Software Engineering Manager - Digital R&D Laboratory (all genders)

Sanofi; Hannover; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Lab Software Engineering Manager to lead a talented team in developing cutting-edge software for laboratory operations. This role involves technical leadership, team development, and driving digital transformation through modern software practices. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, and over 5 years of experience in software engineering management. Strong skills in Python and cloud technologies are required. This position is based in Hannover, Germany.

Leistungen

Equal opportunity employer

Innovative work environment

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years experience in technical leadership or engineering management.
• Proven track record of delivering complex software systems in production environments.
• Experience leading high-performing engineering teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead a global engineering team delivering software solutions.
• Drive digital transformation in laboratory operations.
• Manage technical dependencies and risks.

Kenntnisse

Python

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

C#

Go

React

Angular

AWS

Azure

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

LIMS

ELN

CI/CD pipelines

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a Lab Software Engineering Manager, to lead our team of embedded R&D lab software engineering experts to drive the development and delivery of cutting‑edge software solutions that transform Sanofi’s laboratory and CMC manufacturing plant operations

As a Lab Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of talented software engineers building solutions that power our global R&D laboratories. This team are on the ground, co‑located with lab scientists and plant operators because they understand not only the scientific applications but also the scientific workflows in which they are used. You’ll combine technical expertise with strong leadership skills to deliver scalable solutions that enable scientific innovation at scale. Leading a global team of approximately 12 software engineers, based in Europe and North America.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership, People Leadership, Team Development & Delivery

• 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

Digital Transformation & Innovation

• 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

About you

Education

• 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)
• 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

Soft & Technical Skills

• 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
• 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.)

Business & Strategic Skills

• Experience in digital transformation initiatives or modernization programs
• Track record of building platforms or products from to management principles and user‑centered design
• Experience with vendor management and third‑party integrations
• International or multi‑site team leadership experience

Certifications

• Agile/Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM, SAd platform Architect, Azure Developer, etc.)
• Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2)

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people — people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.