Global CMC Automation and Robotics Leader
Sanofi (US)
Cambridge, MA
Job Title: Global CMC Automation and Robotics Leader Location: Framingham, MA or Cambridge, MA or Waltham, MA About the Job Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress. At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We believe our cutting-edge science and manufacturing, fueled by data and digital technologies, have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people . 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? Within Sanofi R&D, the CMC Data Sciences organization is a key enabler of Sanofi's growth aspiration through its mission to accelerate development timelines, improve process robustness, and increase productivity through innovative digital, automation, and robotics solutions. Developing new and disruptive technologies is our passion. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Global CMC Automation & Robotics Leader. As a strong global program leader in CMC/process development with automation/robotics experience, you will define, lead and execute our automation and robotics strategy across the global functions of CMC. In this role you will build and execute the strategic vision for automation and robotics in collaboration with the automation leads in the CMC functions, covering lab automation, co-bots, mobile robots, and humanoid robotics. You will build and lead a team of automation & robotics experts to support the embedded automation teams in the CMC functions. You will be part of the CMC Data Sciences organization leadership, supporting matrix teams across the international Sanofi footprint in the US, France, and Germany. It is a unique opportunity to implement an ambitious automation transformation across process development activities, focused on reducing development cycles, improving process robustness and increasing productivity. Main Responsibilities:
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- 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
- 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
- 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.
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#LI-Onsite #vhd 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.
Posted 2025-12-15
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