Digital Product Configuration L3-1

About the job

We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. Our purpose is to find treatment to fight pain and ease suffering. We combine breakthrough science and advanced technology to develop life-changing medicines and vaccines.

Digital & Data is at the heart of Sanofi: our ambition is to be the leading digital healthcare platform to develop & deliver medicine faster, enable healthcare professionals to improve treatments and help patients improve their health. Our scale, strong connections within health ecosystems across leveraging the world, and ability to leverage Sanofi’s capabilities make us the best place to push the boundaries of medicine through technology.

The Digital Manufacturing & Supply organization has established a dedicated organization to cover MSAT & Leading at the same level as Quality, Manufacturing & Supply Chain. This reflects the growing importance of digitalization of these functions and their establishment as global functions within M&S as well as the increasing focus of M&S on new Product Launches in line with the broader strategic roadmap of Sanofi.

Sanofi Global MSAT (Manufacturing Sciences, Analytics, and Technology) acts as a crucial link between our R&D and Manufacturing facilities, playing a vital role in securing the present portfolio and delivering future launches of high-quality and innovative drugs and vaccines.

One of key priority is to be able to launch of 3 to 5 new products annually across various modalities, enabling us to reach and serve more patients and communities.

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

Manufacturing and Supply (M&S) is an essential link between R&D and patients whether we talk about the production of active ingredients, the production of drugs & vaccines, the delivery devices or the distribution to customers (wholesalers, pharmacies, hospitals). The patient is at the heart of the industrial strategy. Performance translates into quality medicines produced in our factories, by proud and committed teams.

As a Lead DevOps, you will play a critical role in driving the implementation and management of Sanofi's M&S Launches activities, in order to secure and our futures Sanofi new products Launches.

The LEDP Lead DevOps is driving configuration and customization of the platform, determining necessary evolutions of the architecture, data model to address the needs.

Main responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Lead the transition from Solution Architecture to deployment-ready build packages, ensuring technical integrity, completeness, and alignment with overall application architecture
• Represent the DevOps function in Design Authority committees, driving sustainable architectural decisions and maximizing Out-of-the-Box (OOTB) capabilities to reduce technical debt
• Define and own the automation strategy, covering configuration, customization, and interface design to optimize delivery efficiency and platform reliability
• Conduct technology watch and evaluate emerging tools and practices to select solutions that maximize business value and accelerate Time-to-Business, evaluating the integration of Artificial Intelligence

CI/CD & Delivery Excellence

• Architect and enable end-to-end Continuous Development, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Testing pipelines, ensuring fast, reliable, and repeatable delivery cycles
• Drive implementation strategy and oversee technical and development activities within scope, ensuring alignment with architecture standards and delivery commitments
• Act as a key decision-maker and escalation point for the Scrum Master and delivery team, proactively identifying, unblocking, and resolving technical ambiguities and impediments
• Define and implement automation strategy to optimize deployment efficiency, avoid manual interventions, ensure quality, and accelerate release lead time

Documentation & GxP Compliance

• Own the completeness and quality of technical specification documentation, including performance requirements, security protocols, integration sequences, and configuration standards
• Define and maintain Installation procedures, qualification documentation, traceability records, and quality artifacts in full compliance with GxP regulatory requirements

Platform & Roadmap Contribution

• Initiate and drive technical enhancement requests and service improvements, ensuring timely resolution and measurable impact on platform performance
• Lead Configuration Management practices, ensuring consistency, version control, and auditability across all managed environments

About You

Minimum Experience & Knowledge Required

• Technical Expertise
  • Expertise in PLM, BOM, CAD, Recipe Management and related solutions (Product/Process/System/Requirements/Risks/Verification & Validation etc.)
  • Deep knowledge in 3DExperience platform in term of Configuration, Customization and Interfaces (API)
  • Strong knowledge of software architecture principles, API design, and system integration patterns
  • Proven hands-on expertise in DevOps practices, CI/CD toolchains, Automation tooling
  • Experience with configuration management, automated testing frameworks, and release management in complex environments
• Required Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience leading technical delivery in Agile/Scrum/Safe environments
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps best practices
  • Experience producing and owning technical documentation in regulated environments
  • Proven ability to make and defend architectural and tooling decisions with cross-functional stakeholders
• Soft Skills
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and align audiences from technical teams to leaders
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision with short-term operational realities
  • High degree of autonomy, initiative, and ownership in ambiguous or evolving environments
  • Proactive problem-solving mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
  • Knowledge of GxP compliance requirements and cyber security practices in industrial or enterprise environments
  • Experience with Industry 4.0 concepts and digital manufacturing platforms
  • Experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
  • Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
  • Agile experience (Scrum, Safe …)
  • Project management certification (e.g., Scrum Product Owner, PMP, Prince2)

Education & Experience

·            Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

·            7+ years of experience in DevOps, with Demonstrated experience in senior individual contributor or lead roles, driving strategic outcomes across complex digital platforms

Languages

·            Fluent spoken and written English

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.

Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue Progress. And let’s 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, or gender identity.

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