Manufacturing and Supply
Where the
miracles of
science are made
a reality for patients
Process & Plant (Senior) Engineer/ Specialist
At a glance
Our teams produce and deliver over 4 billion units of medicines and vaccines every year, ensuring every breakthrough gets to the people who need it most.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, AI-powered smart factories, and cutting-edge automation are redefining what’s possible: ensuring treatments reach patients faster, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. This is where your skills, ambition, and passion can shape the future of healthcare.
About the Job
Sanofi Manufacturing and Supply is shaping the future of biologics manufacturing through Modulus, an ambitious program at the heart of Sanofi's strategy. The Modulus Project is creating a new generation of evolutive, multi-product manufacturing facilities that are modular, adaptable, and agile, leveraging innovative technologies to better support vaccine and Specialty Care Biologics manufacturing.
Accountabilities
Tier 3 Project Support & Coordination
- Provide project feasibility evaluation and technical front-end studies input to support decision-making process with site leadership team
- Coordinate technical inputs across multiple engineering functions (automation, electrical & instrumentation, mechanical, utilities and sustainability) for Tier 3 projects
- Serve as single point of contact for projects requiring multi-disciplinary engineering support; facilitate cross-functional engineering reviews and ensure alignment between project requirements and site capabilities. Consolidate and communicate engineering recommendations to project stakeholders and site leadership
- Lead and support project sourcing and 3rd party contractor & supplier management to support capital project delivery
- Provide support to Manufacturing, Engineering and Tier 3 Capital Projects as required
Manufacturing-Engineering Interface
- Act as technical liaison between Manufacturing (biotechnologists) and Engineering & Maintenance department for equipment and automation troubleshooting
- Provide advanced technical support to diagnose and resolve complex system issues, minimizing downtime. Decide on advanced troubleshooting methods and issue resolution strategies
- Communicate issues and resolutions to management, peers and engineering team
- Translate manufacturing operational issues into technical specifications for engineering teams
- Bridge communication gaps between process operations and engineering disciplines to ensure effective problem-solving
- Identify improvement opportunities for critical systems, advise on process improvement initiatives
- Implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality
- Participate and provide technical advice in deviation and root cause investigations
Technical Excellence & Knowledge Management
- Advise on system lifecycle changes, including upgrades, decommissioning, and revalidation requirements
- Support T1 & T2 (Global Engineering) project integration to site routine, inclusive of technical/project support post qualification and handover to site
- Capture and institutionalize equipment expertise and maintenance know-how during project handovers from Global Engineering (T1 & T2)
Education
- Degree in Engineering (Chemical / Mechanical / Pharmaceutical / Industrial & Systems)
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
- Only candidate with sound technical knowledge and hands-on equipment/process troubleshooting, and equipment commissioning experience should apply
- Only candidate with prior GxP experience should apply
- Minimum 3 years for specialist and 6 years for (senior) engineer with experience in Process Engineering, Project Management and Equipment commissioning in biopharmaceuticals or API manufacturing
- Strong knowledge in process engineering, equipment (DeltaV) automation and instrumentation
- Experience in frontend feasibility studies, project execution
- PMP certification will be an advantage
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical issues.
- Strong stakeholder & people management skills; ability to efficiently work and deliver high performance in cross-functional matrix organization
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.
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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Why work with us
- We’re problem-solvers and pioneers. United by the belief that everyone deserves a healthier future. We create best-in-class vaccines that prevent disease and protect lives.
- Innovation drives us. From AI and mRNA to next-gen science, we push the boundaries to deliver first- and best-in-class vaccines for infectious diseases worldwide.
- Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.
- We do what’s right. Sustainability and DE&I drive our positive global impact—because the diverse communities Sanofians represent are the patients we serve.
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"Manufacturing and Supply is the bridge between the science that happens in research laboratories and the people and communities we serve."
Brendan O’Callaghan
Executive Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply
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