Manufacturing and Supply
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Manufacturing systems Interfaces & Equipment Connectivity Lead (all genders)
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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
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? 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 a Manufacturing systems Interfaces & Equipment Connectivity Lead for Insulin Flexible Facility in Frankfurt within our Global Manufacturing Systems & Automation team, you’ll be part of Insulin automation’s team and report into an Automation Project lead. You will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and management of connectivity solutions for all equipment within the organization. This leadership role involves strategic planning, team management, and ensuring that all equipment connectivity aligns with organizational goals and industry standards.
Main responsibilities:
- Ensure project implementation aligns with customer orders in terms of costs, deadlines, quality, and resources, coordinating with the project team, operators, and supervisors, and initiating corrective actions for any deviations
- Develop and execute the strategy for equipment connectivity to enhance organizational goals and improve operational efficiency
- Lead and manage a team of connectivity experts, providing guidance, support, and managing performance to achieve project objectives
- Oversee the design and deployment of scalable, secure connectivity solutions for various equipment and systems, such as MES, Data Historian, and Kepware
- Ensure connectivity solutions align with industry best practices and meet organizational needs while coordinating cross-functional teams, including engineering and digital departments
- Provide high-level support for resolving complex connectivity issues, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to ensure efficient problem resolution
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and security requirements for all equipment connectivity solutions, while maintaining comprehensive documentation of systems, configurations, and changes
About you
- Experience: Direct knowledge of Automation System design, experience in Process control engineering and troubleshooting with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility equipment/systems automation such as media, harvest, bioreactors and integrating various OEM automation software; Experience in designing and implementing Internet of Things (IoT) and connectivity solutions
- Soft and technical skills: Deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, MQTT, CoAP, OPC UA etc.) and wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, etc.); Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices for IoT devices; Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication/presentation skills
- Education: Minimum B.Sc in Electrical, Automation Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent job certificate/education
- Languages: Proficiency in german and english
Why choose us?
- Bring the miracles of science to life: As the Automation & Manufacturing Systems Project Leader, collaborate with a supportive, future-focused team dedicated to pioneering innovative solutions in insulin manufacturing
- Endless growth opportunities: Sanofi offers numerous avenues to develop your talent and advance your career, whether through promotions, lateral moves, or international assignments
- Cutting-edge innovation: Lead the integration and advancement of state-of-the-art manufacturing systems and automation solutions, ensuring Sanofi remains at the forefront of the industry
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Why work with us
- 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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Executive Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply
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