Automation Program Lead

Valspec; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 562,000 - 712,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Performance incentives

Job summary

Valspec on the East Coast is seeking an Automation Program Lead to drive automation, digital systems, and computerized system readiness across a greenfield pharma/biotech campus.

You will coordinate controls, SCADA, MES, and related systems, own automation governance and deployment readiness, and drive cross-functional alignment between automation and CQV teams. Valspec offers ESOP and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Extensive DeltaV platform experience and pharma automation leadership.
• Proven track record delivering greenfield pharma/biotech automation programs.
• Experience with large capital projects involving automation, digital systems qualification.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation commissioning and qualification strategies.
• Coordinate controls, SCADA, MES, and related systems activities.
• Own governance, digital systems integration, and deployment readiness.
• Drive cross-functional alignment between automation and CQV teams.

Skills

DeltaV

Greenfield pharma

Automation governance

SCADA/MES integration

Job description

Valspec - a global provider of system validation and lifecycle services - provides commissioning and qualification of computerized systems for clients in the Life Sciences industry. Established in 1999, Valspec’s mission is to provide a wide spectrum of services that help its clients meet their capital project and lifecycle maintenance goals.

Valspec’s projects are critical to the industry, and to the people who rely on its products. Many projects ensure that life-changing drugs are available to those who need them; others streamline production to meet demand at a lower cost, allowing for the discovery of new and innovative therapies.

Automation Program Lead - East Coast (Greenfield Pharma/Biotech Program)

About the Role
Join a large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion as Automation Program Lead, driving automation, digital systems, and computerized system readiness across a greenfield campus.

What You'll Do

• Develop automation commissioning and qualification strategies
• Coordinate controls, SCADA, MES, and related systems activities
• Own Automation Governance, Digital Systems Integration, MES/EBR Governance, CSV Coordination, and Deployment Readiness
• Drive cross-functional alignment between automation and CQV teams

What We're Looking For

• Extensive DeltaV platform experience (strongly preferred)
• Track record leading automation programs on greenfield pharma/biotech builds
• Experience with large capital projects involving automation and digital systems qualification

Location: East Coast (site-specific details shared during interview process)

Why Join Valspec?

At Valspec, we offer more than just a job - we provide a career experience rooted in a standout culture, collaborative environment, and a strong sense of ownership. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, every team member has a stake in our success, fostering a shared commitment to excellence and innovation. We also offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Premium medical coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Unique performance incentives
• And more - all designed to support your growth, well-being, and future.

Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is prioritized, and your success is shared.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Also, we are not interested in working on a corp-to-corp basis with other companies at this time.

Any third-party unsolicited resume submission(s) will immediately become the property of Valspec. Valspec will not pay any fee to a submitting employment agency, person, or entity unless a signed agreement is established.

Valspec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are committed to providing a professional environment free of any discrimination or harassment, and we are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.