
Vaccines
Where
extraordinary minds
help protect half a billion people
Principal Engineer Process Engineering and Innovation Lead- Vaccines
Who we are
Every day, 2.5 million Sanofi vaccine doses reach patients worldwide - powered by bold ideas, cutting-edge science, and passionate people like you. Across every stage — from discovery to delivery — Sanofians are shaping the future of vaccines. In global R&D hubs, exceptional offices, and state-of-the-art manufacturing sites, we’re reimagining what’s possible. But science alone isn’t enough — it’s the extraordinary minds behind it that truly make the difference.
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
We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.
Job Purpose:
The Utilities Engineering team within our Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations is a critical function responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted and compliant supply of essential utilities to support the production of high-quality medicines. Our team of skilled engineers and technicians manages the lifecycle of our critical water systems (including pre-treatment, RO, and WFI), clean steam, process air/gases, cleanroom HVAC/HEPA, and CIP systems, adhering to stringent regulatory standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Main responsibilities:
Clean Utilities & Sustainability Responsibilities:
- Prepare w the annual preventive maintenance plan for all utilities equipment (HVAC, Water stations, Boilers, Chillers, Compressors …. Etc.) in the site.
- Manage Sustainability Program Development & Implementation, Utility Data Management & Performance Reporting, Budget Management & Cost Optimization, Environmental Compliance & Improvement, and Management System Integration & Certification
- Supervise execution of monthly preventive maintenance actions.
- Supervise execution of the corrective actions to minimize utilities equipment’s stoppages.
- Support project team for any new project or activities.
- Improve and upgrade all the equipment and infrastructure in the site according to identified LRP.
- Training of technicians on the assigned area’s equipment.
- Ensure recording of maintenance technicians in logbooks for all machines in utilities area.
- Prepare a list for the required spare parts for all the assigned equipment in utilities area every year and execute the plan according to the approved budget.
- Participating in the SMS which affect the manufacturing process efficiency and minimize waste and cost.
- Supervise the installation of any new equipment and participate in the SAT including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operations Qualification (OQ) & Performance Qualification (PQ).
- Closing the audits’ pending points with QA for concerned electrical issues.
- Follow the lockout/Tagout procedures during maintenance and repair.
HSE Responsibilities:
- Follow the approved HSE policy and requirements.
- Following and approving the work permit prior to contractor’s work start & prior to the start of any routine work process with significant risk.
- Follow the lockout/Tagout procedures during maintenance and repair.
- Commitment to the appropriate PPE use
- Following the statutory legislation concerning Health, Safety, and environmental law.
- Implementing controls for waste, resources management and pollution control to minimize the impact on the local environment.
Others:
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Respect of company’s values, code of ethics and social charter.
- Respect of personal data protection charter.
About you
Education: Bachelor of Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
Experience: 6+ years in Engineering and Maintenance experience
Technical Skills:
Professional in Pneumatic, Electrical Control & HVAC, Water station design and AutoCAD Program
Soft Skills:
- Good communication & Presentation skills.
- Highly motivated with ability to work independently
- Extremely proactive – capable of identifying and filling gaps
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Very strong coordination and planning skills – proven track record essential
- Planning & organizing skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Ability to co-ordinate several inter-departmental activities
Why choose us?
- Help shape the future of care for chronic and complex conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease - and make a real impact at scale, with medicines that reach over 100 million people each year.
- Lead a high-impact portfolio with bold ambitions and significant upcoming launches.
- Drive meaningful change in a streamlined, AI-powered organization that values smart, modern ways of working.
- Expand your leadership impact through cross-functional collaboration and international career paths.
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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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.
What does it take to protect the world from disease?
For over a century, we’ve been pioneering breakthroughs that help protect millions from diseases like polio, influenza, RSV, and more. And we’re not stopping there.
Powered by groundbreaking technologies - mRNA platforms, recombinant proteins, and AI-driven insights - we’re pushing the boundaries of science.

"I’m immensely proud of the pace of our innovation – the urgency by which our teams are working to transform the practice of medicine."

Thomas Triomphe
Executive Vice President, Vaccines
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