Director, Automation

Allergan; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Durham, NC seeks a Director of Automation to drive reliable, safe, and compliant operations of automated process control systems across manufacturing sites. You will design strategic programs and guide long-term technology decisions globally.

Lead a global team of automation engineers, oversee DCS/PLC/SCADA contracts, and implement cost and reliability improvements while achieving KPIs. Regular remote collaboration and travel around 20% are expected.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering required.
• 15+ years of technical automation experience in pharma/biotech.
• 5+ years leading technical teams, global experience preferred.
• Experience in distributed control systems, SCADA, PLC, instrumentation/controls.
• Strong data integrity and cybersecurity understanding desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global automation program and Community of Practice.
• Set global automation standards and drive reliable, compliant operations.
• Oversee technical training programs for Automation.
• Support global contracting for Automation PLC/SCADA systems.
• Manage talent processes and build high-performing teams.
• Collaborate with remote teams and travel ~20%.

Skills

Automation engineering

Global leadership

Team leadership

Site automation

Regulatory compliance

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

SCADA

DCS

PLC

OSI-PI

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,Xand YouTube.

Job Description

The Director, Automation position has global responsibility for providing reliable, safe, and efficient operations and maintenance of AbbVie’s automated process control systems. The Director - Automation is responsible for designing and implementing strategic technicalprograms and initiatives and global processes to assure consistent service delivery and compliancefor the Manufacturing and Engineering Services organization for the Company. The Director is the pointof contact within manufacturing for automation topics including data integrity; system risks,mitigations, and standardization; and the leader guiding long term technology decisions andinvestments in automated process control for the company.

• Build and lead a virtual Community of Practice team made up of Site Automation leaders and adirect staff of global automation engineers; be the thought leader with experience managing acomprehensive, industry-leading automation program.
• Establish the position of Global Leader - Automation as the internal leader for all technicalprocess control operations globally; provide the technical skills and expertise to guide the company’sautomation standards to the next level of reliability, pro-active performance, and compliantpractices.
• Lead a team of engineering experts in supporting Site Automation Managers and OperationsManagers; ensure technical support is provided as required to maintain the standards and performance expectations at all AbbVie Operations manufacturing sites.
• Oversee the development and implementation of technical training programs for Automation.
• Support Global Sourcing in the area of global and regional contracts for Automation ProcessControl Systems including DCS, PLC, SCADA, OSI-PI, and other alliance and master service agreements.
• Provide audit support to site Automation teams and ensure consistent practices and globallyconsistent remediation, if applicable, are applied.
• Research and implement innovative cost reduction, reliability improvement, and user interfacestandardization initiatives in driving human error reduction.
• Achieve all KPIs (budget, schedule adherence in achieving project milestones meeting user requirements, etc.)
• Manage all aspects of AbbVie’s Talent Management process; coach and deliver ongoingperformance feedback, set goals that drive outcomes and model AbbVie behaviors and assessperformance accordingly. Build a high performing team & culture that demonstrates the AbbVieWay of Working.
• Work with virtual / remote teams on a regular basis; able to adapt work schedules toaccommodate early and late day conference calls.
• Travel estimated at 20% of time, including someglobal travel.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering required
• Minimum of 15 years of Technical experience; demonstrated expertise and practice in AutomationEngineering including successfully running a large global initiative or large capital project.
• Minimum of 5 years leading technical teams – regionally or globally preferred.
• Experience in leading virtual teams and roll-out of regional or global initiatives.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical/biotechnology operational best practices and regulatoryexpectationsSubject matter expertise in distributed control systems, SCADA systems, PLC,instrumentation/controls.
• Thorough understanding of data integrity and network security highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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