Lead Process Automation Design

Kornferry; Bengaluru; Presencial; INR 1 800 000 - 4 200 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Kornferry seeks a Senior Process Automation Leader to head the automation discipline across GMP pharmaceutical facilities. You will drive engineering excellence, standardisation, and data-driven practices while supporting concept through lifecycle activities.

Responsibilities include leading automation engineers, shaping control philosophies and architectures, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in automation/controls; 10+ years in automation engineering within regulated industries.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and major capital projects.
• GMP/cGMP regulatory environments, CFR Part 11, Data Integrity awareness.
• Ability to drive standardisation, digital engineering, and continuous improvement.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop Process Automation Engineers within the GCC.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Continuous improvement

Digital mindset

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's Degree in Automation Engineering or related

Master's Degree preferred

Ferramentas

DCS

PLC

SCADA

Batch Control

Automation architectures

Life-cycle management tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Objectives / Purpose:

• Lead the Process Automation discipline within the GCC and provide automation engineering expertise supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities across all modalities.
• Build and develop Process Automation capabilities, talent, technical expertise, and succession pipelines within the GCC.
• Drive engineering excellence, innovation, standardisation, and continuous improvement through digital and data-driven engineering practices.
• Ensure automation solutions support GMP, quality, regulatory, safety, cybersecurity, and business requirements.

Accountabilities:

Leadership:

• Lead, coach, and develop Process Automation Engineers.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and capability development.
• Manage discipline capacity, priorities, and resource allocation.

Engineering Expertise & Design Support:

• Provide technical leadership for process automation solutions across OSD, Biologics, Plasma, and Fill-Finish facilities.
• Support automation concepts, control philosophies, automation architectures, and design reviews.
• Provide automation expertise during concept, FEED, detailed design reviews, and lifecycle activities.
• Coordinate interfaces with Process Engineering, Facilities & Utilities, Digital Manufacturing, CQV, and project teams.

Quality, Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure automation designs align with GMP requirements, Takeda standards, and applicable industry regulations.
• Ensure compliance with GAMP5, ISA-88, ISA-95, Data Integrity, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Lead technical reviews, risk assessments, lessons learned, and development of engineering best practices.
• Support inspection readiness and compliance initiatives.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

• Drive standardization and reuse of automation solutions.
• Promote innovation, digital engineering, and data-driven decision making.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reliability, sustainability, and engineering quality.
• Support development of automation design standards, templates, and best practices.

Education, Behavioural Competencies and Skills:Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Experience:

• 10+ years of automation engineering experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, plasma, or other regulated industries.
• Experience supporting process automation solutions across capital projects and manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and technical initiatives.
• Experience with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Leadership and talent development.
• Stakeholder management and collaboration.
• Strategic thinking and decision making.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Innovation and digital mindset.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Technical Skills

• DCS, PLC, SCADA, and Batch Control systems.
• Automation architectures and control philosophies.
• ISA-88 and ISA-95 principles.
• GAMP5, Data Integrity, and CFR Part 11 requirements.
• Pharmaceutical and GMP manufacturing processes.
• Automation lifecycle management and system integration.
• Digital engineering and automation design tools.

Locations:

IND - Bengaluru