Digital Plant Lead

Role Responsibilities

• Bridge business, technology, and data architectures for the manufacturing facility
• Represent the automation function in digital plant forums and design discussions
• Contribute to the digital strategy and definition of digital plant use cases
• Contribute to the development of the project data architecture
• Lead data-flow mapping activities across systems and platforms
• Support delivery of site-level data infrastructure (e.g., historians, log management platforms)
• Contribute to the overall automation philosophy for the program
• Communicate progress, risks, and needs to the Automation Project Manager
• Provide technical consulting as part of the Project Automation Team
• Interface with cross-functional disciplines to ensure project deliverables meet business and operational needs
• Maintain compliance with all required training and quality standards

Role Requirements

• Strong background in automation and OT operations (DCS engineering, batch manufacturing)
• Proven ability to translate process and operational needs into digital requirements
• Experience working across operations, process engineering, automation, and IT, effectively bridging functional silos
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical API or bulk manufacturing environments
• Previous experience delivering large-scale automation projects in the pharmaceutical industry
• Prior hands-on experience with batch DCS platforms (e.g., DeltaV Batch)
• Preferred experience with MES systems
• Preferred experience with plant historian platforms (e.g., PI systems)
• Strong understanding of GMPs, regulatory expectations, and computer system validation (CSV)
• Exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences