The Associate Director, Automation within Global Clinical Supply (GCS) is responsible for developing and executing a systems and process automation strategy to support new and existing operations and supply technologies, capabilities, and performance monitoring. This role will partner regularly with Technical Operations and Capital Projects to ensure the compliant execution of automation-related aspects of our projects. This role will also lead the execution of projects within Technical Operations and upskill personnel on the basics of automation. Specifically, this role will: Lead startup of systems-related aspects of new operational facilities and equipment Lead system-related aspects of new technology deployment such as system development lifecycle (SDLC), assessments of data integrity, privacy, risk, and other aspects necessary for GxP use Implement automation solutions, including both platform technologies and associated analytics, reporting, and visualization capabilities Develop and complete appropriate system validation, Change Control and testing documentation, ensuring compliance with all requirements. Support of systems upgrades/maintenance, and new software/systems install Reviewing automation documents, preventive maintenance, and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice and safety. Partner with business areas to develop processes to enable use of technology & equipment Developing and supporting corrective actions for investigations related to automation or IT systems. Conduct or support automation system-related investigations and implement necessary CAPAs.