Head of Automation – Digital Engineering

Jobtailor; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 280.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned leader to head Automation and Digital Engineering, shaping a multi-year vision for a globally aligned function. You will manage a 10+ person engineering workforce and coordinate with strategic providers on a multi-billion CHF CAPEX portfolio.

You will advance automation capabilities, set engineering standards, and partner with stakeholders to drive sustainable, cost-efficient design and deployment across manufacturing and process development, with 40–50% travel.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• MS or MBA desirable.
• Experience leading and coaching multi-disciplinary teams.

Aufgaben

• Provide leadership and oversight to Automation and Digital Engineering with a global scope.
• Oversee and develop a technical workforce of 10+ employees globally and strategic providers.
• Develop capabilities in automation and digital engineering while ensuring efficient processes.
• Partner with stakeholders to evolve global engineering standards and technology advances.
• Leverage technologies to prepare for future automation challenges in manufacturing and process development.
• Ensure sustainable and cost-effective design and implementation strategies.
• Develop partnerships with external automation firms aligned with Global Procurement.
• Foster global communities of practice for automation engineers.
• Collaborate with Pharma Digital and IT/OT on a comprehensive automation strategy.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Global team leadership

Automation expertise

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

MBA

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to the Automation and Digital Engineering function, including creating a vision and multi-year strategies for a globally aligned function.
• Oversee and develop a technical workforce of 10+ employees globally, alongside strategic service providers delivering a multi-billion CHF CAPEX portfolio.
• Develop capabilities and expertise in automation and digital engineering while ensuring engineering processes are efficient and effective.
• Partner with key stakeholders to evolve global engineering standards and technology advances in automation engineering strategies.
• Leverage innovative technologies to prepare the organization for future automation engineering challenges in manufacturing and process development.
• Ensure innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective design and implementation strategies by keeping pace with global industry trends.
• Develop excellent partnerships with external automation engineering firms in alignment with Global Procurement to optimally deliver capital projects.
• Foster and drive network collaboration by establishing and leading global communities of practice for automation engineers.
• Partner with Pharma Digital and IT/OT to develop a comprehensive strategy for aligning information and operational technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline; an MS or MBA is desirable.
• At least 12 to 15 years of experience in engineering, automation, and digital technologies, preferably in the biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience leading and coaching multi-disciplinary teams within a corporate business environment.
• Proven success in leading regional or global engineering organizations and managing large-scale CAPEX portfolios.
• Deep expertise in automation engineering, including knowledge of governance, sustainability, and energy efficiency.
• Experience in navigating and influencing global cultures and a track record of driving change while balancing risks.
• Willingness to travel (40 - 50%).

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Engineering
• MBA