Digital M&S New China Facility Leader

About the job

At Sanofi, we’re committed to be the first Bio Pharma company leveraging “AI(*) at scale” providing the next-gen healthcare that patients and customers need. It’s about harnessing data insights and leveraging AI responsibly to search deeper and solve sooner than ever before. Join our Digital M&S team as Digital M&S New China Facility Leader and you can help make it happen. Your job?

Prepare and Execute the Digital Strategy for the new Drug Substance site that we will build in China (Beijing).

The Digital M&S New China Facility Leader will be responsible for preparing and executing the digital strategy during the construction of the new Insulins site. This Digital Strategy will cover all the Digital landscape, from Infrastructure foundations to Digital applications/products utilization, from project delivery to operational mode.

This role will lead the implementation of multiple critical Digital systems including ERP, MES, and other manufacturing technologies to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

As the Digital world is evolving so quickly, you will be able to identify and propose any emerging technology (IoT sensors, data analytics, AI(*)-driven process optimization…) to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality during the duration of the construction.

(*)  : AI = Artificial intelligence

Role Objectives:

• Achieve a paperless manufacturing environment through implementation of electronic batch records and digital documentation systems

• Create a fully interconnected facility where production systems, quality control, and supply chain platforms seamlessly exchange data

• Implement real-time dashboards for performance monitoring and decision-making across all operational areas

• Organize all the necessary governance to drive and report the activities, addressing any challenge or issue met during the construction. This governance will report Progress within the global program, but also within the Digital organization

• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of all Digital systems necessary for running operations with maximum efficiency from the beginning

• Liaise with key stakeholders, including management, project teams, suppliers, and partners to ensure Digital objectives are aligned with overall business goals

• Ensure Digital standards (infra, cyber, validation) are implemented, in full compliance with every stakeholder (Digital but also Engineering, Quality...)

Main Responsibilities:

• Establish and manage the Digital project schedule, including critical milestones and delivery deadlines, ensuring full alignment with the global Insulins program

• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan that includes all necessary tasks, from hardware acquisition, through applications/products rollouts, until routine operational mode for every Digital element

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure all aspects of the Digital system are designed and implemented in accordance with regulatory standards and industry best practices (GxP, SOX, Cyber, …)

• Work with close collaboration with Engineering stakeholders to ensure equipment systems (Scada, DCS...) are implemented strictly following digital guidelines

• Manage the Digital project budget, including expense approval and cost tracking

• Identify and mitigate project-related risks, implementing contingency plans for potential issues.

• Provide thought leadership and technical expertise to solve complex challenges related to system integration.

• Ensure clear and regular communication with all stakeholders on project progress and potential issues.

About you

Skilled in crafting and executing a multi-year digital strategy, you have honed robust technical abilities and soft skills throughout your past experiences.

·        Experience:

o   Significant experience in managing complex Digital projects, preferably in the industrial pharmaceutical sector

o   Strong project management skillset and ability to lead teams (technical or functional) with proven experience in managing them in an international & remote context

·        Soft and technical skills:

o   Strong leadership and team management skills

o   Excellent communication and negotiation skills with diverse stakeholder groups

o   In-depth knowledge of Digital systems and emerging technologies

o   Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Ability to work in an international matrix environment

• Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

• Languages: Fluent in Chinese and English (German or French additionally would be a plus)

Why choose us?

Elevate your digital career at Sanofi, where innovation meets healthcare. We’re seeking digital pioneers eager to leverage technology to revolutionize patient care.

This job will give you a super opportunity to :

• Participate to a fantastic program, one of the most strategic for Sanofi, from theory to reality

• Work with multidisciplinary teams on many Digital domains, in close collaboration with Digital Experts and Business stakeholders

• Deliver Innovative Digital products with cutting-edge technology to accelerate time-to-market

• Navigate inside an international project, leveraging the best from all cultures

Join us and contribute to a future where digital solutions lead to healthier lives.

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