About the job

Company ContextSanofi's strategic direction is to standardize processes across sites, embrace digital transformation of its Manufacturing & Supply perimeter, simplify its current solution landscape, and leverage advanced technologies to bring business value.The MARS (MES Accelerated Roadmap @ Sanofi) program aims to implement Computer-assisted batch review, enabled by the definition and roll-out of a core Manufacturing Execution System (MES). This program will transform Sanofi plants, improving compliance, cost, and cycle time performance.Over recent years, Sanofi has deployed various Production sites across GBUs (multiple pharmaceutical processes, Weighing & Dispensing & full MES), with a second wave currently in motion. This represents a strategic opportunity for Manufacturing & Supply Transformation to:Design standardized end-to-end processes to generate business value and deliver best-in-class solutions to industrial sites, with high focus on electronic batch record management & review by exception processDeliver innovative "state of the art" tools enabling performance for manufacturing processesAllow new generation of deployment – more Agile & business centricMaintain robust and highly available solutions to operate industrial processes efficiently

Role OverviewThe Manufacturing Execution System (MES) DevOps Engineer drives the design, build, and lifecycle of global end-to-end MES solutions. You will ensure local configurations align with the Core model and operational excellence standards while guaranteeing and promoting the right usage of Sanofi Digital and Industrial standards for Processes, Applications, and Infrastructure environments.You will leverage the Digital Portfolio's Detail Design documents, catalogue of services, and existing Core building blocks while supporting sites in troubleshooting and remediation action plans. Working in close collaboration with MES Product Owners, MES DevOps Manager, MBR Developer, MES Full Stack Engineers, MES installers/developers, Product lines, local digital teams, Business Process Owners, Archetype leads, Site modelers, and Shopfloor experts, you will remain current on company standards, Digital industry practices, and emerging standards while contributing to Digital standards maintenance.

Systems & Processes in ScopeMain MES Systems:Werum Pas-X MES Product (Korber) & Opstrakker (elogbook/ eforms)Business Processes Covered:Master data management (items, user rights, equipment, locations, work orders)Master batch record design & approval (including workflows)Master batch record review & approval (by Exception)Templates for elogbook (Opstrakker)Production executionWeighing & DispensingCommunication to equipment or SCADA systemsEquipment managementMaterial flow managementTraceability / GenealogyLabellingReportingInterface with ERP, quality, logistics & shopfloor systems (LIMS, Documentation, Deviation management, Serialization, eOEE)

Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness AlignmentUnderstand business requirements (including analytics) for various processes, challenge, consolidate, and extrapolate them to design & build solutions expandable to multi-business unit use cases and plant configurationsMaximize customer satisfaction while minimizing build and maintenance costs and risks associated with fulfillment of business needsImplement appropriate services to ensure optimal allocation of all available capabilitiesEvaluate impact analysis of solution options and assess/manage associated risksConduct end-to-end business process analysis including integration with partner systems (ERP, shopfloor systems, automation layers), labelling technologies, and mobile technologies

Stakeholder Management & TrainingCoordinate, inform, and ensure functional expertise in a matrix contextTransfer know-how, experience, and best practices to sitesContribute to Digital skills development within your domainProvide functional & technical support during the full solution lifecycle and to the sitesEnsure adoption and adequate use of solutionsDeliver on-site training to manufacturing sites

Delivery & Quality of ServicesDesign and build MBRs, Process Instructions, blocks, and templates including Functional specificationsConfigure & implement core solutions as close to standard market solutions as possible, based on state-of-the-art best practicesAim to align processes and enable industrial efficiency across different Sanofi industrial sitesDefine appropriate design & build of solutions by adopting GxP validationsParticipate in regular design reviews with site modelers to ensure best practices are followedPerform or participate in regular MBR reviews for sitesEnsure technical solutions comply with recommendations for Quality, Security, and AccessibilityLead the on-time delivery of projects while ensuring robust, cost-effective solutionsSafeguard proper deployment of core solutions on different industrial sitesParticipate in defining indicators for performance and quality of service, monitor and communicate themManage preventive/corrective maintenance for componentsEnsure standards and rules for Platform Management (Release management, Solution Documentation, Testing) are correctly understood and appliedManage incidents & corrective/preventive actionsStrategy Development & ImplementationRemain current on technology trends and benchmark with other companies and partners to bring innovative inputs to solutions, operating models, and strategyCollaborate with peers (Enterprise Architects, solution/ technical architects, Quality, Cybersecurity) to review and qualify solution design and/or introduction of new technologyExplain/present architecture and technical matters in an understandable way to Digital management team, staff, and business stakeholdersBreak current GxP Validation established postulates to simplify and adapt to current and next-generation technologies & methodologies (Cloud, Service Management, Agile)

About You

Experience & Knowledge8+ years of work experience in Digital for Manufacturing domain, with 5+ years of experience in MES, specifically Werum Pas-X and Opstrakker (elogbook/ eforms)Demonstrated experience in multicultural/multilanguage environments and matrixed organizationsBroad knowledge of manufacturing processes in industrial plantsStrong MES experience: market standards knowledge (solutions, technologies, integration, architecture), process industry within life science/pharmaceutical industriesExperience & understanding of core product/model conceptSuccessful and significant Project Management experience is a plusTechnical SkillsExpertise in MES solutions: Werum Pas-X (Korber) and Opstrakker (elogbook/ eforms)Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems, including Master Batch Record and Review by Exception business processesSolid understanding of manufacturing processes in pharmaceutical plantsStrong knowledge of pharma industry regulatory context (GxP)Strong knowledge of Digital technologies & conceptsKnowledge of Automation layer (SCADA, DCS, PLCs, industrial protocols)Knowledge of Scripting (VB/.Net) development & validationJSON development is a plusKnowledge of reporting tools (Power BI) is a plusSoft SkillsAccountability and reliabilityCustomer-driven mindsetFast learner, proactive, willing to apply change managementAbility to deal with ambiguous situationsStrong focus on value delivery, with ability to work autonomously on solution designOwnership and leadership within assigned scopeAgile methodology practitionerCommunication and interaction skillsAbility to challenge, open-minded and active listeningAbility to explain complex matters in a simple and understandable wayEducationEngineering degree or Master's in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)LanguageFluent in English, other languages are a plusWorking EnvironmentTravel requirement: 30% of time to manufacturing sites in Europe, North America & AsiaGlobal, matrix organization environmentMust be able to work effectively across different time zones and cultures

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

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, disability, or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

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.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!