Sanofi
Pharmaceutical
MESDevOpsManager
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“MES DevOps Manager at Sanofi. Skills: MES DevOps Management, Werum Pas-X, Opstrakker, Team Leadership, Technical Delivery. leading the delivery, design/ build/ implementation and continuous enhancement of global end-to-end Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions. manage a team (functionally, technically and administratively) of MES DevOps Engineers and MBR developers”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure MES configurations meet the needs of Sanofi's manufacturing operations; adhering to quality, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements; answer to the requirements of manufacturing sites; align with the expectations of the product owner (Werum Pas-X, Opstrakker) and capability manager; deliver best-in-class solutions to industrial sites; Deliver innovative "state of the art" tools enabling performance for manufacturing processes; Maintain robust and highly available solutions to operate industrial processes efficiently; Drive timely and high-quality delivery of configuration projects; maintaining robust, cost-effective solutions; Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (GxP, Data Privacy, SOX, etc. ); Develop strategies to maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing build and maintenance costs and risks
Industry & Context.
High degree of accountability and proactive problem-solving mindset
Occasional travel requirement to manufacturing sites in Europe / North America/ Asia, Global, matrix organization environment, Must be able to work effectively across different time zones and cultures
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
12+ years of work experience in Digital Manufacturing domain, 8+ years of experience in MES specifically Werum Pas-X Product (Korber) and Opstrakker (elogbook/ eforms), team management experience with demonstrated success in leading and developing technical teams, Proven track record of successful delivery of complex technical solutions in regulated environments, Demonstrated experience in managing delivery timelines, resources, and quality simultaneously, Experience in multicultural, multilanguage environments and matrixed organizations, Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes in pharmaceutical industrial plants, MES experience: market standards knowledge (solutions, technologies, integration, architecture), Experience & understanding of core product/model concept, Engineering degree or Master's in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience), Fluency in English
Nice to Have
MBA or equivalent business management qualification is a plus, other languages are a plus, Knowledge of scripting (VB etc. ) is a plus but not required
What You'll Do.
design/ build/ implementation and continuous enhancement of global end-to-end Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions
manage a team (functionally
technically and administratively) of MES DevOps Engineers and MBR developers
take the ownership/ leadership of technical delivery of the team
Oversee the design and build of MES configurations
Coordinate / align with expectations of Product Owner (Werum Pas-X
Opstrakker) to support configuration
and deployment projects
Guide the team in developing MBRs
and templates according to functional specifications
Establish configuration strategies that leverage market solutions and align with industry best practices
Drive timely and high-quality delivery of configuration projects
Establish and maintain delivery frameworks
Implement delivery metrics and KPIs
Lead risk mitigation strategies
Coordinate cross-functional implementation activities
Oversee the implementation of various MES projects
including product builds and data foundations
Work closely with product owners and across MES teams to develop and implement strategies supporting product build and configuration
implementation projects
Analyze business requirements for various processes
Develop strategies to maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing build and maintenance costs and risks
Guide the strategic evaluation of configuration options and assess/manage associated risks
Lead initiatives to evolve GxP Validation approaches
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Foster a culture of continuous learning and best practice sharing among team members; ensure team members are developing a closed partnerships with sites users & business system owners; Create a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and problem-solving; Collaborate with MES Product Owner, Service manager, capability manager and lifecycle manager and users/ manufacturing sites; Work with Enterprise Architects, solution architects, Quality and the Cybersecurity team; Communicate effectively with Digital management teams, staff, and business stakeholders; Oversee trainings & knowledge transfer and best practice sharing between the team and sites; Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Communicate effectively with Digital management teams, staff, and business stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Managing the priorities of the team, Facilitating resource allocation and management for various MES projects, Managing delivery timelines, resources, and quality simultaneously, Establish delivery governance
Full Job Description
**About the Job** * **Company Context** * Sanofi'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 process * Deliver innovative "state of the art" tools enabling performance for manufacturing processes * Allow new generation of deployment – more Agile & business centric * Maintain robust and highly available solutions to operate industrial processes efficiently * **Role Overview:** * The MES DevOps Manager is responsible for leading the delivery, design/ build/ implementation and continuous enhancement of global end-to-end Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions at Sanofi. This role focuses on team mgt/leadership, technical mgt/expertise, and delivery excellence to ensure MES configurations meet the needs of Sanofi's manufacturing operations while adhering to quality, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements. The manager will manage a team (functionally, technically and administratively) of MES DevOps Engineers and MBR developers, take the ownership/ leadership of technical delivery of the team to answer to the requireme
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