Associate Director - Automation Engineering – Hybrid Manufacturing
Scorpion Therapeutics, West Lebanon, IN, United States
Role Summary
The Associate Director-Automation Engineering is responsible for the supervision of the process control engineers and consultants that support the daily operations of the Hybrid facility. The role also oversees the productivity and development of the team to ensure reliable and compliant control applications and systems are used in manufacturing, and partners to influence and implement within the process control organization to support the process control technical agenda, business priorities, and compliance objectives. During the project delivery and startup phases (startup expected 2025 to 2028), leadership roles will be fluid and dynamic as the organization builds capabilities to support GMP operations and site culture.
Responsibilities
Administrative Leadership
Supervise and coach process control team, including performance reviews and development plans
Staffing, including recruiting, resource planning, and succession planning
Process control work coordination
Review and monitor financial performance; commit to meeting targets
Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Business Plan
Operational Excellence
Demonstrate a commitment to environmental, health, and safety
Identify, track, and report key indicators of functional performance
Ensure team operates in a state of compliance
Organizational Capability
Set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work products
Ensure focus by engineers and completion of critical assignments with monitoring and reporting
Foster teamwork within the department and demonstrate interpersonal skills
Maintain technical depth and rigor in deliverables
Make independent decisions and network with others as appropriate
Function as a leader and as a member of management teams
Qualifications
Required: Minimum B.S. in Engineering with experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in API and Biologics manufacturing
Required: 10+ years of experience in Biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing
Preferred: Experience in design, development, commissioning, and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites utilizing SCADA, DCS, and MES systems (DeltaV, Rockwell, Syncade, etc)
Preferred: Experience as a member of group leadership in running the plant, including participation in management sub-teams
Skills
Strong leadership and people-management capabilities
Experience with process control standards, automation lifecycle, and compliance practices
Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration across automation and compliance teams
Education
B.S. in Engineering (required)
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Responsibilities
Administrative Leadership
Supervise and coach process control team, including performance reviews and development plans
Staffing, including recruiting, resource planning, and succession planning
Process control work coordination
Review and monitor financial performance; commit to meeting targets
Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Business Plan
Operational Excellence
Demonstrate a commitment to environmental, health, and safety
Identify, track, and report key indicators of functional performance
Ensure team operates in a state of compliance
Organizational Capability
Set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work products
Ensure focus by engineers and completion of critical assignments with monitoring and reporting
Foster teamwork within the department and demonstrate interpersonal skills
Maintain technical depth and rigor in deliverables
Make independent decisions and network with others as appropriate
Function as a leader and as a member of management teams
Qualifications
Required: Minimum B.S. in Engineering with experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in API and Biologics manufacturing
Required: 10+ years of experience in Biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing
Preferred: Experience in design, development, commissioning, and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites utilizing SCADA, DCS, and MES systems (DeltaV, Rockwell, Syncade, etc)
Preferred: Experience as a member of group leadership in running the plant, including participation in management sub-teams
Skills
Strong leadership and people-management capabilities
Experience with process control standards, automation lifecycle, and compliance practices
Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration across automation and compliance teams
Education
B.S. in Engineering (required)
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