Automation & Digital Manufacturing Leader

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Monksland

Remote

EUR 140,000 - 185,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks an Associate Director of Automation & Digital Manufacturing in Athlone, Ireland.

You will define the strategy for site automation, OT, manufacturing systems and cybersecurity, leading a multi-disciplinary team across Manufacturing, Quality, Validation and IT. The role drives roadmaps for lifecycle management, validation, and continuous improvement, while championing Industry 4.0, AI-enabled tools and digital twins to enhance safety, quality and reliability.

Qualifications

Experience leading automation and OT teams in regulated pharma environments.
Ability to develop roadmaps for automation and digital manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of validation, cybersecurity and data integrity.

Responsibilities

Own and drive automation strategy and roadmaps for site operations.
Lead security, validation and lifecycle management of manufacturing systems.
Champion Industry 4.0, AI-enabled tools and analytics for reliability and quality.
Influence cross-functional partners including Manufacturing, Quality and IT.
Ensure compliance, risk management and cost-effective delivery.