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Job title: Automation Project Lead

Location:  Mainly based in Singapore, potential travels to support Beijing's project may be required.

• Hiring Manager: Head of EMEA & Asia Manufacturing Systems & Automation

• Individual contributor scope

About the job

You will be part of Sanofi Global Engineering's Manufacturing Systems & Automation department, embedded within project teams for the delivery of Major Investment projects within the Asia region. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to influence the global manufacturing strategy through innovative solutions. While based in your home location and being  responsible for the delivery of Tier 1 & Tier 2 Automation projects. You'll work with a dynamic team to integrate and advance state-of-the-art manufacturing systems and automation, ensuring Sanofi remains at the forefront of the industry.

If you are looking for an opportunity to enhance your career with an international dimension, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to work in diverse environments, collaborate with talented professionals from around the world, and make a significant impact on a global scale. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team that is dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in manufacturing systems and automation.

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 an Automation Project Leader within our Global Manufacturing Systems & Automation team, you’ll drive innovation by integrating and advancing cutting-edge manufacturing solutions, significantly influencing our global manufacturing strategy and supporting the Global project teams.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for manufacturing systems and automation within the projects team , ensuring alignment with safety, quality, business, and user requirements.

• Create detailed project plans outlining schedules, resource allocation, milestones, and deliverables for the automation and manufacturing systems scope.

• Lead the design and development of control systems for  manufacturing processes, ensuring accurate installation and compliance with safety, quality an sustainability objectives.

• Integrate automation systems with digital applications, ensuring seamless connectivity between production, quality control, and data management.

• Coordinate with procurement and project teams to select vendors, ensuring their solutions meet quality and regulatory standards.

• Ensure consistency in automation design and execution between all Sanofi facilities, adhering to a uniform approach.

• Identify and manage risks proactively, ensuring compliance with GMP and minimizing disruptions to project timelines and costs.

About you

• Experience: At least 5 years of experience and proven track record in managing complex manufacturing systems involving automation, robotics, and advanced technologies, in the pharmaceutical  sector.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Process Control Systems, SCADA, PLCs, DCSs and other automation technologies, with the ability to design and implement robust system integration architectures.

• Education: A degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.

• Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication with stakeholders, and leadership and collaboration abilities with cross-functional teams.

• Languages: Proficiency in English is essential; additional language skills are a plus.

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life: As the Automation & Manufacturing Systems Project Lead, collaborate with a supportive, future-focused team dedicated to pioneering innovative solutions in manufacturing.

• Endless growth opportunities: Sanofi offers numerous avenues to develop your talent and advance your career, whether through promotions, lateral moves, or international assignments.

• Cutting-edge innovation: Lead the integration and advancement of state-of-the-art manufacturing systems and automation solutions, ensuring Sanofi remains at the forefront of the industry.

• Lead automation initiatives within the Global project portfolio in a supportive and innovative team, shaping the path to manufacturing and supply excellence for at Sanofi. This role is critical to our team’s success and offers exposure to a broad range of activities. For an ambitious automation engineer, it’s a chance to gain a lot of experience quickly.

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