Global Director, Biopharma Automation & Process Control

Scorpion Therapeutics; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Director of Automation to oversee global automation systems in manufacturing, ensuring reliable, compliant, and efficient process control operations. The role involves leading a virtual community of automation experts, setting strategic programs, and supporting site automation teams.

Travel up to 20% internationally, report to senior management, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering.
• 15+ years in Automation Engineering with large initiatives or capital projects.
• At least 5 years leading regional or global teams.
• Deep expertise in distributed control systems, SCADA, PLCs, instrumentation, and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Leading a virtual community of automation experts.
• Setting strategic technical programs.
• Supporting site automation teams.
• Managing global contracts.
• Driving innovation in automation reliability and error reduction.
• Developing technical training.
• Supporting audits.
• Managing talent and performance within the automation function.

Skills

Automation engineering

Team leadership

Data integrity

Regulatory compliance

SCADA

PLCs

Instrumentation

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Director of Automation to oversee global automation systems in manufacturing, ensuring reliable, compliant, and efficient process control operations. The role involves leading a virtual community of automation experts, setting strategic programs, and supporting site automation teams.

Travel up to 20% internationally, report to senior management, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in data integrity and regulatory compliance.