Global Director, Automation & Process Control

AbbVie; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off & 401(k)

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Director of Automation to lead global operations and maintenance of automated process control systems. You will design strategic programs, standardize processes, and guide long-term tech investments across the Manufacturing and Engineering Services organization.

You will build a virtual Community of Practice, lead global automation standards, and oversee training and audits while driving cost reduction and reliability improvements. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering required.
• 15+ years in Automation engineering with a large global initiative or capital project.
• 5+ years leading technical teams – regional/global preferred.
• Experience leading virtual teams and roll-out of global initiatives.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical/biotech ops and regulatory expectations; subject matter expertise in DCS, SCADA, PLC, instrumentation/controls.
• Strong data integrity and network security knowledge.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a virtual Community of Practice of Site Automation leaders and engineers; guide automation standards.
• Establish Global Leader - Automation as the internal technical lead for process control operations globally.
• Lead a team of engineering experts to support Site Automation and Operations Managers; maintain standards and performance.
• Oversee development and implementation of automation training programs.
• Support Global Sourcing on contracts for Automation Process Control Systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA, OSI-PI).
• Provide audit support to site Automation teams; ensure consistent remediation across sites.
• Drive cost reduction, reliability improvements and UI standardization to reduce human error.
• Manage AbbVie's Talent Management process; coach, set goals, and build a high-performing team.
• Collaborate with virtual/remote teams; adapt schedules for global calls.
• Travel ~20% of time, including some global travel.

Skills

Automation engineering

Global leadership

Team leadership

DCS/SCADA/PLC

Data integrity

Regulatory know-how

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

OSIsoft PI

DCS systems

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Director of Automation to lead global operations and maintenance of automated process control systems. You will design strategic programs, standardize processes, and guide long-term tech investments across the Manufacturing and Engineering Services organization.

You will build a virtual Community of Practice, lead global automation standards, and oversee training and audits while driving cost reduction and reliability improvements. Travel is required.