Job
- Level
- Lead
- Job Field
- IT, DevOps, Security
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Salary
- 113.760 to 151.680€ Gross/Year
- Location
- Frankfurt
- Working Model
- Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will develop the digital strategy for insulin manufacturing sites, drive digital transformation, and ensure system availability like MES and ERP, while overseeing the team and GxP compliance.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Act as the 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.
- Lead and develop the site digital team; manage vendor relationships.
- Build digital capabilities across the broader site organization.
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Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master's/MBA preferred).
- Knowledge of insulin or biologics manufacturing is a plus.
- Industry 4.0: IoT, AI/ML, digital twins, advanced analytics, cloud platforms.
- Cybersecurity and infrastructure frameworks.
- GxP computer system validation (CSV); agile/DevOps methodologies.
- 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.
Experience
- 10+ years in digital/IT roles in pharmaceutical manufacturing or regulated industries.
- 5+ years in leadership, with proven strategic planning and operational execution.
- Solid GMP knowledge; hands-on experience with MES, SCADA, ERP, and OT/IT systems.
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What we offer
- 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 benefits, such as high-quality healthcare, numerous prevention programs, and coverage for long-term illnesses.
- Our 14-week paid family leave for both parents is outstanding as well as a wide range of childcare benefits.
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Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
Sanofi is a global life sciences company committed to improving access to human services and supporting people throughout the clinical journey. Sanofi develops logical medical care advances in vaccines, uncommon diseases, sclerosis, oncology, immunology and diabetes, and cardiovascular infections to enhance client wellbeing.
Description
- Company Size
- 250+ Employees
- Language
- English
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Pharmaceutical Sector, Chemical Industry, Biotech, Science, Research
Digital M&S GenMed Insulin Cluster Leader
- Salary
- 113.760 to 151.680€ Gross/Year
- Location
- Frankfurt
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
