Assoc. Dir., Technical Project Management

Scorpion Therapeutics; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel 25%

Hybrid onsite work

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an Associate Director, Technical Project Management in the Digital Manufacturing Division to drive digital transformation, automation, and data integration across capital projects supporting manufacturing startups and operational readiness.

Responsibilities include leading end-to-end automation delivery (DCS, PLC, MES), ensuring compliance and data integrity, coordinating system integration, and enabling governance and issue resolution across engineering, automation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years' experience in automation, digital systems, or project leadership in regulated manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of DeltaV, PLC/SCADA and manufacturing digital infrastructure.
• Proven skills in project scope, schedule, and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of automation systems (DCS, PLC, MES, historians) and manage scope, schedule and risks.
• Ensure systems meet compliance, data integrity, cybersecurity, and validation standards.
• Coordinate system integration, support FAT/SAT, and collaborate with Engineering, Automation, IT, Quality and vendors.
• Drive project governance, reporting and issue resolution.

Skills

Automation leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Project governance

Regulatory compliance

Digital transformation

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

DeltaV

PLC/SCADA

MES

Historians

Job description

Role: Associate Director, Technical Project Management within the Digital Manufacturing Division, focusing on delivering digital transformation, automation, and data integration across capital projects supporting manufacturing startups and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• lead end-to-end delivery of automation systems (DCS, PLC, MES, historians), manage project scope, schedule, and risks
• ensure systems meet compliance, data integrity, cybersecurity, and validation standards
• coordinate system integration, support FAT/SAT, and collaborate with Engineering, Automation, IT, Quality, and external vendors
• drive project governance, reporting, and issue resolution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 10+ years' experience in automation, digital systems, or project leadership in regulated manufacturing, preferably pharma or biotech
• working knowledge of automation platforms (DeltaV, PLC/SCADA) and manufacturing digital infrastructure
• proven skills in project scope, schedule, and cross-functional coordination

High-Value

• focus on digital and automation systems in regulated manufacturing environments, supporting facility startup, validation, and ongoing operations
• 25% travel
• hybrid onsite work

Stakeholders include: Engineering, IT, Quality, Operations, vendors, and system integrators.