Head of Smart Factory

Job title: Head of Smart Factory (Senior Manager Level)

• Hiring Manager: Head of Manufacturing 4.0 & Operational Excellence

• Location: Tuas, Singapore

• Job type: Permanent

• Individual/ Team Manager: team manager

About the job

Sanofi is preparing its future through an ambitious program named Modulus. The Modulus Project is at the cornerstone of Sanofi Manufacturing & Supply (M&S) strategy as it aims at creating a new manufacturing concept consisting of a new generation of evolutive multi-product facilities, modular, adaptable, and agile, leveraging new disruptive technologies, to better address vaccine & biologics business challenges. Digital will be one of the key topics to help Modulus to reach its ambition. In this context, we are looking for a Head of Smart Factory for our new site based in Singapore.

Strategic context:

The Head of Smart Factory will lead implementation of highly intensive IT projects and deployment of Smart Factory (incl. GenAI) solutions including managing a team of Smart Factory Project Managers. She/He leads data governance, analysis and analytics on site and define the master data requirements. This role reports to the Modulus SGP Manufacturing 4.0 & Operational Excellence Head.

Main responsibilities:

Lead implementation of IT projects (e.g., iShift, MARS, LIMS, global/local solutions, etc.) by

• Defining execution approach and master-plan in alignment with key stakeholders

• Ensuring funding (e.g., Capex/Opex) and line up project team ensuring capacity and capabilities (e.g., Project Mgr, KU’s, SME’s, etc.)

• Monitoring execution, planning adherence, escalation through appropriate governance

• Ensuring in place, in use with formal handover to operations   

• Providing first line solution support during operations

Lead the deployment of Smart Factory (incl. GenAI) solutions by

• Driving locally the technical implementation in partnership with Product Owner, and Digital

• Partnering with Business and OpEx team to ensure adoption and value capture

• Performing diagnostic & analysis of current performance 

• Delivering relevant business case for implementation

• Simplying business process with SME before deploying the Digital solution

• Implementing E2E the selected Smart Factory solutions through defined  gates with team coordination, budget and planning management

• Providing technical support and troubleshooting when required

Developing, owning, and maintaining the Site Digital Roadmap by:

• Working in collaboration with Digital, Global Functions, and Business Owners, to define a prioritized portfolio digital project to deliver business continuity, modernization and performance, including Core models, Smart Factory solutions and local applications

• Define and manage the associated digital budget (Capex/Opex), and lead all the connected global processes and systems (e.g., SP/budget, business case preparation/approval, Shine, etc.)    

• Managing change management and communication plan

• Setting the site Community of Practices and proposing improvement features to Global Product owners, then transitioning to Business System Owner

Ensure Master Data accuracy by

• Leading Data & Processes and Data Stewards as per standard organization

• Driving standard governance to assess MD accuracy and update in collaboration with the concerned functional leads (i.e., Data Content Owners)

Data Analytics

• Provide analytical capabilities to site functions by developing a pool of Data Analysts to be deployed as per business needs (e.g., performance monitoring/deep dives, big data analytics, data visualization/dashboards, etc.) 

About you

Main requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences, Engineering, or other related technical field.

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience leading digital projects.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification and/or relevant Agile Certification (Scrum Master) is an advantage

• Knowledge of main IT/Digital solutions (e.g., ERP)

• Knowledge of Manufacturing 4.0 and AI/GenAI 

• Knowledge of key business & pharma processes 

• Project Management

• Formulate, organize and monitor inter-connected projects

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills across different levels of the organization.

• Ability to communicate clearly with leadership across various functions and departments

• Experience in leading Change Management

• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing industry (GxP shop floor)

• Experience in facility start-ups will be advantageous.

• Experience in working internationally and cross-functionally.

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including health insurance, out-patient benefits along with a range of family friendly policies such as maternity, paternity, and solo parent leaves to name a few.

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