Digital Functional Expert

• Location: Barcelona

This job offer is accessible to all, regardless of gender.

About the job

At Sanofi, we’re committed to transform the practice of medicine through break-through science. Within Sanofi, Manufacturing & Supply (M&S) is the bridge between Science and Patients, ensuring all patients get their dose reliably, that new medicines are launched faster to cover unmet needs and that they can be delivered affordably across the globe. At Sanofi we are convinced that Manufacturing is, and must in the future increasingly be, a competitive advantage and that digital unlocks every next step in that journey. Join our Digital M&S team as Digital functional Expert/Technical System owner and you can help make it happen.

Your job? As a Technical System Owner, you will lead the development and deployment of a new central core model system for laboratory instruments. This role is pivotal in shaping the technical foundation of our next-generation laboratory infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and harmonization across global sites.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

About Growing with us

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical System Owner to lead the building and deployment of a new central core model system for laboratory instruments.

Key Responsibilities

• System Ownership: Serve as the technical authority for the core model laboratory instrument system throughout its lifecycle—from design and build to deployment and maintenance.

• Core Model Development: Lead the creation of a centralized, standardized system architecture for laboratory instruments, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements.

• Deployment Strategy: Define and execute deployment plans for the core model across multiple sites, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including IT, engineering, quality, and site operations to gather requirements, align on priorities, and ensure successful implementation.

  ·Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including system architecture, configuration guides, and deployment protocols.

• Continuous Improvement: Monitor system performance and user feedback to drive ongoing enhancements and optimizations.

• Compliance & Validation: Ensure systems meet all relevant compliance standards and support validation activities as required.

About you

Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in system ownership or technical leadership roles, preferably in laboratory or manufacturing environments.

• Experience in a biopharma or biotech companyExperience with system deployment across multiple sites or global environments.

• Experience working with LIMS and third-party system interfaces will be a plus.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of laboratory instrument systems and integration practices.

• Excellent communication and project management skills in English.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., GxP, ISO standards) is a plus.

• Excellent communication & presenting skills, including with executive stakeholders

• Proven business sense, ability to take decisions, think strategically and partner with business/other teams

• Structured, organized, and capable of managing multiple topics and priorities.

• Track-record of problem-solving & overcoming roadblocks in a complex environment

• Strong cross-functional leadership & influencing skillsCuriosity, creativity, sense of detail, first principles and “get things done” mindset

Education:

• Master’s degree in Bioscience, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Why choose us?

We provide a highly open and collaborative environment, with an opportunity to work with a world class team. You will be able to:

• Learn what it takes to make a service with a truly global reach

• Be part of an organization that values diversity, inclusion, and the richness of different backgrounds and experiences 

• Engage in meaningful work that combines the challenges of pharma, manufacturing, environmental matters and technical fields, offering abundant opportunities for professional growth and impact 

• Contribute to a company that is not only a leader in healthcare but also a pioneer in digital transformation, shaping the future of global health.

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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