Lab Software Engineering Manager - Digital R&D Labs and Plants
Company: Sanofi
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: March 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Job title: Lab Software Engineering Manager - Digital R&D
Labs and Plants Location: Cambridge, MA About the job Ready to push
the limits of whats 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. Job Summary: 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 Sanofis 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. Team Size: Leading a global team of
approximately 12 software engineers, based in Europe and North
America. About Sanofi Were an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma
company committed to improving peoples 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 peoples
lives. Main Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & 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 People
Leadership & Team Development 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 Required Qualifications: 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) Technical Skills (Core) 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 designd
systems, event-driven architectures Leadership Competencies
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 Industry
Knowledge 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
Preferred Qualifications: Scientific & Laboratory Experience
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 Advanced Technical Skills 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) Why choose
us? 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 its 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. 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. GD-SA LI-SA vhd LI-Onsite 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.
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