Director, Laboratory Automation Platforms

Scorpion Therapeutics; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s Innovative Medicine division seeks an Associate Director, Laboratory Automation Systems to lead the lab automation platform. You will drive deployment, adoption, and sustainment of integrated automation supporting discovery and analytical workflows globally, with a focus on cross-functional leadership and vendor oversight.

The position is based in Spring House, PA, with potential travel to vendor assessments and cross-site activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Life Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in laboratory or scientific automation with leadership in integrated automation systems.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration and vendor oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation scientists and matrix teams.
• Oversee portfolio governance and operating models.
• Oversee system design, implementation, and lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors; develop standards and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership in automation

Workflow management

Vendor oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Johnson & Johnson’s Innovative Medicine division seeks an Associate Director, Laboratory Automation Systems to lead the lab automation platform. You will drive deployment, adoption, and sustainment of integrated automation supporting discovery and analytical workflows globally, with a focus on cross-functional leadership and vendor oversight.

The position is based in Spring House, PA, with potential travel to vendor assessments and cross-site activities as needed.