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Automation Leader - North Carolina, United States - 12 Months Contract

Our client, a globally recognized pioneer in Biotechnology, are recruiting for the position of Automation Leader. A leader in the industry, our client focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to stride for solutions. This is your chance to join them on their global mission to better the lives of those effected by disease and illness. The project at hand is for the construction of a new build biomanufacturing plant based located on the East Coast.

Essential duties and responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Lead and manage the overall automation programs in the greenfield construction of the drug substance manufacturing facility.
  • Oversee the automation integration partner to ensure timely and effective delivery of automation solutions.
  • Define the automation strategy for a $1 billion investment, ensuring alignment with client's standards.
  • Develop and write the automation strategy, building the framework from scratch based on project needs.
  • Manage the automation program from design phase through to operational start-up and handover.
  • Ensure the integration of automation systems with the facility’s manufacturing lines, ensuring full compliance with client's standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and operations, to ensure seamless implementation.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements for automation in biologics and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Desirable Experience:
  • Proven leadership delivering automation strategy for large-scale capital projects ($500M+), ideally greenfield pharmaceutical or biologics facilities.
  • Deep expertise in Emerson DeltaV process automation systems, batch automation (ISA-88), and integration with MES platforms.
  • Strong understanding of GMP, GAMP5, regulatory compliance, and validation requirements in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Experience managing external system integrators and automation partners.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
  • Pharmaceutical experience in a GxP environment
  • Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs
If this role is of interest, please apply now.

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