Global Automation Engineering & Technology Head
About the role
The Global Automation Engineering & Technology Head is accountable for defining and executing the enterprise strategy for GxP manufacturing and laboratory digital systems, including PCS, MES, OT Data Systems, and LIMS platforms. This role provides global lifecycle ownership, governance, and standards for platforms, data, and recipes across manufacturing and QC laboratories, ensuring harmonized, compliant, and future-ready operations. Acting as a Center of Excellence, the position establishes digital roadmaps, oversees Tier 1 project delivery and Tier 2/3 governance, and drives strategic partnerships with suppliers and platform providers. The role interfaces broadly across I&T, Operations, Technical Operations, Quality, and Data Analytics to enable an integrated, data-driven, and innovation-oriented digital ecosystem.
Reporting relationships: Reports to Global Head Engineering. Direct reports: Lab Systems Lead, Manufacturing Data Systems Lead, Automation Standards, Governance & AI Strategy, OT Partner Enablement, OT Innovation & Capital Delivery Lead.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the global Operational Technology (OT) strategy and roadmap for manufacturing and QC systems, ensuring alignment with I&T and business strategies.
- Advance paperless, recipe-driven, and data-integrated execution aligned to ISA-88/95 and Pharma 4.0 principles.
- Prioritize OT initiatives that enhance productivity, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing reliability.
- Communicate OT strategy