Director, Analytical Operations- Laboratory Automation
Core
Strategic leader responsible for designing, implementing, and managing automated platforms and workflows to transform manual sample preparation and analysis into seamless, high-throughput operations within the Analytical Development organization.
Role type
Director, Laboratory Automation
Builds
Automated, integrated laboratory workflows for method development, sample management, and high-throughput testing.
Domain
Pharmaceutical/Biotech Analytical Development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Laboratory automation strategy, robotics integration (liquid handlers, robotic arms), LIMS/ELN/SDMS integration, data integrity principles, capital planning, team leadership, vendor management, Lean/continuous improvement.
Preferred skills
API-based integration, data pipelines, executive stakeholder communication, change leadership.
Technologies
Liquid handling platforms, robotic arms, plate handling, barcode/RFID, vision systems, LIMS, ELN, SDMS.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute multi-year automation roadmap; lead selection and lifecycle management of automation platforms; partner with functional leaders to translate scientific workflows into automated processes; supervise integration of HPLC/GC/MS instruments with robotics; manage vendor relationships and capital planning; build and lead a high-performing team of automation engineers and scientists.
Seniority
Director, strategic & operational leadership
