Senior Manager Automation

Regeneron Ireland; Limerick; On-site; EUR 87,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Equity awards

Pension or retirement benefits

401(k) company match

Health and wellness programs

Fitness centers

Insurance benefits

Paid time off

Family support benefits

Job summary

Regeneron Ireland in Limerick is seeking a Sr Manager Automation to lead the OT engineers and oversee configuration and installation of biopharma process equipment. This onsite role collaborates with Validation, Manufacturing, and QC to ensure compliant operations and data integrity.

You will mentor staff, drive training and career development, manage budgets and vendor relations, and serve as SME during inspections and investigations to support Regeneron’s mission to deliver life‑changing

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Science, Engineering or Software Programming.
• 8+ years of experience with 5+ years in supervisory roles.
• Knowledge of cGMP biotech/pharma operations and quality policies.
• Strong project management and cross-functional influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead OT engineers/specialists team.
• Coordinate configuration and support of lab and process equipment.
• Mentor, performance manage and develop staff.
• Act as SME during regulatory inspections and investigations.
• Ensure data integrity across manufacturing and testing.
• Oversee budgets, vendor relationships and service contracts.

Education

BS/BA in Science, Engineering or Software Programming

Job description

Build our future together: At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life‑changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Sr Manager Automation to join our IT PMO and Business Operations team in Limerick in an onsite position. In this role, you will oversee the group responsible for the configuration and installation of new biopharmaceutical process and manufacturing laboratory equipment while collaborating with personnel in the Automation Department. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast‑growing, science‑driven organisation making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site.

When & where:

Location: Raheen, Limerick

Discover your role:

• Building and leading a team of OT engineers/specialists.
• Providing mentoring, performance management, and career development.
• Responsible for ensuring training, development, and compliance of direct reports and subordinate staff.
• Coordinating activities related to configuration and support of laboratory and process equipment.
• Acting as a Subject Matter Expert during regulatory inspections and internal investigations.
• Managing projects related to process equipment and laboratory software automation.
• Leading the workflow within automation Support groups; setting priorities and vetting requests for automation services.
• Partnering with the Validation Department by providing technical personnel for configuration and qualification of equipment.
• Supporting the regulatory compliance and efforts through audit participation and quality systems development.
• Collaborating with Manufacturing, QC and Maintenance as a technical advisor.
• Ensuring integrity is maintained for data generated during manufacturing and testing of drug product.
• Owning the architecture and lifecycle management of OT equipment.
• Leading investigations and CAPAs related to OT system deviations, outages, or data integrity events.
• Managing OT‑related capital and operational budgets, vendor relationships, and service contracts.

This role requires:

• Requires BS/BA in Science, Engineering or Software Programming and 8+ years of experience (5+ years of supervisory experience).
• Current knowledge of cGMP biotech/pharma operations, industry trends, regulatory and quality policies, procedures and documentation methods.
• Solid understanding of software Design Lifecycle and Quality Risk Management.
• Demonstrated project management expertise.
• Proven capability in resolving complex inter‑departmental and organisational issues.
• Strength in influencing leaders in cross‑functional roles regarding automation solutions.

Salary Range (annually)

€86,800.00 - €141,200.00

Benefits

• annual bonuses or other incentive plans
• equity awards
• pension or retirement benefits
• 401(k) company match
• health and wellness programs
• fitness centers
• insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
• paid time off
• family support benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship. Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits.

Company Overview

Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life‑transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician‑scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA‑approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, infectious diseases and rare diseases. Regeneron is also proud of award‑winning culture of innovation, being recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020, and Forbes JUST companies in 2020, among others.