Head of Automation — Pharma & GMP Systems

HEDON TECHNOLOGIES; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hedon Technologies in Leuven, Belgium, is seeking a Department Manager Automation to lead and develop the Automation department within a major pharmaceutical company. You will manage and coordinate a team of Automation Engineers and technical specialists, define the technical strategy, standards and priorities, and oversee projects from concept through qualification.

The role requires a Master’s in Automation, 10+ years in Automation/Control Systems, and strong pharma experience with GMP/GxP,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in Automation / Control Systems.
• Strong experience in the pharmaceutical industry and GMP/GxP.
• Excellent understanding of pharmaceutical processes and production environments.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing technical departments.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI and MES.
• Fluent in French and English; Dutch is a strong plus.
• Proactive, structured and solution-oriented mindset.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop the Automation department within a major pharmaceutical company.
• Manage and coordinate a team of Automation Engineers and technical specialists.
• Define the technical strategy, standards and priorities of the Automation department.
• Oversee automation projects from concept and design through engineering, commissioning and qualification.
• Ensure the delivery of robust and compliant automation solutions for complex pharmaceutical processes.
• Act as the main technical point of contact for Automation-related topics.
• Work with Process, Electrical, Instrumentation, Validation, QA and Production teams.
• Ensure GMP/GxP compliance and qualification/CSV activities.
• Manage resources, planning, budgets and technical performance within the department.
• Develop relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders for continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team management

PLC

DCS

SCADA

HMI

MES

GMP/GxP

Stakeholder management

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Formation

Master's degree in Automation

Outils

PLC

DCS

SCADA

HMI

MES

Description du poste

Hedon Technologies in Leuven, Belgium, is seeking a Department Manager Automation to lead and develop the Automation department within a major pharmaceutical company. You will manage and coordinate a team of Automation Engineers and technical specialists, define the technical strategy, standards and priorities, and oversee projects from concept through qualification.

The role requires a Master’s in Automation, 10+ years in Automation/Control Systems, and strong pharma experience with GMP/GxP,