optimization.

About You:

  • Degree in Automation, Building Technology, or related engineering discipline

  • Experience in delivering EMS/BMS systems in GMP-regulated pharma or biotech projects

  • Strong technical knowledge of building automation (e.g., Siemens Desigo, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, or similar)

  • Familiar with GxP-compliant HVAC/cleanroom systems and critical environmental monitoring

  • Proficient in CSV, GAMP5, and data integrity frameworks

  • Excellent project coordination and stakeholder management skills

  • Fluent in English; knowledge of Chinese or other languages is a plus

Why choose us?

  • Innovative environment: Work with cutting-edge automation and digital transformation technologies.

  • Career growth: Develop skills in a dynamic and evolving field with ample opportunities for progression.

  • Impactful work: Play a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency and digitalization in insulin production.

  • At Sanofi, we celebrate diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all. Join us as we pursue progress and discover extraordinary together!

Lead groundbreaking automation within the IFB project in a supportive and innovative team, shaping the path to manufacturing and supply excellence for insulin production at Sanofi. This role is critical to our team’s success and offers exposure to a broad range of activities. For an ambitious automation engineer, it’s a chance to gain a lot of experience quickly.

Anthony Le Marre, Global Head of Manufacturing systems & Automation

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At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. 

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Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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