Job Descriptions

Job Description

Own and develop Automation solutions that are consistent with specific needs of the manufacturing environment.

Lead Site Automation teams to develop long term automation strategy for sites in key areas of building & process, SCADA, PCS, data historian, recipe manager, Industry 4.0 and MES.

Drive the Automation roll-out process at the Site level ensuring cost, schedule and technical solution are achieved.

Develop & nurture core competencies of the automation personnel at the site to ensure technical capabilities are built and the knowledge and experience are maintained.

Lead and drive Site working groups to ensure clear action plans with delivery milestones for Automation strategies.

Support harmonization across the network to ensure consistent core solutions are being implemented.

Be aware of technology trends and benchmarks in the industry. Benchmark against peers so that we inline with industry.

Requirements

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

Must be able to display in-depth knowledge and expertise in Automation solutions including Siemens PCS7, PLC, SCADA, i-Fix, Wonderware, Inmation and OSI Pi.

Displays strong problem solving capabilities.

Can display analytical and conceptual thinking.

Has a deep and broad understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing process, regulatory environment, trends in automation innovation, and financial acumen.

Leadership

An enterprise leader balancing and aligning goals and priorities to meet company objectives.

Ability to influence within the organization to drive decisions, alignment, and conflict resolution for complex cross-functional issues

Being a mentor developing future leaders.

Displays and drives our culture of safety, and quality into the organization.

Interaction

Is able to easily engage with both internal and external stakeholders to drive performance and rollout Automation solutions.

Works with Global Automation to align and implement Automation best practices.

Manages with a matrix of reporting lines and across functional areas.

Provides leadership to drive highly complex Automation.

Is capable of identifying new trends in the industry like cloud computing.

Provides inputs for defining the innovation roadmap in GMS Automation strategies

Key Requirements

Degree in engineering (M. Sc. / B. Sc.) or equivalent (mechanical / process / chemical or equivalent

Experience: 8 year’s experience in GMP manufacturing relevant to the specialist area of expertise.

Minimum of 4 years leadership experiences

Broad knowledge of Automation solutions and best practice in field of expertise.

High communication skills, analytical mind-set, ability to work under pressure.

GxP/QA knowledge.

Used to working in a complex global / matrix organization.

Can establish and coordinate service contracts with external service providers.

Additional desired Skills:

Experience with data analysis.

Good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry not limited to technical aspects only.

Skills

• Communication Skills
• Analytical Skills

Experience

• 8 years