Lab Software Engineering Manager - Digital R&D Labs and Plants

<p><b>Job title: </b>Lab Software Engineering Manager - Digital R&amp;D Labs and Plants</p><p><b>Location: </b>Cambridge, MA</p><p></p><p><b>About the job</b></p><p>Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. </p><p></p><p><u><b>Job Summary:</b></u></p><p>We are seeking a Lab Software Engineering Manager, to lead our team of embedded R&amp;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</p><p></p><p>As a Lab Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of talented software engineers building solutions that power our global R&amp;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&#39;ll combine technical expertise with strong leadership skills to deliver scalable solutions that enable scientific innovation at scale.</p><p></p><p><b>Team Size:</b> Leading a global team of approximately 12 software engineers, based in Europe and North America. </p><p></p><p><b>About Sanofi</b></p><p><span>We’re an R&amp;D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.</span></p><p></p><p><u><b>Main Responsibilities:</b></u></p><p>Technical Leadership &amp; Delivery</p><ul><li>Drive technical excellence through, and the establishment of engineering best practices</li><li>Make critical technology decisions regarding, frameworks, tools patterns</li><li>Partner with Tech Lead to ensure software quality, performance, security, and compliance industry regulations (GxP, data integrity, etc.)</li><li>Champion DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code approaches</li></ul><p></p><p>People Leadership &amp; Team Development</p><ul><li>Manage and develop engineering team of 12-14 software engineers, providing coaching</li><li>Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and goal-setting sessions</li><li>Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and psychological safety</li><li>Build diverse, inclusive teams that reflect our commitment to equity and belonging</li><li>Contribute to product strategy and roadmap planning with feasibility assessments</li><li>Manage technical dependencies and risks</li></ul><p></p><p>Digital Transformation &amp; Innovation</p><ul><li>Drive the digital transformation of laboratory operations through modern software engineering practices</li><li>Identify opportunities to use modern technologies (AI/ML, automation, cloud computing, IoT) to solve scientific challenges</li><li>Champion user-centered design principles and ensure solutions meet the needs of scientists and lab personnel</li><li>Stay current with industry trends in scientific software, lab automation, and R&amp;D informatics</li><li>Contribute to Sanofi&#39;s broader Digital R&amp;D Strategy</li><li>Ensure proper documentation, knowledge sharing, and sustainability</li></ul><p></p><p><b>About You</b></p><p><u><b>Required Qualifications:</b></u></p><p>Education</p><ul><li>Bachelor&#39;s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field</li><li>Advanced degree (Master&#39;s or Ph.D.) preferred but not required with equivalent experience 5&#43; years in a technical leadership or engineering management role</li><li>Proven track record of delivering complex software systems in production environments</li><li>Experience leading and developing high-performing engineering teams</li><li>Strong background in modern software development practices (agile, DevOps, CI/CD)</li></ul><p></p><p>Technical Skills (Core)</p><ul><li>**Programming Proficiency in at least two of: Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, Go</li><li><b>Web Technologies:</b> Modern web frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js), RESTful APIs, GraphQL</li><li><b>Cloud Platforms:</b> AWS, Azure, or GCP - infrastructure, services, and deployment patterns</li><li><b>Databases:</b> SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases</li><li><b>DevOps &amp; Tools:</b> Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)</li><li><b>Architecture:</b> Microservices, API designd systems, event-driven architectures</li></ul><p></p><p>Leadership Competencies</p><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to hire, develop, and retain diverse engineering talent</li><li>Strong coaching and mentoring skills with a track record of growing careers</li><li>Excellent communication skills - ability to influence without authority</li><li>Experience managing in matrix organizations and leading through ambiguity</li><li>Proven ability to balance technical excellence with business acumen</li></ul><p></p><p>Industry Knowledge</p><ul><li>Understanding of software regulated industries (pharmaceutical, medical device, or similar)</li><li>Familiarity with data security, and compliance requirements (GDPR, 21 CFR Part 11)</li><li>Knowledge of software validation and quality management systems</li></ul><p></p><p><u><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></u></p><p>Scientific &amp; Laboratory Experience</p><ul><li>Background in life sciences, chemistry, biology, or related scientific fields</li><li>Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), electronic lab notebooks (ELN), or data platforms</li><li>Understanding of laboratory workflows, scientific instrumentation, and research operations</li></ul><p></p><p>Advanced Technical Skills</p><ul><li>Experience with AI/ML technologies and their application to scientific problems</li><li>Knowledge of scientific computing, data analysis tools (R, Julia, MATLAB), or bioinformatics platforms</li><li>Expertise in data engineering, data pipelines, and analytics with scientific data standards (AnIML, SiLA, SDTM, etc.)</li></ul><p></p><p>Business &amp; Strategic Skills</p><ul><li>Experience in digital transformation initiatives or modernization programs</li><li>Track record of building platforms or products from to  management principles and user-centered design</li><li>Experience with vendor management and third-party integrations</li><li>International or multi-site team leadership experience</li></ul><p></p><p>Certifications</p><ul><li>Agile/Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM, SAd platform Architect, Azure Developer, etc.)</li><li>Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2)</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Why choose us?</b></p><ul><li><p>Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.</p></li><li><p><span>Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.</span></p></li><li><p><span>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.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span>#GD-SA<span>  </span></span><br /><span>#LI-SA</span></p><p>#vhd</p><p>#LI-Onsite</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1>Pursue <i>progress</i>, discover <i>extraordinary</i></h1><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Watch our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v&#61;SkpDBZ-CJKw&amp;t&#61;67s" target="_blank">ALL IN video</a> and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at <a href="https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness" target="_blank">sanofi.com</a>!</p><p></p><p></p><p><i>US and Puerto Rico Residents Only</i></p><p>Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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.</p><p></p><p><i>North America Applicants Only</i></p><p></p><p>The salary range for this position is:</p>$161,250.00 - $268,750.00<p></p><p>All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the <a target="_blank" href="https://benefits.sanofiusallwell.com/fleet/public/index/ba511bf8-5c32-4828-9861-ab985fffab90/?cid&#61;sanofi">LINK</a>.</p>