About the job

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. As an Automation Utilities & process support for Insulin Factory Beijing (IFB)  project within our Global Manufacturing Systems & Automation team, you’ll be part of Insulin automation’s team and report into an Automation Project lead. You will interface with different workstreams (Automation, CSV, CQV, Utilities, Process Engineering) and support the system integration management for upstream equipment and systems contained with the Drug Substance manufacturing aera of the facility.

Main responsibilities:

• Control of project processes or ensure project implementation in accordance with customer orders in terms of costs, deadlines, quality and resources. Coordinate project progress with the project team, operators, and supervisors. Initiating and monitoring corrective actions in the case of target deviations

• Lead the design and development of control systems for Insulin manufacturing utilities, esp. clean utilities and processes, ensuring accurate installation and compliance with safety and sustainability objectives

• Integrate automation systems with digital applications, ensuring seamless connectivity between production, quality control, and data management

• Act as a subject matter expert in the concept, design, fabrication, commissioning, and qualification of automation systems in a GMP-compliant biopharmaceutical environment for utilities and support processes

• Provide clear documentation for delivered solutions and processes; work closely with QA partners while supporting computerized systems validation processes in a GxP environment. Maintain Data Integrity Assessments with the current Sanofi and Industry standards

• Build the business processes to support the project scope in alignment with project timelines

• Support commissioning and qualification efforts including Automation Installation Verification/Automation Check Out (IV/ACO) in a fast-paced environment

About you 

·        Experience: Experience in Capital Project Lifecycle Management: Conceptual Design, Scope and cost estimate development, case development, detailed design, engineering and validation documentation and project execution; Direct knowledge of Automation System design, experience in Process control engineering and troubleshooting with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility equipment/systems automation such as media, harvest, bioreactors and integrating various OEM automation software

·        Soft and technical skills: Extensive understanding and background in programming, design, installation and lifecycle management of manufacturing process controls, automation and field instrumentation technologies; Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication/presentation skills

·        Education: A master's degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent job certificate/education

• Languages: Proficiency in English and Chinese is essential; German language skills are a plus

Why choose us?

Bring the miracles of science to life: As the Automation & Utilities Systems Project Leader, collaborate with a supportive, future-focused team dedicated to pioneering innovative solutions in insulin manufacturing

Endless growth opportunities: Sanofi offers numerous avenues to develop your talent and advance your career, whether through promotions, lateral moves, or international assignments

Cutting-edge innovation: Lead the integration and advancement of state-of-the-art manufacturing systems and automation solutions, ensuring Sanofi remains at the forefront of the industry

Lead groundbreaking automation within the IFB project in a supportive and innovative team, shaping the path to manufacturing and supply excellence for insulin production at Sanofi. This role is critical to our team’s success and offers exposure to a broad range of activities. For an ambitious automation engineer, it’s a chance to gain a lot of experience quickly.

Anthony Le Marre, Global Head of Manufacturing systems & Automation

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