Sanofi · 3 days ago
Global CMC Automation and Robotics Leader
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSanofi is a leading global healthcare company focused on transforming the practice of medicine. They are seeking a highly motivated Global CMC Automation & Robotics Leader to define and execute their automation and robotics strategy across global CMC functions, aiming to enhance productivity and streamline processes.
Health CareLife SciencePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Define and implement a comprehensive strategy for lab automation & robotics including automation platforms, mobile robots, co-bots, and humanoid robots across CMC
Build and lead a team of advanced automation & robotics experts to support the CMC functions with their automation roadmap
Support the embedded Automation & Robotics teams in individual CMC global functions in terms of vendor alignment, Capex preparation, strategic workforce hiring, and alignment on automation platforms used across Global CMC
Accelerate the implementation of Automation & Robotics in Global CMC, demonstrating project timeline acceleration, process productivity, and project team productivity
Develop automation strategies, implement related roadmaps and track execution while delivering tangible Business Value
Align the CMC strategy with similar initiatives across other Sanofi functions
Collaborate directly with the Sanofi Digital team, leveraging technical expertise and participating in joint governance processes
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in an industrial or laboratory setting with strong global project management capabilities
Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field (preference for those with degree in Automation, Robotics, or Engineering Sciences, coupled with experience in industrial applications)
Deep understanding of scheduling and orchestration software for laboratory automation
Demonstrated experience in running projects requiring change management and transversal collaboration
Device driver development and deployment: IVI-COM, IVI-D, RESTful, Virtual
Proven record of implementation of automation & robotics in industrial environment - Life Science or others
Experience with installing and programming standard interface devices: Serial, PCI, I/O, ethernet, PCB, embedded computers
In-depth knowledge about programming and deploying SCARA, 6-axis, and cartesian robots
Experience with modern AGV mission and fleet management servers and software
Skilled in integrating robotic middleware with low-level firmware and high-level AI/ML modules
Advanced automation architecture design – expertise in designing and deploying systems across ISA-95 levels of automation and experience in IIoT deployment
Expertise in AI-driven robotics and perception systems (e.g. computer vision, sensor fusion)
Proven experience in implementing innovative solutions with Automation and robots in laboratory settings, using a high innovation acumen
Demonstrated global exposure and stakeholder management experience
Able to lead & animate networks, teams, experts - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage a matrix organization as well as a team of direct reports
Strategic thinking: analyzes current and future scenarios, disrupts the status quo with innovation, while remaining pragmatic and focused on priorities
Results oriented: Demonstrated ability to drive initiatives from concept to execution
High level of autonomy, comfortable with ambiguity, adapts with agility
Structured, goal-oriented and highly motivated
Fluent in English. French and/or German is a plus
Strong and proven ability to work transversally on a local and global level
Although infrequent, have the ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Benefits
High-quality healthcare
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Company
Sanofi
Sanofi is a global biopharma company focused on prescription drugs, vaccines, and treatments for chronic, rare, and infectious diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
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Chief Executive Officer
Francois-Xavier Roger
Chief Financial Officer
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