Head of Automation, OT & Manufacturing Intelligence
Core
Architect enterprise vision and operating standards for automation, OT, and manufacturing intelligence to accelerate life-changing medicines for people with rare diseases.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Automation, OT & Manufacturing Intelligence
Builds
Enterprise automation/OT roadmaps, harmonized global manufacturing networks, trusted manufacturing data intelligence, and industrial cybersecurity frameworks.
Domain
Biopharma manufacturing and highly regulated industrial operations
Required skills
Enterprise automation and OT strategy, OT infrastructure design (PLC, DCS, HMI, historians), Manufacturing data governance (MES, ERP, analytics), Industrial cybersecurity, cGMP/GxP/GAMP compliance, Cross-functional program leadership, Portfolio management, Technical standards and governance
Preferred skills
MBA or postgraduate qualification, Project/programme management certifications, Lean/operational excellence certifications, BioPhorum/ISPE industry forum experience, IT/OT convergence expertise
Technologies
PLC, DCS/Delta V, HMI, Historians, MES, ERP, Windows-based OT infrastructure, Vision and motion control systems
Responsibilities
Define enterprise automation/OT strategy and integrated network roadmaps; Act as design authority for automation architecture and control-system design; Drive convergence of platforms and ways of working across global sites; Set expectations for OT resilience, lifecycle health, and regulatory inspection readiness; Own OT cybersecurity strategy and risk management; Oversee manufacturing data flows and integrity; Lead large cross-functional automation/OT programs from concept to handover; Evolve the operating model and manage the automation/OT investment portfolio; Represent the network in external technology communities and manage strategic vendor frameworks; Lead the Projects Lead and Manufacturing Intelligence Lead teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
