Senior Automation Manager

Genentech

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Work type
On-site
Location
Holly Springs, NC
Salary
$130,600–$242,600 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
150 days ago
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About Genentech

Genentech is a leading research-driven company dedicated to discovering and developing, manufacturing, and commercializing medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases.

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TL;DR · Senior Automation Manager

The Senior Automation Manager joins the ITOT team to support Pharma Technical Manufacturing for a greenfield drug product manufacturing facility. This role involves leading the site automation engineering team through the design, commissioning, and validation of process control systems for large-volume, low-cost medicines. Key responsibilities include driving automation strategy, managing life cycle systems, and ensuring data integrity across automated platforms. The candidate will utilize expertise in Rockwell SCADA, DeltaV Distributed Control Systems, Pharmasuite, OSIsoft PI, Studio 5000 Logix, and various OPC architectures. Technical requirements include experience with controllers, power supplies, I/Os, antivirus, and backup applications within a GxP environment. The role addresses the technical challenge of establishing high-efficiency manufacturing for cardiovascular, renal, and metabolism medicines, specifically focusing on metabolic medicines for obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

What you'll do

  • Manage and lead the site automation engineering team while overseeing professional development and daily operations.
  • Drive the automation strategy for the facility to ensure alignment with global standards and local manufacturing needs.
  • Oversee the design, commissioning, and validation of process control systems for the Greenfield project.
  • Maintain the validated state of systems and processes by generating necessary qualification protocols.
  • Establish and maintain robust lifecycle management for all site control and manufacturing systems.
  • Partner with IT and Quality stakeholders to ensure data integrity and compliance across automated platforms.
  • Serve as the primary technical owner and administrator for Distributed Control Systems, including Rockwell SCADA and DeltaV.
  • Lead large and complex automation projects while driving initiatives for reliability and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or a related engineering or scientific discipline.
  • Minimum of 10 years of systems engineer experience in designing, implementing, and supporting Rockwell control systems.
  • At least 3 years of experience managing teams.
  • Experience administering control systems such as Rockwell SCADA as a System Administrator.
  • Experience with control system hardware including controllers, power supplies, and I/Os.
  • Proficiency in GxP environments with a strong understanding of GAMP5 and computer system validation (CSV) requirements.
  • Experience with DeltaV Distributed Control Systems and other site control systems.
  • Ability to participate in a 24X7 on-call environment to meet business continuity requirements.

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