Automation Project Leader

Role Summary

Automation Project Leader

Location: Framingham, MA

Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster. You will be part of Sanofi Global Engineering's Manufacturing Systems & Automation department, embedded within project teams for the delivery of Major Investment projects for Sanofi Americas region. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to influence the global manufacturing strategy through innovative solutions. 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for manufacturing systems and automation within the project 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 project automation team in the design and development of control systems for manufacturing processes and facilities, ensuring accurate installation and compliance with safety, quality and 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Automation, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field. OR 10+ years of directly relevant experience in lieu of a formal degree.
• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector
• Proven track record in managing complex manufacturing systems involving automation, robotics, and advanced technologies
• Preferred: Proficiency in Process Control Systems (DeltaV), SCADA (Ignition), PLCs (Rockwell), and other automation technologies (Data Historian, Building Management Systems (BMS) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), with the ability to design and implement robust system integration architectures.
• 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.

Skills

• Process control and automation design and integration
• Project leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• Vendor selection and regulatory/compliance awareness
• Analytical thinking and problem solving

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, automation, computer science, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field (or 10+ years of relevant experience)

Additional Requirements

• Travel requirements not specified