GlaxoSmithKline
Automation Infrastructure Lead
GlaxoSmithKline, King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19406
Business Introduction: We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people.
Position Summary: The Automation Infrastructure Lead manages a team responsible for the OT Networks and data application systems in the Biopharmaceutical Operations Facility. The Automation Infrastructure Lead is tasked to lead a group of OT and Application Engineers supporting business-as-usual operations, system upkeep & maintenance, continuous improvement, and capital project execution.
Responsibilities:
Provide technical server management and stewardship of control systems and the OT network infrastructure. Provide technical application management fulfilling user requirements for InfoBatch (Informetric) and AgileDocs (Informetric) Oversee application engineers who perform routine administration and configuration management of systems for data aggregation and data analysis. Lead, manage and/or support capital projects from design through commissioning and handover. Ensure a strong cyber security posture for all site systems and networks by maintaining compliance with GSK standards. Work in a way that models respect for safety, quality compliance, data integrity and engineering standards. Maximize the performance and uptime of all site automation systems and networks. Supervise a high-performing team of technical contributors. Act as an effective primary point of contact for OT support and data acquisition systems. Qualifications/Skills:
Basic Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related field; and 4+ years of relevant technical experience. 5+ years of experience in automation systems design, programming, and troubleshooting. Experience in PLC programming (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens) and SCADA systems. Experience working in a GMP manufacturing environment. Experience with design, programming, commissioning, validation, and maintenance & troubleshooting of automation code and systems. Experience coding on one or more of the following products/platforms: Emerson DeltaV, Siemens Apogee/Desigo, SQL Databases, XML, XLS/XLT. Experience with systems administration, systems integration, and network troubleshooting. Preferred Qualifications & Skills: Master's of Science in Chemical, Software, or Electrical Engineering Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and electronic lab notebooks (ELNs). Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to automation in pharmaceutical research. Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, R, C#, or Java, and experience with scripting for automation. Experience with cloud computing platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure). Strong analytical skills and experience with data visualization tools. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to manage projects to completion on time and within budget. Ability to diagnose problems, generate options, prioritize issues, select optimal solutions, and implement decisions/resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to interact well with peers and senior personnel in multidisciplinary teams involving scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines. Strong stakeholder management and team leadership skills. Extensive coordination, planning, and organization abilities. Effective communication skills to articulate complex technical issues to non-engineering stakeholders. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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Provide technical server management and stewardship of control systems and the OT network infrastructure. Provide technical application management fulfilling user requirements for InfoBatch (Informetric) and AgileDocs (Informetric) Oversee application engineers who perform routine administration and configuration management of systems for data aggregation and data analysis. Lead, manage and/or support capital projects from design through commissioning and handover. Ensure a strong cyber security posture for all site systems and networks by maintaining compliance with GSK standards. Work in a way that models respect for safety, quality compliance, data integrity and engineering standards. Maximize the performance and uptime of all site automation systems and networks. Supervise a high-performing team of technical contributors. Act as an effective primary point of contact for OT support and data acquisition systems. Qualifications/Skills:
Basic Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related field; and 4+ years of relevant technical experience. 5+ years of experience in automation systems design, programming, and troubleshooting. Experience in PLC programming (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens) and SCADA systems. Experience working in a GMP manufacturing environment. Experience with design, programming, commissioning, validation, and maintenance & troubleshooting of automation code and systems. Experience coding on one or more of the following products/platforms: Emerson DeltaV, Siemens Apogee/Desigo, SQL Databases, XML, XLS/XLT. Experience with systems administration, systems integration, and network troubleshooting. Preferred Qualifications & Skills: Master's of Science in Chemical, Software, or Electrical Engineering Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and electronic lab notebooks (ELNs). Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to automation in pharmaceutical research. Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, R, C#, or Java, and experience with scripting for automation. Experience with cloud computing platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure). Strong analytical skills and experience with data visualization tools. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to manage projects to completion on time and within budget. Ability to diagnose problems, generate options, prioritize issues, select optimal solutions, and implement decisions/resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to interact well with peers and senior personnel in multidisciplinary teams involving scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines. Strong stakeholder management and team leadership skills. Extensive coordination, planning, and organization abilities. Effective communication skills to articulate complex technical issues to non-engineering stakeholders. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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