M&S - iShift Business Implementation Lead IFB

Position Overview

The Insulin Facility Beijing (IFB) iShift Business Implementation Lead is an individual contributor role responsible for driving the successful integration of IFB facility requirements into the China iShift ERP system implementation. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, serving as the critical bridge between the IFB project team and the China-iShift implementation team, ensuring seamless communication, alignment, and delivery of required information across both workstreams.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead the identification, prioritization, and communication of all IFB process requirements to the iShift system, ensuring completeness and accuracy

Work in close collaboration with the China-iShift implementation team, maintaining a thorough understanding of implementation timelines, milestones, and technical requirements

Develop and maintain a deep knowledge of IFB project requirements to effectively represent IFB interests within the iShift implementation context

Coordinate the targeted involvement of IFB subject matter experts and stakeholders in iShift workstream activities, ensuring the right people are engaged at the right time

Ensure that all information requested by the China-iShift implementation team is gathered, validated, and provided in a timely manner

Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) and representative for IFB business requirements for the iShift implementation team

Receive, track, and ensure timely and accurate responses to all questions raised by the iShift team directed towards IFB

Proactively identify potential conflicts or gaps between IFB project requirements and the iShift implementation approach, and escalate or resolve these as appropriate

Support alignment between project stakeholders to ensure consistent understanding of priorities and dependencies

Lead IFB-specific aspects of commissioning and go-live phase in coordination with China-iShift team

Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to IFB-iShift integration

Collaborate closely with other digital functions within the IFB project team to ensure seamless integration of iShift with other systems, including MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and oneLims

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Required Qualifications

Strong knowledge of SAP systems and their application in a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment

Professional background in Information Technology (IT) or a related technical field

Proven experience in project coordination or project management roles

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, biologics, pharmaceutical or a related discipline

Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders

Fluency in English and Chinese

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Desired Skills & Experience

Experience in insulin Drug Substance (DS) manufacturing or a comparable biologics/pharmaceutical production environment is highly advantageous

Familiarity with SAP or comparable manufacturing IT/ERP implementation projects

Solid understanding of GMP requirements in the context of IT system implementation

Change management experience in a regulated industry environment

Experience with ERP system integration in a manufacturing context, particularly involving MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and/or LIMS platforms

Familiarity with commissioning and go-live processes for manufacturing IT systems

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Essential Soft Skills

Teamwork: Ability to work effectively within diverse, cross-functional teams across organizational boundaries

Coordination: Strong organizational and coordination skills to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly to different audiences

Project Management: Demonstrated experience in managing or supporting projects, including planning, tracking, and reporting

Demonstrated ability to influence and align senior stakeholders without direct authority

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What We Offer

A key role in a high-impact digital transformation initiative within one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies

The opportunity to work at the interface of cutting-edge IT implementation and pharmaceutical manufacturing

A collaborative and international work environment

Professional development opportunities and exposure to global Sanofi networks

Competitive compensation and benefits package in line with Sanofi's grading structure

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