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

Job title:

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

Location:

Cambridge, MA

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.

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 Sanofi’s 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 is 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.

We’re an R&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.

• 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 Dev Ops practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure‑as‑code approaches

• 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

• 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

• 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, Dev Ops, CI/CD)

• Programming proficiency in at least two of:
  Python, Java, JavaScript/Type Script, 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 (Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL) and No
  
  SQL (Mongo
  
  DB, Dynamo
  
  DB) databases
• Dev Ops & Tools:
  Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Git Hub Actions)
• Architecture:
  Microservices, API design systems, event‑driven architectures

• Demonstrated ability to…