Associate Director of Automation

• Manage and mentor the Automation/OT team, maintaining strategies aligning with site goals.
• Provide coaching, set performance objectives, and foster team development.
• Manage a team of 6-8 engineers and coordinate resource planning and growth initiatives.
• Enhance productivity, cost efficiency, and compliance through systems and processes.
• Develop software modules and automation solutions for batch manufacturing.
• Manage system integration, validation, cybersecurity, and support services.
• Implement emerging technologies and maintain regulatory standards.
• Design training for end-users and manage vendor relations.
• Oversee priorities for SCADA, PLC, DCS engineering, and production support.
• Handle change controls, complex system issues, and long-term maintenance.
• Drive process optimizations and lead audits in the Automation/OT domain.
• Responsibility for site Automation/OT compliance and performance.
• Present technical data for stakeholder decision-making and resolve complex issues promptly.
• Maintain validated systems and uphold documentation integrity and audit readiness
• Lead cross-functional strategies, operational efficiencies, and digital transformation efforts.
• Influence decisions on cost, compliance, quality, and productivity.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a related area
• 8-10 years of experience in FDA/HPRA-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environments.
• Proven leadership experience in managing projects and people.
• Strong technical skills in batch processing, SCADA/DCS/PLC integration, and regulatory standards
• Demonstrated success leading validated systems and major automation upgrades

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