Manager — Digital and Automation

CPI; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider in Tees Valley is looking for a dynamic Manager to lead their Digital and Automation team. This strategic leadership role focuses on developing and implementing the digital strategy, ensuring innovative solutions in biologics. The successful candidate will have a strong educational background in relevant fields and significant experience in data analysis and automation technologies. A range of benefits including generous holiday and pension schemes are offered.

Benefits

Up to 36 days holiday

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working

Learning and Development Opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Significant experience in sample, process, and data analysis.
• Expertise in software tools for automation and control.
• Knowledge of data acquisition and data modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of technologies into digital assets.
• Manage Digital and Automation strategy implementation.
• Support training for the technical teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Process control

Programming in Python

Automation technology

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Science, Engineering or Data Science

PhD in relevant discipline

Tools

Labview

Matlab

PCS7

Job description

Why this role is important for CPI’s

work

CPI has an exciting opportunity for adynamic and visionary manager to lead our Digital and Automation team. This is astrategic leadership role, offering the opportunity to lead the development and implementation of our digital and automation strategy, enabling cutting‑edge solutions that shape the future of biologics.

The successful candidate will manage a multidisciplinary team, drive technical excellence, and deliver complex projects involving Data, Digital & Automation. Your work will directly support the implementation of the biologics technology team strategy and contribute to the development of innovative therapeutics.

Some exciting projects the team have recently worked onare :

3D Bio-Tissues : Cellular agriculture : formulating growth media for cultivated meat production

Developing acell free expression system

The Role

Key tasks in the Manager – Digital and Automation role will include (but are not limited to the below). Please download the job description for full details available on the CPI careers page :

• To provide leadership to the integration of technologies, applications, processes and equipment into CPI Digital & Automation Assets and capabilities
• Have ownership of Digital and Automation strategy implementation to define and resource its implementation plan, coordinating with other Technology Teams and central areas of expertise.
• Functionally lead, manage, support and actively participate in the work required to deliver project goals on collaborative research & development, commercial and internal projects.
• To support or develop plans for the training of the technical, operation and engineer teams to achieve effective use of Digital and Automation Assets and related systems and expand its capabilities over time in keeping with the business needs and strategy.
• To undertake all management activities to ensure the smooth running of the group.
• Lead the integration of control software solutions and automation technologies to support bioprocessing operations, including for continuous processing

The person we are seeking

It is essential that the successful candidate is educated to Degree Level (or equivalent) in a relevant Science, Engineering or Data Science discipline with significant experience and;

• Has expertise in sample, process and data analysis in aCPI pursued industry vertical development setting
• Possesses knowledge of data acquisition, data analysis, statistics and data modelling relevant to scientific research
• Has experience of software tools covering areas of simulation for process control, modelling, automation and scheduling
• Has significant, technical expertise in the design of and development of analytical technologies, advanced control, automation and data collection projects including data acquisition, equipment integration

It would be advantageous if the successful candidate was also educated to PhD level (or equivalent) in a relevant Science, Engineering or Data Science discipline and had a working knowledge of;

• Simulation tools including process control and modelling software, such as Labview or Matlab
• Advanced process control software e.g. Pharma MV and integration of data models for process control
• Industrial control software such as PCS7 and development of control strategies

Alongside

• Knowledge and skills in programming and scripting languages, such as Python, Cor Javascript
• Experience of working in regulated environments working to standards such as ISO and GMP as applicable to the industry vertical
• Expertise of the functional management and development of collaborative interdisciplinary teams

What does CPI offer you?

At CPI, we offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, this includes :

• Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus a holiday purchasing scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance and accident insurance schemes
• Flexible working
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Free parking