Associate Director/Director Automation A leading pharmaceutical company is investing $4.5 billion to launch the Medicine Foundry, a first-of-its-kind facility that merges drug development and advanced manufacturing to boost efficiency, scalability, and sustainability. The automation team is building a site-wide system focused on safety, adaptability, and future readiness, and is seeking an experienced engineer with a strong automation background, leadership skills, and the ability to drive high-impact, high-risk initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement automation systems for scaling drug manufacturing. Ensure automation systems are safe and compliant with data integrity standards. Design and maintain flexible, highly automated equipment. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align automation with site strategy. Lead digital plant initiatives to enhance data collection and analysis. Innovate and maintain automated workflows within the Foundry. Support testing and deployment of new technologies. Provide training, maintenance, and expert troubleshooting for automated systems. Influence best practices through industry knowledge and external engagement. Basic Requirements Education & Experience : Bachelor's in Engineering/STEM + 15 years in automation, or Master's in Engineering/STEM + 12 years in automation.

Technical Skills : Experience with DeltaV and Rockwell systems. Proficiency in programming and tools like Atlassian. Familiarity with lab automation tools (e.g., Echo, Kingfisher, Mantis).

Preferred Qualifications Strong influence on technical decisions and high-throughput analytics. Recognized expert and mentor in automation. Experience in pharmaceutical automation system design and maintenance. Skilled in scripting and collaborating with lab scientists. Excellent organizational and documentation skills. Experience with lab information systems (e.g., Benchling, Signals). Proven contributor to positive organizational culture. Please reach out to Martin Wenzel if you're interested in learning more: martin.wenzel@meetlifesciences.com