Associate Director Automation and Digital Manufacturing
Core
Strategic leadership and lifecycle management of site automation, operational technology (OT), manufacturing computer systems, industrial cybersecurity, and digital manufacturing capabilities to ensure safety, compliance, and future business needs.
Role type
Associate Director, Automation & Digital Manufacturing
Builds
Site automation and digital manufacturing roadmap, multi-disciplinary technical organization, and advanced analytics/AI-enabled tools for safety, quality, and supply reliability.
Domain
Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical manufacturing, Industrial Automation, OT Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic planning, PLC/DCS/HMI architecture, OT cybersecurity governance, GxP compliance, budget management, vendor/integrator management, team leadership, risk assessment, change control, capital project management
Preferred skills
Advanced degree, AI/analytics implementation, digital twin usage, predictive maintenance, Industry 4.0 technologies
Technologies
PLC, DCS, HMI, historian, MES, industrial networks, Windows-based OT infrastructure, vision systems, motion control
Responsibilities
Develop and execute automation and digital manufacturing roadmaps; govern standards for automation architecture and integration; ensure manufacturing systems are validated, secure, and compliant; lead OT cybersecurity improvement plans; identify opportunities for AI and advanced analytics; manage strategic system integrator and supplier relationships; develop and manage operating and capital budgets; lead and coach technical teams; build cross-functional partnerships.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
