About the job

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

About you

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

Why choose us?

• 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.

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