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Main Responsibilities:- Develop and execute the site MES master plan.
- Provide leadership and development of the MES and DHS team.
- Develop and manage the site MES resource plan. Allocate resources to projects, and leads MES recruitment
- Perform routine checks and monitor MES and DHS to ensure smooth operation and support of production schedules
- Lead and support interface management to maintain MES and equipment integration
- Lead and provide oversite for configuration of MES, Data Historian, and Kepware systems
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Optimize production processes through MES implementations.
- Follow established protocols to verify data completeness, accuracy, and compliance within MES/DHS
- Troubleshoot system issues to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency
- Maintain documentation and records in accordance with compliance standards
- Participate in global networks, contribute lessons learned to the network
- Participate in global initiatives when requested
- Responsible to understand current global design guidelines and application
Key Involvement in Decision-Making Process
- D: Strategy and Roadmap for site MES
- D: Decide on immediate troubleshooting steps and corrective actions for minor issues
- D/A: MES project prioritization and resource allocation
- D/A: Process improvement initiatives through MES
- A: Compliance strategies for MES
- A: Ensure data accuracy and integrity in data management tasks
- A/I: Assist with troubleshooting and ensuring smooth interface operations
- I: Involved in reporting system issues or trends to managers for strategic decisions
- I: Contribute to configuration processes, reporting any issues
About YouBasic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Computer, Industrial, or related discipline), Biotechnology, Computer Science, or related technical field
- Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, automation, MES implementation, or manufacturing systems engineering within a regulated industry (pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or similar GxP environment)
- Minimum 3-5 years in a leadership or supervisory role managing technical teams
- Demonstrated experience leading strategy, roadmap development, and cross-functional project delivery
- Experience in computerized system validation (CSV) and regulatory compliance (FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, GAMP 5)
- Professional certifications in MES platforms (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell, Emerson DeltaV), Project Management (PMP), SAP, or Industry 4.0/Smart Manufacturing
- 10-12+ years of total experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing automation
- Experience working in global or multi-site manufacturing environments
- Direct experience with Sanofi's standard MES platforms and data historian systems
- Track record of leading digital transformation or Industry 4.0 initiatives
- Experience with cybersecurity frameworks for OT/IT systems
- I: Involved in record-keeping and data capture, ensuring documentation aligns with compliance standards
Why choose us?- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
- Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
- Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
- Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.
- Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
- Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation - at speed and scale
- Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.
The salary range for this position is:
$113,250.00 - $163,583.33
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.
