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Our teams produce and deliver over 4 billion units of medicines and vaccines every year, ensuring every breakthrough gets to the people who need it most.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, AI-powered smart factories, and cutting-edge automation are redefining what’s possible: ensuring treatments reach patients faster, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. This is where your skills, ambition, and passion can shape the future of healthcare.
About the job
Are you passionate about automation and manufacturing connectivityJoin 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 a Manufacturing Systems Interfaces & Equipment Connectivity Lead – Insulin Facility Beijing (IFB) within our Global Manufacturing Systems & Automation team, you’ll be part of the Insulin Automation team and report into the Automation Project Lead for IFB and will strongly collaborate with the global engineering team and the automation team of the INSULINK program. You will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and management of connectivity solutions for all equipment within the IFB project. This role requires close collaboration with global and local project stakeholders to ensure that the digital infrastructure of the new Beijing facility supports seamless operations, compliance, and innovation.
Main responsibilities:
Ensure project execution for IFB connectivity aligns with project objectives in terms of costs, deadlines, quality, and resource management
Define and execute the connectivity strategy for equipment and systems within the IFB scope (MES, Data Historian, Kepware, etc.)
Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver secure, scalable, and GMP-compliant connectivity solutions
Act as primary interface between automation, IT, and digital functions to ensure proper integration of OT/IT systems
Drive issue resolution for complex connectivity and integration challenges during design, FAT/SAT, and commissioning phases
Ensure all implemented systems and interfaces follow cybersecurity, data integrity, and regulatory compliance requirements
Maintain up-to-date documentation of system architecture, interfaces, configurations, and change history for IFB
About you
Experience:
Strong background in automation and integration of manufacturing equipment in GMP-regulated environments (e.g., biotech or pharmaceutical industry). Experience with designing and implementing connectivity concepts for OEM systems and plant-wide IT/OT integration.
Skills:
In-depth knowledge of communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, TCP/IP)
Familiarity with industrial IoT, data integration, and cybersecurity best practices
Strong coordination, technical writing, and communication skills
Proven ability to work in a matrix organization with international teams
Education:
Minimum B.Sc. in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent technical qualification
Languages:
Fluency in English is required; Mandarin skills are an asset
Why choose us?
Drive digital transformation: Shape the digital backbone of Sanofi’s newest insulin production site
High-impact role: Play a key part in building a cutting-edge facility from the ground up
Work globally: Collaborate with international experts across automation, IT, and manufacturing
Lead groundbreaking automation within the IFF 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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- We’re problem-solvers and pioneers. United by the belief that everyone deserves a healthier future. We create best-in-class vaccines that prevent disease and protect lives.
- Innovation drives us. From AI and mRNA to next-gen science, we push the boundaries to deliver first- and best-in-class vaccines for infectious diseases worldwide.
- Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.
- We do what’s right. Sustainability and DE&I drive our positive global impact—because the diverse communities Sanofians represent are the patients we serve.
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