About the job

Within Sanofi`s Global Device and Packaging Unit, the Senior Packaging Engineer is in charge to ensure robust and reliable device manufacturing development strategies and thus implementation.

About Sanofi:

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main responsibilities:

• Drive end-to-end planning and execution of process and manufacturing concept development for DDC & OSD packaging solutions

• Serve as global interface and strategic facilitator between multiple Sanofi sites and Packaging Development, ensuring standardization and harmonization of equipment and processes across the network

• Implement LEAN and Design for Manufacturing (DfM) principles throughout development and industrialization phases of DDC & OSD products, aligned with strategic business planning

• Develop innovative, robust packaging manufacturing technologies that meet commercial requirements and regulatory standards

• Define and standardize technical requirements for manufacturing processes and equipment specifications across all platforms

Tasks, jurisdiction and responsibilities

• Develop and implement packaging concepts and processes for DDC & OSD manufacturing, establishing robust and scalable production systems

• Drive innovative packaging manufacturing technologies, integrating commercial requirements, device specifications, and GMP compliance

• Lead standardization of technical requirements (e.g., pFMEA) across all device & packaging platforms, Sanofi sites, and CMOs

• Apply LEAN and DfM principles to ensure robust industrialization of development products aligned with business planning

• Manage RFQ preparation, quote review, economic efficiency calculations, and support investment decision-making

• Lead feasibility studies and implement strategic goals in packaging concepts, aligning new investments with business objectives

• Identify and drive optimization projects in close collaboration with production sites, R&D, Quality, and Commercial teams, managing implementation and conceptualization

• Provide lifecycle support and lead RCA/CAPA activities across the device & packaging network, resolving complex technical problems and driving continuous improvement

About you

Experience:

• Several years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry

• Knowledge of FDA and other regulatory requirements such as cGMP and MDD / ISO 13485

• Experience in the implementation of qualification and/or validation projects (CSV)

• Experience in the area of inspections by authorities

Soft skills:

• Simplifying complexity & proactive risk anticipation

• Willingness for transversal cooperation across functional boundaries / departments

• Active driving of changes / optimizations in the area of delegation

• Result and solution orientation, willingness to assume responsibility

• Team orientation / team player with excellent communication skills

• Self-reliant and systematic way of working

• High willingness to communicate and ability to work in a team

Technical skills:

• Very good process and packaging knowledge of the CMO and Sanofi Device Business.

• Proven expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing, GxP documentation and related Equipment Qualification and Process Validation of high throughput equipment.

Education: Bachelor (Master is a plus) in engineering (e.g. packaging, mechanical, automation)

Languages: Fluent in English, French or German basic knowledge is a plus

Why 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.

• We take care of you and your family with a wide range of health and social such as high-quality healthcare, numerous prevention programs and coverage for long-term illness. Our 14-week paid family leave for both parents is outstanding as well as a wide range of childcare benefits.

• Start your career in Frankfurt, Germany and experience our modern working environment and benefit from hybrid, flexible working time models.

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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