Manufacturing and Supply
Where the
miracles of
science are made
a reality for patients
Automation Manager
At a glance
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
Sanofi Manufacturing and Supply organization is preparing its future through an ambitious program named Modulus. The Modulus Project is at the cornerstone of Sanofi strategy as it aims at creating a new manufacturing concept consisting of a new generation of evolutive multi-product facilities, modular, adaptable and agile, leveraging new disruptive technologies, to better address vaccine business challenges as well as Specialty Care Biologics products.
Main Accountabilities
Develop and execute the site automation master plan
Manage and provide leadership to the automation engineer groups (site and projects)
Develop and maintain the site automation resource plan. Allocate resources to projects, leads automation recruitment
Design and implement automation solutions (SCADA, DCS, PLCs)
Lead IoT initiatives and integrate smart devices
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Optimize production processes through automation
Collaborate with IT for seamless integration of OT and IT systems
Participate in global networks, contribute lessons learned to the network
Participate in global initiatives when requested
Responsible to understand current global design guidelines and application
Key roles (D,.A,.I)
IoT strategy and roadmap for manufacturing
Selection and implementation of automation technologies
Automation project prioritization and resource allocation
Process improvement initiatives through automation
Compliance strategies for automated systems
OT/IT convergence strategies and implementations
Expected Experience
Strong background in industrial automation, specifically DCS infrastructure, batch process, device interface
Understanding of industry standards (e.g., ISA-95, ISA-88)
Cybersecurity proficiency in OT/IT convergent environments
Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies implementation
Extensive experience in deployment and maintenance of Emerson DeltaV DCS
Expected Technical skills
Strategic Thinking
Results-Oriented
People Leadership
Influencing Others
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Automated Manufacturing Systems
Distributed Control System (DCS)
Project Management
Foster Innovation
Systems Architecture
Safety Standards
Connectivity Software
GMP Compliance
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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.
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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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At Sanofi, diverse perspectives fuel the best solutions for patients. Hear from Monique Vessey, our Supply Chain Transformation Leader, on how her background shapes her approach to delivering life-changing medicines.
"Manufacturing and Supply is the bridge between the science that happens in research laboratories and the people and communities we serve."
Brendan O’Callaghan
Executive Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply
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