Head of Lab Automation Strategy & Data Platforms

GlaxoSmithKline; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharma company is seeking a Director of Automation Infrastructure to architect and execute an innovative automation strategy. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, driving the creation of lab-in-a-loop systems, and integrating automation platforms to enhance research productivity. Candidates should have extensive experience in automation infrastructure, strong leadership skills, and a background in Life Sciences or Engineering. GSK offers a commitment to an agile working culture and a focus on patient impact.

Benefits

Agile working culture

Impact on global health

Diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in automation infrastructure with leadership roles.
• Proven record of success in lab-in-a-loop systems delivery.
• Strong understanding of automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire global, cross-functional teams.
• Build partnerships to deploy lab automation for key business priorities.
• Deliver reliable and secure automation infrastructure.

Skills

Automation infrastructure design

Leadership

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or Computer Science

Advanced degree in relevant field

Tools

Laboratory information management systems (LIMS)

Electronic lab notebooks (ELNs)

Cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure)

Data visualization tools

Programming languages (Python, R, C#, Java)

Job description

A leading biopharma company is seeking a Director of Automation Infrastructure to architect and execute an innovative automation strategy. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, driving the creation of lab-in-a-loop systems, and integrating automation platforms to enhance research productivity. Candidates should have extensive experience in automation infrastructure, strong leadership skills, and a background in Life Sciences or Engineering. GSK offers a commitment to an agile working culture and a focus on patient impact.