IIoT, Industry 4.0 & Industrial AI - Innovation Expert
$59,600–$89,400 year
HybridBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Job Summary
Define the long-term vision and roadmap for Industrial Digital Platforms and Smart Manufacturing, translating technology trends into practical business capabilities. Establish standards for industrial connectivity, data models, and platform integration across shopfloor systems, industrial networks, and cloud platforms. Lead the evolution of Sanofi's Plant Connectivity program, ensuring industrial data is reliable, contextualized, and reusable. Guide implementation teams to define platform scalability, reliability, and security requirements while evaluating emerging technologies like Industrial AI, Agentic AI, and Digital Twins. Bridge Manufacturing, Engineering, Digital, Architecture, Cybersecurity, and Data organizations to promote alignment across global teams and strategic programs.
Required Qualifications
- Industrial IoT (IIoT) and Industry 4.0
- Industrial Automation and IT/OT convergence
- SCADA, Historians, MES, and ERP integration
- OPC UA, MQTT, Sparkplug B, and Unified Namespace
- Industrial networking and edge computing
- Industrial data platforms and cloud-native architectures
- Data contextualization and enterprise integration
- Industrial AI, Agentic AI, MCP, and Digital Twins
- AR/VR and simulation technologies
- Enterprise Architecture and Technical Governance
- Product Ownership and Platform Strategy
- Vendor evaluation and technology roadmapping
- Ability to bridge IT and OT environments
- Ability to translate innovation into business outcomes
- Deep technical expertise with hands-on credibility
- Strong enterprise architecture and governance skills
- Executive presence and strategic thinking
- Product ownership and delivery focus
- Strong collaboration and influence across global organizations
- Continuous curiosity and passion for emerging technologies
Desired Qualifications
- Extensive experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing industries
- Proven success leading global digital manufacturing initiatives
- Strong background in enterprise-scale industrial platforms
- Experience working with executive leadership and cross-functional global teams
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and implement emerging technologies
- Consulting, architecture, or practice leadership experience
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