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Expert contributes to the design, build, and lifecycle of Sanofi's global end-to-end MES solutions (Siemens Opcenter Execution Pharma), guided by the MES Digital Configuration Lead, and ensures local configurations align with the Core model and operational excellence standards while guaranteeing the right usage of Sanofi Digital and Industrial standards for Processes, Applications, and Infrastructure environments.\nThe role\nGuarantees and promotes the right usage of Sanofi Digital and Industrial standards for Processes, Applications, and Infrastructure environments \nLeverages the Digital Portfolio's Detail Design documents, catalogue of services, and existing Core building blocks \nSupports sites in troubleshooting and remediation action plans \nWorks closely with MES Product Owners, MES Configuration Experts/Leads, MBR Developers, MES installers/developers, Product lines, local digital teams, Business Process Owners, Archetype leads, Site modelers, and Shopfloor experts \nRemains current on company standards, Digital industry practices, and emerging standards, while contributing to Digital standards maintenance \nThe profile is primarily Siemens Opcenter Execution Pharma-oriented, with strong adaptability expected toward evolving Digital industry practices and standards. \nBusiness Processes In Scope\nMain MES System: Siemens Opcenter Execution Pharma \nMaster Data Management (items, user rights, equipment, locations, work orders) \nMaster Batch Record design & approval (including workflows) \nMaster Batch Record review & approval (by Exception) \nProduction Execution \nWeighing & Dispensing \nCommunication to Equipment / SCADA systems \nEquipment Management \nMaterial Flow Management \nTraceability / Genealogy \nLabelling \nReporting \nIntegration with ERP, LIMS, Documentation, Deviation Management, Serialization, eOEE, and shopfloor systems \nKey Responsibilities\nBusiness Alignment & Core Model \nUnderstand business requirements (including analytics) for various processes, challenge, consolidate, and extrapolate them to design & build solutions expandable to multi-business unit use cases and plant configurations \nMaximize customer satisfaction while minimizing build and maintenance costs and risks associated with fulfillment of business needs \nImplement appropriate services to ensure optimal allocation of all available capabilities \nEvaluate impact analysis of solution options and assess/manage associated risks \nConduct end-to-end business process analysis including integration with partner systems (ERP, shopfloor systems, automation layers), labelling technologies, and mobile technologies \nTechnical Leadership & Problem Solving \nProvide functional & technical support during the full solution lifecycle and to the sites \nParticipate in regular design reviews with site modelers to ensure best practices are followed \nPerform or participate in regular MBR reviews for sites \nManage incidents & corrective/preventive actions \nManage preventive/corrective maintenance for components \nEnsure technical solutions comply with recommendations for Quality, Security, and Accessibility \nDelivery & Quality\nDesign and build MBRs, Process Instructions, blocks, and templates including Functional specifications \nConfigure & implement core solutions as close to standard market solutions as possible, based on state-of-the-art best practices \nAim to align processes and enable industrial efficiency across different Sanofi industrial sites \nDefine appropriate design & build of solutions by adopting GxP validations \nLead the on-time delivery of projects while ensuring robust, cost-effective solutions \nSafeguard proper deployment of core solutions on different industrial sites \nParticipate in defining indicators for performance and quality of service, monitor and communicate them \nEnsure standards and rules for Platform Management (Release management, Solution Documentation, Testing) are correctly understood and applied \nPeople & Knowledge\nCoordinate, inform, and ensure functional expertise in a matrix context \nTransfer know-how, experience, and best practices to sites \nContribute to Digital skills development within your domain \nEnsure adoption and adequate use of solutions \nDeliver on-site training to manufacturing sites \nStrategy & Innovation\nRemain current on technology trends and benchmark with other companies and partners to bring innovative inputs to solutions, operating models, and strategy \nCollaborate with peers (Enterprise Architects, solution/technical architects, Quality, Cybersecurity) to review and qualify solution design and/or introduction of new technology \nExplain/present architecture and technical matters in an understandable way to Digital management team, staff, and business stakeholders \nBreak current GxP Validation established postulates to simplify and adapt to current and next-generation technologies & methodologies (Cloud, Service Management, Agile) \nAbout You\nExperience\n5+ years of work experience in Digital for Manufacturing domain, ideally with experience in MES, specifically Siemens Opcenter Execution Pharma \nDemonstrated experience in multicultural/multilanguage environments and matrixed organizations \nBroad knowledge of manufacturing processes in industrial plants \nStrong MES experience: market standards knowledge (solutions, technologies, integration, architecture), process industry within life science/pharmaceutical industries \nExperience & understanding of core product/model concept \nSuccessful and significant Project Management experience is a plus \nTechnical Skills\nExpertise in MES solutions: Siemens Opcenter Execution Pharma - Required \nStrong knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems, including Master Batch Record and Review by Exception business processes \nSolid understanding of manufacturing processes in pharmaceutical plants \nStrong knowledge of pharma industry regulatory context (GxP) \nStrong knowledge of Digital technologies & concepts \nKnowledge of Automation layer (SCADA, DCS, PLCs, industrial protocols) \nKnowledge of Scripting (VB/.Net) development & validation \nKnowledge of Werum PAS-X (Körber) is a plus \nKnowledge of Opstrakker (elogbook/eforms) is a plus \nJSON development is a plus \nKnowledge of reporting tools (Power BI) is a plus \nLow-code application development using Mendix is a plus \nAI-assisted MES solution development using GitHub Copilot, Claude, Microsoft Copilot is a plus \nCloud architecture & services knowledge (Azure preferred) is a plus \nSoft Skills\nAccountability and reliability \nCustomer-driven mindset \nFast learner, proactive, willing to apply change management \nAbility to deal with ambiguous situations \nStrong focus on value delivery, with ability to work autonomously on solution design \nOwnership and leadership within assigned scope \nAgile methodology practitioner \nCommunication and interaction skills \nAbility to challenge, open-minded and 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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.\nAt 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.\nWatch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!\nThe salary range for this position is :€49.600,00 - €74.400,00Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. 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