Digital M&S GenMed Insulin Cluster Leader - all genders

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 are 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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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.

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The salary range for this position is :€113.760,00 - €151.680 Final 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.