Digital M&S GenMed Insulin Cluster Leader - all genders

Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
€ 152K

Job location

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Computing
Computer Security
DevOps
Digital Technology
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Laboratory Information Management Systems
Machine Learning
System Testing
Digital Twin
Information Technology
GXP

Job description

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

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits & conditions

  • 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.

About the company

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.

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