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Engineering Project Leader

At Sanofi, we are an innovative global healthcare company united by one mission: chasing the miracles of science to improve people's lives. 

Role Purpose:

The Engineering Project Leader is responsible of implementation equipment, utilities and facilities related to insulin localization projects in Saudi Arabia from the data collection, purchase, installation, and qualification phase until the technology transfer is finalized.

The Engineering Project Leader coordinates between Sending Unit and Receiving unit, at each project stage, all the technical and engineering aspects of the insulin localization project in Saudi Arabia, which includes:

• Construction of the new insulin building and associated technical packages.

• Implementation of Pen assembly and Fill & Finish equipment.

Key Responsibilities :

• He is responsible of the coordination for all technical packages (technical fields) of the insulin project (pharmaceutical equipment, utilities, facilities and building) in terms of: specifications, tenders, purchasing, deliveries, installations, commissioning and qualification until the transfer of responsibility to the plant manager.

• He coordinates all the Purchasing/clearance activities of the project, by the specialists integrated into the project team and/or with logistics.

• Collection of technical and engineering data from Subject Matters Experts.

• He coordinates all the engineering activities of the insulin project, at site Sanofi partner site.

• Coordinates and participates in FATs/SATs, installation, commissioning as well as IQ and OQ support for insulin project equipment, facilities, and utilities at Sanofi partner site.

• He assists Insulin localization manager on specific requests.

• He informs the Insulin localization manager of any delays, variations, technical, financial, or quality problems occurring during the project within his scope.

• He is the representative of the Insulin localization manager in the Pharma engineering fields. He takes the necessary decisions, and he reports any deviation.

• Participates in project reporting by providing key information needed for a clear understanding of issues, challenges, and risks.

• Report directly to the Insulin localization manager; In constant contact with the project team (internal or partner), future users, suppliers; In contact with corporate experts as part of the expertise and validations of technical solutions.

• Cross-functional work with the departments involved in the projects: quality, production, supply chain. 

• Apply and enforce HSE regulations and rules.

• Be responsible for the safety of employees on the insulin project.

• Ensure the improvement of the prevention of personnel accidents under its responsibility.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Educational requirement: Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering.

• Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing processes is a must  

• Understanding of clean room and utilities requirements 

• Experience in equipment installation and commissioning (FAT,SAT,IQ and OQ) are a must  

• Ability to track on-site operational work Progress 

• Skills in coordinating technical work packages 

• Proficiency in safety management 

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams 

• Mastery of AutoCAD for industrial design 

• Proficiency in MS Project for task planning and scheduling 

What We Offer: 

• Opportunity for Impact: Lead the cardiometabolic business in Kuwait, contributing to improved patient outcomes 

• Leadership Growth: Lead an engaged team while contributing to Sanofi's strategic direction 

• Growth Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning 

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.

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