Sr Manager Automation
About The Position
Our automation systems play a critical role in manufacturing operations. As a Senior Manager, Automation Engineering, you will lead a team responsible for supporting those systems while helping the organization deliver safe, reliable, and compliant manufacturing results. We're looking for a people-focused leader with a strong technical foundation who enjoys developing others, setting clear priorities, and creating an environment where teams can do their best work. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered
- 5+ years of experience supporting automation, controls, manufacturing systems, or related technologies
- 3+ years of people leadership experience, including management of teams of eight or more employees
- At least one year of direct, hands-on experience designing, installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting automated control systems
- Experience leading technical projects from planning through implementation
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working within regulated environments with quality and compliance requirements
Nice To Haves
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, GxP-regulated manufacturing, nuclear, naval, or similarly structured technical environments
- Knowledge of software change control, deviation investigations, CAPA, and automation quality systems
- Leadership style that values collaboration, open communication, and employee development
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a highly-skilled group of technical professionals
- Set priorities, delegate workload, and help the team deliver work accurately and on time
- Cultivate a collaborative environment built on trust, respect, and accountability
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance discussions, and development planning conversations
- Lead vendor relationships that support automation systems, infrastructure, and external service providers
- Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Engineering, and IT teams to resolve issues and improve system performance
- Lead projects that improve reliability, efficiency, and operational performance
- Support validation activities including design reviews, testing, and implementation of automation changes
- Supervise GxP-regulated software and automation systems, including change control, investigations, and corrective actions
- Participate in an on-call rotation approximately every fourth week and remain available to support critical business needs
- Provide technical and automation support for manufacturing operations and business-critical systems
- Be responsible for periodic evaluations of automated systems used in commercial manufacturing
- Develop an understanding of the site's automation landscape, including more than 400 servers and 22 manufacturing unit operations
Benefits
- annual bonuses or other incentive plans
- equity awards
- pension or retirement benefits
- 401(k) company match
- health and wellness programs
- fitness centers
- insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
- paid time off
- family support benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
