Automation Manager 18580

Veritaz AB; Sweden; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritaz AB is seeking an experienced Automation Lead to drive the automation workstream for a major pharmaceutical investment project in Sweden. You will define the automation strategy, lead system design, implementation, testing, and deployment of DeltaV architectures, and oversee batch controls and recipe implementations.

The role requires deep expertise in process automation, batch systems, and validation (CSV) with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience leading automation projects in GMP/GxP environments.
• Deep expertise in process automation and batch systems.
• Hands-on DeltaV architecture, design and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of CSV and validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall automation workstream for a major pharmaceutical investment project.
• Define and drive the automation strategy and control philosophy.
• Lead automation system design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Design and implement DeltaV automation architecture and solutions.
• Develop and manage batch automation systems and recipe implementation.
• Coordinate system integration between equipment, automation platforms, and surrounding systems.
• Design and review sequence logic, interlocks, alarm management, HMI solutions, and operator interfaces.
• Lead technical design reviews and make key technical decisions.
• Coordinate automation engineers and cross-functional technical teams.
• Collaborate closely with process, validation, commissioning, and production teams.
• Plan and oversee FAT, SAT, automation testing, and verification activities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GxP, and Computerized System Validation (CSV) requirements.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness of automation systems.
• Prepare and maintain automation documentation, functional specifications, and control strategies.

Skills

Automation leadership

DeltaV architecture

Batch control

System integration

HMI design

Cross-functional leadership

Process automation

CSV/GxP knowledge

GMP exposure

Tools

DeltaV

Job description

Assignment Description

We are looking for an experienced Automation Lead

What You Will Work On

• Lead the overall automation workstream for a major pharmaceutical investment project
• Define and drive the automation strategy and control philosophy
• Lead automation system design, implementation, testing, and deployment
• Design and implement DeltaV automation architecture and solutions
• Develop and manage batch automation systems and recipe implementation
• Coordinate system integration between equipment, automation platforms, and surrounding systems
• Design and review sequence logic, interlocks, alarm management, HMI solutions, and operator interfaces
• Lead technical design reviews and make key technical decisions
• Coordinate automation engineers and cross-functional technical teams
• Collaborate closely with process, validation, commissioning, and production teams
• Plan and oversee FAT, SAT, automation testing, and verification activities
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GxP, and Computerized System Validation (CSV) requirements
• Support commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness of automation systems
• Prepare and maintain automation documentation, functional specifications, and control strategies

What You Bring

• Several years of experience leading automation projects within the pharmaceutical industry or other GMP/GxP-regulated environments
• Deep expertise in process automation, batch systems, and control strategies
• Extensive hands-on experience with DeltaV architecture, design, and implementation
• Strong experience with batch control, recipe implementation, and system integration
• Solid understanding of sequence logic, interlocks, alarm management, HMI design, and operator interfaces
• Experience integrating equipment with automation and surrounding systems
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GxP, and Computerized System Validation (CSV)
• Experience leading technical design reviews and making architecture decisions
• Proven ability to lead automation engineers and coordinate cross-functional technical teams
• Experience planning and executing FAT, SAT, automation testing, and verification
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills