Associate Director, Instrumentation
Core
Technical authority and SME for field instrumentation and control systems supporting large-scale biopharmaceutical capital projects, ensuring compliant implementation across GMP manufacturing facilities.
Role type
Senior IC Instrumentation Engineering Leader
Builds
Safe, compliant, reliable, and maintainable process instrumentation solutions for biopharmaceutical manufacturing and utility systems.
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Process Engineering / GMP Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Field instrumentation and control systems expertise, Engineering standards establishment, Technical leadership for instrumentation selection and lifecycle management, Global project management, Vendor and contractor management, GMP and regulatory compliance knowledge, Commissioning strategy execution, Control strategy definition, Digitalization and smart manufacturing integration, Risk-based decision making, Negotiation skills
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Engineering, AI and digital innovation experience, Mentorship of next-generation leaders
Technologies
PLC/DCS/SCADA platforms, Manufacturing execution systems, ATEX ratings, Network communication protocols, Control valve sizing tools
Responsibilities
Lead instrumentation team and provide technical oversight of Engineering contractor design activities, Establish engineering standards and execution strategies for field instruments, Review and approve instrumentation deliverables including P&IDs, Loop drawings, and Cause and Effect matrices, Support design reviews, HAZOPs, and FAT/SAT activities, Lead instrumentation commissioning strategy and execution for process systems, Troubleshoot startup and operational issues related to instrumentation and controls, Partner with automation teams to ensure proper integration between field instrumentation and control platforms
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
