About the job

Within Sanofi`s Global Device and Packaging Unit, the Senior Packaging Engineer is in charge to ensure robust and reliable device manufacturing development strategies and thus implementation.

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:

• Drive end-to-end planning and execution of process and manufacturing concept development for DDC & OSD packaging solutions

• Serve as global interface and strategic facilitator between multiple Sanofi sites and Packaging Development, ensuring standardization and harmonization of equipment and processes across the network

• Implement LEAN and Design for Manufacturing (DfM) principles throughout development and industrialization phases of DDC & OSD products, aligned with strategic business planning

• Develop innovative, robust packaging manufacturing technologies that meet commercial requirements and regulatory standards

• Define and standardize technical requirements for manufacturing processes and equipment specifications across all platforms

Tasks, jurisdiction and responsibilities

• Develop and implement packaging concepts and processes for DDC & OSD manufacturing, establishing robust and scalable production systems

• Drive innovative packaging manufacturing technologies, integrating commercial requirements, device specifications, and GMP compliance

• Lead standardization of technical requirements (e.g., pFMEA) across all device & packaging platforms, Sanofi sites, and CMOs

• Apply LEAN and DfM principles to ensure robust industrialization of development products aligned with business planning

• Manage RFQ preparation, quote review, economic efficiency calculations, and support investment decision-making

• Lead feasibility studies and implement strategic goals in packaging concepts, aligning new investments with business objectives

• Identify and drive optimization projects in close collaboration with production sites, R&D, Quality, and Commercial teams, managing implementation and conceptualization

• Provide lifecycle support and lead RCA/CAPA activities across the device & packaging network, resolving complex technical problems and driving continuous improvement

About you

Experience:

• Several years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry

• Knowledge of FDA and other regulatory requirements such as cGMP and MDD / ISO 13485

• Experience in the implementation of qualification and/or validation projects (CSV)

• Experience in the area of inspections by authorities

Soft skills:

• Simplifying complexity & proactive risk anticipation

• Willingness for transversal cooperation across functional boundaries / departments

• Active driving of changes / optimizations in the area of delegation

• Result and solution orientation, willingness to assume responsibility

• Team orientation / team player with excellent communication skills

• Self-reliant and systematic way of working

• High willingness to communicate and ability to work in a team

Technical skills:

• Very good process and packaging knowledge of the CMO and Sanofi Device Business.

• Proven expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing, GxP documentation and related Equipment Qualification and Process Validation of high throughput equipment.

Education: Bachelor (Master is a plus) in engineering (e.g. packaging, mechanical, automation)

Languages: Fluent in English, French or German basic knowledge is a plus

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.

• 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.

• Start your career in Frankfurt, Germany and experience our modern working environment and benefit from hybrid, flexible working time models.