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As Digital M&S Insulin Cluster Leader (all genders), you hold strategic and operational digital accountability for Sanofi's insulin manufacturing sites — Frankfurt (primary) and Orel (secondary). You will simultaneously shape the long-term digital vision and ensure day-to-day excellence of all digital operations. You are the key bridge between Digital site operations and Sanofi's global digital teams.
About Sanofi:
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
Own the digital roadmap for Frankfurt and Orel, aligned with Sanofi's global M&S digital strategy
Identify and deliver digital value creation opportunities across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain
Drive digital adoption and culture change; represent site interests in global governance forums
Digital Operations
Ensure performance, availability, and reliability of all digital systems (MES, ERP, LIMS, historians)
Oversee infrastructure, cybersecurity, and GxP compliance across both sites
Define and monitor KPIs for digital performance; coordinate with global teams on deployments and issue resolution
Stakeholder & Global Collaboration
Act as primary digital interface between sites and Sanofi's global digital organization
Co-develop and scale innovative solutions with the Digital M&S Product Lines & Accelerator and global M&S teams
Communicate digital strategy and progress clearly to all levels, from shop floor to senior leadership
Team Leadership
Lead and develop the site digital team; manage vendor relationships
Build digital capabilities across the broader site organization
Experience & Education
10+ years in digital/IT roles in pharmaceutical manufacturing or regulated industries
5+ years in leadership, with proven strategic planning and operational execution
Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field *(Master's/MBA preferred)*
Solid GMP knowledge; hands-on experience with MES, SCADA, ERP, and OT/IT systems
Knowledge of insulin or biologics manufacturing is a plus
Technical Skills
Industry 4.0: IoT, AI/ML, digital twins, advanced analytics, cloud platforms
Cybersecurity and infrastructure frameworks
GxP computer system validation (CSV); agile/DevOps methodologies
Leadership & Personal Attributes
Strategic thinker who translates vision into actionable roadmaps
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across all levels
Proven change leader in complex, matrixed manufacturing environments
Entrepreneurial, collaborative, patient-focused, and compliance-driven
Fluent in German and in English
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.
Benefit from a well-thought-out benefits package that rewards your contribution and commitment.
We take care of you and your family with a wide range of health and social such as high-quality healthcare, numerous prevention programs and coverage for long-term illness. Our 14-week paid family leave for both parents is outstanding as well as a wide range of childcare benefits.
#LI-GSA
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
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The salary range for this position is :€113.760,00 - €151.680Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.
