Automation Senior Manager

WUXI XDC SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 180 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WUXI XDC Singapore Private Limited seeks an AIS Senior Manager to lead Automation Integration Services for DS and DP manufacturing, ensuring reliable, compliant operations and driving digitalization initiatives.

You will develop a high-performing automation team, oversee DCS/PLC/SCADA/HMI systems, manage changes and validations, and coordinate with QA, IT, and manufacturing to sustain excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automation/Electrical/Instrumentation or related discipline.
• 8–10 years in automation/controls/engineering in GMP manufacturing.
• 3–5 years leadership of automation/engineering teams.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and lifecycle management.

Responsabilités

• Provide operational leadership for AIS, building a high-performing automation team.
• Oversee operation, monitoring, and lifecycle management of process automation systems.
• Ensure SOPs, GMP, Data Integrity, and site quality compliance in all activities.
• Establish automation standards, metrics, and continuous improvement.
• Lead investigations and CAPAs related to automation issues.

Connaissances

Automation engineering

Leadership

GMP compliance

Regulatory inspections

Cybersecurity

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Outils

Emerson DeltaV

Siemens PCS7 / TIA Portal

Rockwell Automation

Description du poste

About the role

The AIS Senior Manager is responsible for leading the Automation Integration Services function to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of site automation systems supporting Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product manufacturing. This role provides operational leadership for automation activities, drives continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives, ensures GMP and regulatory compliance, and develops a high-performing automation team to support business growth and manufacturing excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for the AIS organization, establishing and developing a high-performing automation team through effective talent development, coaching, succession planning, and performance management.
• Lead the daily operation, monitoring, maintenance, and lifecycle management of process automation systems supporting Drug substance and Drug Product manufacturing, ensuring high system availability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure all automation operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and change management activities are executed in accordance with approved SOPs, GMP requirements, Data Integrity principles, and site quality systems.
• Establish and maintain automation standards, best practices, and performance metrics to improve system reliability and operational excellence.
• Lead investigation, root cause analysis, and resolution of automation-related issues, ensuring timely closure of deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and configuration changes.
• Drive digitalization, smart manufacturing, and process optimization initiatives to improve productivity, data visibility, operational efficiency, and manufacturing performance.
• Ensure automation systems comply with GMP, EHS, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, GAMP5, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support Computer System Validation (CSV) activities and ensure validated state is maintained throughout the automation system lifecycle.
• Act as the automation subject matter expert during internal audits, customer audits, corporate audits, and regulatory inspections, supporting audit readiness and timely closure of observations.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Validation, IT, Utilities, and Project teams to support operational and project objectives.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree or above in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of automation, process control, or engineering experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience managing automation, controls, or engineering teams.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, troubleshooting, and automation system lifecycle management.
• Experience participating in regulatory inspections and customer audits.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems, including DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, Historian Systems, and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Hands‑on experience with automation platforms such as Emerson DeltaV, Siemens PCS7 / TIA Portal, or Rockwell Automation.
• Good understanding of GMP regulations, Data Integrity requirements, GAMP5, Computer System Validation (CSV), Change Control, Deviation Management, CAPA Processes, and Industrial Cybersecurity.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills with strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving capability with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment.