Head of Engineering & Projects at Sanofi

Job Title: Head of Engineering & Projects

Location: Framingham, MA

About The Job

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities

• Provide input and studies to support decision making process with site leadership team and central function.
• Deciding on the initiation and funding of capital projects.
• Capital Project delivery model (workforce, study, execution plan, contracts with 3rd party...) for design to closure.
• Advising on strategies to ensure all engineering activities comply with industry regulations and standards.
• Implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality within the engineering and maintenance groups.
• Selection and management of external contractors and suppliers to ensure they meet the company's standards and requirements.
• Staffing of site Engineering and Project teams based on site needs and strategic workforce planning.
• Performs strategic planning and development activities for site CQ, including compliance, capacity, timeline and direction.
• Align department objectives with Engineering and site business objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership in meeting organizational goals.
• Establish and report applicable department or organizational metrics.
• Direct the development of projects and conduct follow-up and reporting.
• Interact with project teams and cross functional groups.
• Represent department during internal and external audits and inspections
• Interface with external regulatory agencies as required.
• Ensure and maintain harmonized approaches across CQV teams
  
  

About You

Key Decisions D.A.I

• Strategic Planning & Site Master Plan (A)
• Capital Project Approvals (A)
• Project < 5M (D) and Project > 5M (A)
• Regulatory Compliance Strategies (A)
• Process Improvement Initiatiaves (A)
• Vendor Selection and Management (D)
• Recruiting E&M incumbent (D)
  
  

Related KPIs and metrics

• OpEx Scope of Responsibility: Team size, maintenance budget and energy & utilities budget
• CAPEX Scope of Responsibility: Routine MCP budget and 5-8 yrs look ahead with site master plan
• Complexity of Role: Technical expertise required, regulatory environment and project portfolio
• Impact on Business Outcomes of M&S
• Size of the site (Large/Medium)
  
  

Specific Skills And Experience Requirement

• Project Management: Proficiency in planning, executing and monitoring large scale projects
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of engineering & maintenance principles on pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry regulations, including GMP and FDA standards
• Problem-solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical issues
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science and 12+ years of CQV or relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Science and 10+ years of CQV or relevant experience
• 5 years of management/supervisory experience highly preferred
  
  

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.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
  
  

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

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