About the job

Are you passionate about automation and manufacturing connectivityJoin 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 a Manufacturing Systems Interfaces & Equipment Connectivity Lead – Insulin Facility Beijing (IFB) within our Global Manufacturing Systems & Automation team, you’ll be part of the Insulin Automation team and report into the Automation Project Lead for IFB and will strongly collaborate with the global engineering team and the automation team of the INSULINK program. You will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and management of connectivity solutions for all equipment within the IFB project. This role requires close collaboration with global and local project stakeholders to ensure that the digital infrastructure of the new Beijing facility supports seamless operations, compliance, and innovation.

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure project execution for IFB connectivity aligns with project objectives in terms of costs, deadlines, quality, and resource management

• Define and execute the connectivity strategy for equipment and systems within the IFB scope (MES, Data Historian, Kepware, etc.)

• Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver secure, scalable, and GMP-compliant connectivity solutions

• Act as primary interface between automation, IT, and digital functions to ensure proper integration of OT/IT systems

• Drive issue resolution for complex connectivity and integration challenges during design, FAT/SAT, and commissioning phases

• Ensure all implemented systems and interfaces follow cybersecurity, data integrity, and regulatory compliance requirements

• Maintain up-to-date documentation of system architecture, interfaces, configurations, and change history for IFB

About you 

Experience:
Strong background in automation and integration of manufacturing equipment in GMP-regulated environments (e.g., biotech or pharmaceutical industry). Experience with designing and implementing connectivity concepts for OEM systems and plant-wide IT/OT integration.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, TCP/IP)

• Familiarity with industrial IoT, data integration, and cybersecurity best practices

• Strong coordination, technical writing, and communication skills

• Proven ability to work in a matrix organization with international teams

Education:
Minimum B.Sc. in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent technical qualification

Languages:
Fluency in English is required; Mandarin skills are an asset

Why choose us?

Drive digital transformation: Shape the digital backbone of Sanofi’s newest insulin production site

High-impact role: Play a key part in building a cutting-edge facility from the ground up

Work globally: Collaborate with international experts across automation, IT, and manufacturing

Lead groundbreaking automation within the IFF 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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