Senior Manager Automation

We are seeking a Senior Automation Manager who will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, validation, and lifecycle management of automation systems supporting bioprocessing, laboratory, and manufacturing operations. This role will ensure operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, data integrity, and continuous improvement across all automated platforms within a regulated biotech environment.

As a Senior Manager Automation, a typical day might include the following:

Managing a team in order to meet end user requirements

Working with System Owners to prioritize change control requests, releases and enhancements

Providing oversight for the design, implementation, and support of automation equipment

Maintaining adherence to ALCOA+ data integrity principles

Developing, implementing and driving operational rigor and discipline using metrics and other operational controls as needed

Presenting status of System Operations and Project Status to executive stakeholders and ensuring alignment of resources to key priorities

Developing continuous improvement ideas that improve team performance and efficiencies

Ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget

Performing monthly staff performance reviews and developing annual performance evaluation of staff

Developing and executing the site automation strategy aligned with business and operational goals

Capable of leading cross-functional automation projects from concept through commissioning and validation

Overseeing automation budgets, project timelines, and external vendor partnerships

Ensuring compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and GxP requirements

Supporting internal and external regulatory audits

Ensuring automation systems comply with regulatory agencies, IOPS policies and procedures requirements

Supporting digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives

Coordinating preventative and corrective maintenance programs

This role might be for you if you:

You are a self-starter with high initiative and possess a data-driven approach to problem-solving

You demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and have previous experience managing a team

You are experienced operating with integrity, focus, and clarity in an environment of ambiguity to drive change and improvement

Want to challenge the status-quo and champion an environment where continuous improvement is not just metrics - it's a mentality for everyone, every day, to do better

Can balance changing priorities with increasing workload by making/communicating timely decisions

To be considered for this position you should have a BSc/BA/BEng in IT/Automation/Analytics or related field and the following minimum years of relevant industry experience for each level:

Manager: 7+ years

Senior Manager: 8+ years

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