Sanofi · 1 day ago
Lab Software Engineering Manager - Digital R&D Labs and Plants
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSanofi is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives. They are seeking a Lab Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of embedded R&D lab software engineering experts in developing and delivering software solutions for laboratory and CMC manufacturing plant operations.
Health CareLife SciencePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Drive technical excellence through, and the establishment of engineering best practices
Make critical technology decisions regarding, frameworks, tools patterns
Partner with Tech Lead to ensure software quality, performance, security, and compliance industry regulations (GxP, data integrity, etc.)
Champion DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code approaches
Manage and develop engineering team of 12-14 software engineers, providing coaching
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and goal-setting sessions
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and psychological safety
Build diverse, inclusive teams that reflect our commitment to equity and belonging
Contribute to product strategy and roadmap planning with feasibility assessments
Manage technical dependencies and risks
Drive the digital transformation of laboratory operations through modern software engineering practices
Identify opportunities to use modern technologies (AI/ML, automation, cloud computing, IoT) to solve scientific challenges
Champion user-centered design principles and ensure solutions meet the needs of scientists and lab personnel
Stay current with industry trends in scientific software, lab automation, and R&D informatics
Contribute to Sanofi's broader Digital R&D Strategy
Ensure proper documentation, knowledge sharing, and sustainability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) preferred but not required with equivalent experience 5+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role
Proven track record of delivering complex software systems in production environments
Experience leading and developing high-performing engineering teams
Strong background in modern software development practices (agile, DevOps, CI/CD)
Programming Proficiency in at least two of: Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, Go
Web Technologies: Modern web frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js), RESTful APIs, GraphQL
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP - infrastructure, services, and deployment patterns
Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases
DevOps & Tools: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
Architecture: Microservices, API design systems, event-driven architectures
Demonstrated ability to hire, develop, and retain diverse engineering talent
Strong coaching and mentoring skills with a track record of growing careers
Excellent communication skills - ability to influence without authority
Experience managing in matrix organizations and leading through ambiguity
Proven ability to balance technical excellence with business acumen
Understanding of software regulated industries (pharmaceutical, medical device, or similar)
Familiarity with data security, and compliance requirements (GDPR, 21 CFR Part 11)
Knowledge of software validation and quality management systems
Preferred
Background in life sciences, chemistry, biology, or related scientific fields
Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), electronic lab notebooks (ELN), or data platforms
Understanding of laboratory workflows, scientific instrumentation, and research operations
Experience with AI/ML technologies and their application to scientific problems
Knowledge of scientific computing, data analysis tools (R, Julia, MATLAB), or bioinformatics platforms
Expertise in data engineering, data pipelines, and analytics with scientific data standards (AnIML, SiLA, SDTM, etc.)
Experience in digital transformation initiatives or modernization programs
Track record of building platforms or products from management principles and user-centered design
Experience with vendor management and third-party integrations
International or multi-site team leadership experience
Agile/Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM, SAd platform Architect, Azure Developer, etc.)
Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2)
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.97BKey Investors
Blackstone Life SciencesEvotec
2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.74B
2025-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.59B
Leadership Team
Paul Hudson
Chief Executive Officer
Francois-Xavier Roger
Chief Financial Officer
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