Biopharma Automation Lead - Hybrid Puerto Rico

Advanced Manufacturing Tech Solutions PTE. LTD. (AMTSOL); Barceloneta (PR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Advanced Manufacturing Tech Solutions PTE. LTD. (AMTSOL) seeks an Automation Lead for Life Sciences to drive end-to-end automation delivery at a biopharmaceutical site in Puerto Rico.

The role covers hardware and software, from design to commissioning, with emphasis on governance, data integrity, and regulatory alignment. The position offers a hands-on leadership opportunity in a regulated environment, with a hybrid schedule ( onsite in Puerto Rico and remote work).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Automation, Control Systems, Chemical, or related field).
• Hands-on automation project experience with configuration, integration and commissioning.
• Experience delivering automation for biopharma manufacturing facilities.
• Brownfield/capacity-expansion project experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of GxP, GMP, GAMP5 and 21 CFR Part 11.
• Experience integrating MES, historians, and other manufacturing systems.
• Experience leading FAT, SAT, CQV activities.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (Process, Manufacturing, QA, IT, Engineering).
• Strong vendor and system-integrator management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, hybrid Puerto Rico environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end automation delivery including panel hardware and software scope.
• Own the automation lifecycle—design, configuration, integration, testing, and commissioning.
• Develop and manage automation project plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Define automation scope across process and equipment systems.
• Drive system integration between automation platforms and other manufacturing systems as required.
• Lead automation design reviews, FAT, SAT, and commissioning & CQV activities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Process, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, IT, and Validation.
• Manage automation vendors, system integrators, and third-party deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to GxP, GAMP5, and 21 CFR Part 11 across the automation lifecycle.
• Track and mitigate automation risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
• Manage stakeholder communication, ensuring clear visibility on progress and deliverables.
• Oversee change control, documentation, and data integrity within GxP environments.

Skills

Automation project experience

System integration

Commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Automation/Control)

Job description

Advanced Manufacturing Tech Solutions PTE. LTD. (AMTSOL) seeks an Automation Lead for Life Sciences to drive end-to-end automation delivery at a biopharmaceutical site in Puerto Rico.

The role covers hardware and software, from design to commissioning, with emphasis on governance, data integrity, and regulatory alignment. The position offers a hands-on leadership opportunity in a regulated environment, with a hybrid schedule ( onsite in Puerto Rico and remote work).