Manager — Digital and Automation

Centre for Process Innovation; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotech innovation leader in the UK is seeking a dynamic Manager for their Digital and Automation team. This pivotal role involves leading the implementation of cutting-edge digital strategies and managing a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant degree and possess significant technical expertise in data analysis and automation software. Experience in regulated environments is preferred, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python is advantageous. The role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to the advancement of innovative therapeutics.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in integrating technologies into Digital & Automation.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and projects.
• Knowledge in programming and regulatory standards such as ISO9001 and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Digital & Automation strategies.
• Manage projects in collaborative research and development.
• Oversee training plans for technical and operational staff.
• Integrate control software solutions for bioprocessing.

Skills

Sample, process and data analysis expertise

Knowledge of data acquisition and analysis

Experience in software tools for simulation and automation

Skills in programming/scripting languages like Python

Education

Degree in Science, Engineering or Data Science

PhD in relevant field (advantageous)

Tools

Labview

Matlab

PCS7

Pharma MV

Job description

CPI has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and visionary manager to lead our Digital and Automation team. This is a strategic 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 on are:

• Integrating continuous technologies for the rapid, cost‑effective delivery of biotherapeutics to patients
• 3D Bio‑Tissues: Cellular agriculture: formulating growth media for cultivated meat production
• Developing a cell 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 & 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 & 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 a CPI 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, C or Javascript
• Experience of working in regulated environments working to standards such as ISO9001 and GMP as applicable to the industry vertical
• Expertise of the functional management and development of collaborative interdisciplinary teams