Automation & Cyber Security Lead

GlaxoSmithKline; Korangi Town; On-site; PKR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan seeks a hands-on professional to lead automation and cyber security for a manufacturing site in Korangi Town, Karachi. You will work closely with engineering, operations, quality and vendors to design, deliver and protect control systems.

The role offers technical growth, visible impact on site reliability and a chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years hands-on experience in industrial automation or control systems.
• Practical experience with PLCs and SCADA or distributed control systems.
• Experience implementing or supporting industrial cyber security measures.
• Experience in commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) or formal equipment handover.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with operational technology network design and segmentation.
• Familiarity with validation or quality management software and tools.
• Experience leading automation projects and managing vendor contracts.
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation and support of PLC, SCADA and control system automation projects.
• Own industrial cyber security tasks including risk assessments, system hardening and incident response planning.
• Plan and lead commissioning, qualification and formal handover of automated equipment.
• Investigate automation incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage third-party vendors and contractors to deliver safe, timely and compliant solutions.
• Maintain accurate records in maintenance, validation and security systems for audits.

Skills

Automation

Cybersecurity

Data Integrity

GxP Regulations

Problem Solving

Risk Awareness

Standards Compliance

Manufacturing Technologies

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Digital Fluency

Asset Life Cycle Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechatronics/ Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

PLCs

SCADA

Distributed Control Systems

OT Network Design

IQ/OQ/PQ

Job description

You will lead automation and cyber security for a manufacturing site in Pakistan. You will work closely with engineering, operations, quality and vendors to design, deliver and protect control systems. We value practical problem solvers who communicate clearly and collaborate kindly. This role offers technical growth, visible impact on site reliability and a chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation and support of PLC, SCADA and control system automation projects.
• Own industrial cyber security tasks including risk assessments, system hardening and incident response planning.
• Plan and lead commissioning, qualification and formal handover of automated equipment.
• Investigate automation incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage third-party vendors and contractors to deliver safe, timely and compliant solutions.
• Maintain accurate records in maintenance, validation and security systems for audits.

Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 -5 years hands-on experience in industrial automation or control systems.
• Practical experience with PLCs and SCADA or distributed control systems.
• Experience implementing or supporting industrial cyber security measures.
• Experience in commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) or formal equipment handover.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with operational technology network design and segmentation.
• Familiarity with validation or quality management software and tools.
• Experience leading automation projects and managing vendor contracts.
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments.

Skills

• Asset Life Cycle Management
• Automation
• Cybersecurity
• Data Integrity
• Digital Fluency
• GxP Regulations
• Lean Management
• Manufacturing Technologies
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Problem Solving
• Risk Awareness
• Standards Compliance

Why GSK?

Unifying science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

We are a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. Find out more on our career site.