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Automation AGV Cobot & Robots Leader

Gentilly, France
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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.

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Job title:Automation AGV Cobot & Robots Leader

  • Location: Gentilly

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.

About the job

You will be part of Sanofi Global Engineering in the Global Manufacturing Systems & Automation department. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the global manufacturing strategy through innovative solutions. You'll work with a dynamic team to integrate manufacturing systems and automation, ensuring Sanofi remains at the forefront of the industry.

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 AGV Cobot & robots lead within our Global Manufacturing Systems & Automation team, you’ll lead the development and implementation of robotics and automation strategies to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs for all our M&S sites. The specialist evaluates and integrates new technologies, ensuring standardization and alignment with business objectives. This position is crucial for enhancing manufacturing processes and achieving business targets through continuous improvement and advanced automation solutions.

Main responsibilities:

  • Lead Automation Strategy: Define and implement the roadmap for AGVs, collaborative robots (cobots), and industrial robots to optimize material flow, production efficiency, quality, and cost reduction
  • Project Management: Oversee end-to-end deployment of robotic systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, timelines, and budget
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, Digital, Operations, HSE) to ensure seamless integration of automation solutions across the network
  • Vendor & Technology Management: Evaluate and select partners, be part of contracts negotiation, and ensure compliance with technical specifications and cybersecurity standards
  • Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement and adoption of emerging technologies to enhance automation capabilities and future-proof operations
  • Leadership & Change Management: Foster a culture of innovation, train teams on new technologies, and lead change initiatives to support transformation and multi-year strategic plans

About you

Experience: 

  • Proven expertise & experience in project using applied robotics and complex systems, with a strong focus on factory automation technologies and innovative solutions

    Soft and Technical Skills: 

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities and design effective robotics and automation solutionsLeadership, autonomy and collaboration skills, with a track record of managing cross-functional teamsStrategic vision and planning abilities, with experience in financial management being a plus

    Education:

    • Master’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Robotics, or a related field relevant to the biopharmaceutical sector

    Languages:

    • Fluency in English and French is required. Proficiency in other languages is a plus, especially for managing multi-regional projects

    PursueProgress. 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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    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.

    Watch 'One day at Sanofi' and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com

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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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