About the Job:
Key role in the design, build, and operational readiness of a new state-of-the-art drug manufacturing facility. The position will support the delivery of critical process, automation, and equipment systems required for sterile manufacturing, ensuring the facility is designed, commissioned, and qualified in line with GMP and regulatory requirements.
You will act as the key interface between Operations, Engineering, Automation, Quality, and external partners, driving the successful implementation of process improvements, automation upgrades, and technology transfers to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage process and automation projects from initiation through execution and closure, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines, scope, and budget.
* Coordinate cross-functional project teams, including Operations, Automation, Engineering, Quality, and external vendors, to ensure successful project execution.
* Provide technical leadership in process engineering and automation systems, including DCS, PLC, and SCADA platforms, ensuring systems are designed, implemented, and maintained in compliance with site and regulatory requirements.
* Oversee root cause investigations and drive implementation of CAPAs related to process, equipment, and automation systems, ensuring timely resolution and sustainable improvements.
* Manage and support technology transfer and process scale-up activities, ensuring smooth integration into manufacturing operations.
* Ensure GMP computerised systems within project scope maintain full data integrity, compliance, and operational performance.
* Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing efficiency, reducing costs, improving process reliability, and enhancing automation capabilities.
* Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities associated with new equipment, process changes, and automation systems.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
* Proven experience managing technical engineering or automation projects within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
* Strong technical background in process engineering, automation, and manufacturing systems, including process control systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA).
* Demonstrated experience delivering process improvements, equipment implementations, or automation projects from concept through to completion.
* Strong understanding of equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), process validation, and GMP compliance requirements.
* Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders in a complex manufacturing environment.
* Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
* Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.
This is a lead position with a technical delivery aspect - Ideally someone who is capable of working in a high-pace environment.