Lab Robotics Manager

GSK • Cambridge, MA

2d • $119,625 - $199,375 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lab Robotics Manager enables automation across the Scientific Area, Vx CL&AP, and DDS laboratories. The role delivers high-throughput laboratory equipment and advanced instruments to meet clinical test read-out needs and accelerate the R&D project pipeline. It contributes to system design that maximizes equipment capacity and scientific value from generated data, while ensuring disciplined prioritization and project execution and adapting ways of working as needed.

The manager is accountable for the design, deployment, and sustainable lifecycle management of a broad range of laboratory robotics systems. The position requires independent judgment in complex situations, management of automation and robotics areas and related personnel, and a strong focus on quality and data integrity. It works with stakeholders including Quality, Computer System Validation, Engineering, Technology, EHS, Procurement, and R&D scientific platforms to define technology standards, identify cost-saving opportunities, and accelerate scientific results. The role is hybrid, with regular work in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and collaboration with colleagues across regions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Automation.
• Laboratory technology and/or automation experience in large companies, preferably in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment.
• Experience supporting and managing automation projects.
• At least 4 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated R&D environment, focused on delivering fit-for-purpose automation solutions or services to laboratories, and experience delivering technology projects involving hardware and/or applications.
• Experience in performance, risk, and quality management.
• At least 2 years of people management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Automation.
• Strong understanding of automation and robotics technologies, computer programming, and software development.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to assimilate facts and data, understand complex matters, and develop cost-effective solutions or actionable recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to engage all organizational levels, including senior management, and to lead without hierarchical authority.
• Ability to coach and inspire more junior team members.
• Mental agility to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to R&D laboratory technology strategy by staying current and exploring external opportunities.
• Prioritize work, execute projects with discipline, and adapt ways of working to deliver best-in-class technical solutions and maintain appropriate service levels throughout laboratory robotics systems’ lifecycles.
• Serve as a technical expert in automation and robotics technologies, including image analysis, liquid handling, and automated tube labelling systems.
• Ensure EHS requirements are met without compromise.
• Lead end-to-end laboratory automation and robotics project delivery, including preparation, execution, risk management, budget monitoring, and stakeholder management.
• Design systems that maximize value for R&D scientists, including knowledge management, and are straightforward to implement within the internal OT network and deploy or replicate elsewhere.
• Set technical solution quality standards and define appropriate support models by technology type to minimize downtime over system lifetimes.
• Ensure technical solutions are robust and maintain system uptime while minimizing disruption to business activities.
• Partner with Quality, Computer System Validation, Engineering, Technology, EHS, Procurement, and R&D scientific platforms to define technology standards, identify cost-saving opportunities, and accelerate scientific results.
• Manage, coordinate, and supervise external partners throughout systems’ lifecycles.
• Maximize GSK’s investment value when negotiating with external partners.
• Manage personnel in the automation and robotics areas and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

Benefits

• Annual bonus.
• Eligibility to participate in a share-based long-term incentive program, dependent on role level.
• Health care and other insurance benefits for employees and family.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation.
• Paid caregiver, parental, and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager