Automation Manager

Sanofi; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company based in Singapore is seeking a leader for their automation team to drive the execution of site automation plans and integrate IoT solutions. The role requires a strong background in industrial automation and project management, particularly with DCS systems. Candidates should have a deep understanding of industry standards and experience with cybersecurity in convergent environments, all while ensuring compliance. The position includes optimizing production processes and collaborating with IT teams.

Qualifications

• Strong background in industrial automation, particularly with DCS infrastructure.
• Experience implementing Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Understanding of industry standards like ISA-95 and ISA-88.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the site automation master plan.
• Lead IoT initiatives and integrate smart devices.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Industrial automation

DCS infrastructure

Project Management

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Cybersecurity proficiency in OT/IT

Results-Oriented

People Leadership

Tools

Emerson DeltaV DCS

SCADA

PLC

Job description

About the Job

Sanofi Manufacturing and Supply organization is preparing its future through an ambitious program named Modulus. The Modulus Project is at the cornerstone of Sanofi strategy as it aims at creating a new manufacturing concept consisting of a new generation of evolutive multi-product facilities, modular, adaptable and agile, leveraging new disruptive technologies, to better address vaccine business challenges as well as Specialty Care Biologics products.

Main Accountabilities

• Develop and execute the site automation master plan
• Manage and provide leadership to the automation engineer groups (site and projects)
• Develop and maintain the site automation resource plan. Allocate resources to projects, leads automation recruitment
• Design and implement automation solutions (SCADA, DCS, PLCs)
• Lead IoT initiatives and integrate smart devices
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Optimize production processes through automation
• Collaborate with IT for seamless integration of OT and IT systems
• Participate in global networks, contribute lessons learned to the network
• Participate in global initiatives when requested
• Responsible to understand current global design guidelines and application

Key roles (D, A, I)

• IoT strategy and roadmap for manufacturing
• Selection and implementation of automation technologies
• Automation project prioritization and resource allocation
• Process improvement initiatives through automation
• Compliance strategies for automated systems
• OT/IT convergence strategies and implementations

Expected Experience

• Strong background in industrial automation, specifically DCS infrastructure, batch process, device interface
• Understanding of industry standards (e.g., ISA-95, ISA-88)
• Cybersecurity proficiency in OT/IT convergent environments
• Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies implementation
• Extensive experience in deployment and maintenance of Emerson DeltaV DCS

Expected Technical skills

• Strategic Thinking
• Results-Oriented
• People Leadership
• Influencing Others
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Automated Manufacturing Systems
• Distributed Control System (DCS)
• Project Management
• Foster Innovation
• Systems Architecture
• Safety Standards
• Connectivity Software
• GMP Compliance