Head Of Automation & Manufacturing System

Sanofi

Ambarès, France
Base: €54,400.00 - €72,533; bonus/equity: not spec...
Not specified (assumed to be on-site due to the nature of the role).
5+ years industrial automation experience
3+ years technical team management
Gmp fda ema regulatory compliance knowledge
Sanofi is seeking a Head of Automation & Manufacturing System in Ambarès, France, responsible for the strategy and optimization of automation systems in compliance with pharmaceutical standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automation and digital transformation within a regulated environment, along with strong leadership skills to manage technical teams

Job Summary

  • You will be responsible for defining and deploying the automation and digitalization strategy for manufacturing systems at the Ambarès site while ensuring strict compliance with pharmaceutical standards like GMP, FDA, and EMA.
  • The role involves leading a portfolio of investment projects in automation and industrial systems, supervising the design and maintenance of complex systems such as DCS, SCADA, and MES.
  • Sanofi offers an opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of care for chronic diseases like diabetes and transplants while working in a digital, AI-driven environment focused on innovation.

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Sanofi is seeking a Head of Automation & Manufacturing System in Ambarès, France, responsible for the strategy and optimization of automation systems in compliance with pharmaceutical standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automation and digital transformation within a regulated environment, along with strong leadership skills to manage technical teams.

Salary

Base: €54,400.00 - €72,533; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Company employee benefit programs eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years industrial automation experience
  • 3+ years technical team management
  • GMP FDA EMA regulatory compliance knowledge
  • DCS SCADA PLC MES LIMS expertise
  • System validation methodology mastery
  • Cybersecurity for industrial systems

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic vision translating business to tech
  • Collaborative leadership and team federation
  • Proactive problem solving capabilities
  • Strong coaching and animation skills
  • International communication in English

Key Requirements

  • Engineering degree (Bac+5) in Automation or Industrial Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years experience in industrial automation
  • Minimum 3 years experience in technical team management
  • Fluent French and professional English required

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