Automation Project Leader

Role Summary

Automation Project Leader located in Framingham, MA. Part of Sanofi Global Engineering's Manufacturing Systems & Automation, embedded within project teams for Major Investment projects in the Americas region. You will drive innovation by integrating and advancing cutting-edge manufacturing solutions, influencing the global manufacturing strategy, and ensuring state-of-the-art automation across Sanofi facilities.

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 related field, or 10+ years of directly relevant experience in lieu of a formal degree.
• Required: 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, MES), with 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; additional language skills are a plus.

Skills

• Automation systems integration and control design
• Digital connectivity across production, quality control, and data management
• Vendor management and regulatory compliance
• Risk management and GMP compliance
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree