Barrington James
Senior Director / Head of Automation & Digital Systems
Barrington James, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Senior Director / Head of Automation & Digital Systems
We are currently partnered with a fast-growing CDMO who is looking for a Senior Director / Head of Automation & Digital Systems to oversee a large site expansion. This role will have the rare opportunity to design and scale automation capabilities from the ground up, building a team that will support the launch of a new manufacturing facility and drive digital transformation across GMP operations. Responsibilities
Set and deliver the automation and digital systems roadmap to support site expansions, tech transfers, and commercialization. Build and lead a cross-functional automation engineering team. Define and execute automation and digital systems strategy across sites. Oversee implementation, integration, and lifecycle management of DeltaV, Rockwell, Siemens PCS7, OSI PI, PAS-X, and Syncade. Partner with Manufacturing, MS&T, QA, and Validation teams to ensure reliable, compliant operations. Provide technical leadership for capital projects and site expansions. Represent automation during audits, inspections, and regulatory submissions. Job Requirements
12+ years of automation engineering experience in GMP-regulated pharma/biotech/CDMO environments. 7+ years of leadership experience building and developing automation teams, ideally during facility start-ups or large expansions. Proven expertise with DCS, MES, and SCADA platforms (DeltaV, Rockwell, Siemens PCS7, OSI PI, PAS-X, Syncade). Experience in integrating automation with ERP (SAP, Oracle) and LIMS for end-to-end digital manufacturing. Strong track record in supporting tech transfers, new product introductions, and scale-up programs In-depth knowledge of FDA/EMA compliance, validation (CSV), data integrity, and audit readiness. Demonstrated success improving manufacturing efficiency (OEE, batch cycle times, downtime reduction) through automation and digitalization. Preferred: Exposure to digital twins, advanced analytics, and Industry 4.0/Smart Factory initiatives. If you are interested in this role please apply quickly as it will not be available for long. You can apply by hitting the apply button or reach me directly at edumoulin@barringtonjames.com.
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We are currently partnered with a fast-growing CDMO who is looking for a Senior Director / Head of Automation & Digital Systems to oversee a large site expansion. This role will have the rare opportunity to design and scale automation capabilities from the ground up, building a team that will support the launch of a new manufacturing facility and drive digital transformation across GMP operations. Responsibilities
Set and deliver the automation and digital systems roadmap to support site expansions, tech transfers, and commercialization. Build and lead a cross-functional automation engineering team. Define and execute automation and digital systems strategy across sites. Oversee implementation, integration, and lifecycle management of DeltaV, Rockwell, Siemens PCS7, OSI PI, PAS-X, and Syncade. Partner with Manufacturing, MS&T, QA, and Validation teams to ensure reliable, compliant operations. Provide technical leadership for capital projects and site expansions. Represent automation during audits, inspections, and regulatory submissions. Job Requirements
12+ years of automation engineering experience in GMP-regulated pharma/biotech/CDMO environments. 7+ years of leadership experience building and developing automation teams, ideally during facility start-ups or large expansions. Proven expertise with DCS, MES, and SCADA platforms (DeltaV, Rockwell, Siemens PCS7, OSI PI, PAS-X, Syncade). Experience in integrating automation with ERP (SAP, Oracle) and LIMS for end-to-end digital manufacturing. Strong track record in supporting tech transfers, new product introductions, and scale-up programs In-depth knowledge of FDA/EMA compliance, validation (CSV), data integrity, and audit readiness. Demonstrated success improving manufacturing efficiency (OEE, batch cycle times, downtime reduction) through automation and digitalization. Preferred: Exposure to digital twins, advanced analytics, and Industry 4.0/Smart Factory initiatives. If you are interested in this role please apply quickly as it will not be available for long. You can apply by hitting the apply button or reach me directly at edumoulin@barringtonjames.com.
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