Global Head of Automation & Digital Manufacturing

CSL Vifor; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Vifor seeks a seasoned Global Automation Engineering & Technology Head to define the enterprise OT strategy for manufacturing and QC labs. You will own lifecycle management of OSI Pi, LIMS, MES, and related platforms, ensuring validated, secure architectures across global sites.

The role leads OT governance, standards, and partnerships, driving paperless, recipe-driven operations aligned with ISA-88/95 and GxP requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering, Automation, Computer Science or local equivalent.
• 15+ years’ work experience, with at least 5 years’ experience in execution systems, operational technology, IT and operations.
• Process automation, MES and batch manufacturing industry standards (ISA S88 & S95).
• Experience designing, building, deploying and supporting automation and execution systems (SCADA, DCS, MES, PAT, LIMS, OSI Pi) in regulated large-scale manufacturing.
• Experience running site-based shop floor and laboratory systems in a globally distributed footprint is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global OT strategy and roadmap for manufacturing and QC systems.
• Provide lifecycle ownership for Enterprise GxP manufacturing and lab OT platforms including OSI Pi, LIMS, Enterprise MES, Edge, and configuration management.
• Lead enterprise OT governance structures (Design Authority, Standards Council, etc.).
• Define global OT standards for configuration, recipes, data, and cybersecurity in alignment with I&T, C&Q/CSV, GAMP 5 and GxP requirements.
• Accountable for Tier 1 capital project delivery for manufacturing and QC digital platforms.
• Operate as the OT Center of Excellence (CoE), defining best practices, playbooks, and training for site automation and lab teams.

Skills

Automation & OT Expertise

cGMP & FDARegulatory Knowledge

Project Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Strategic Planning

Team Development

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

OSI PI

LIMS

DCS/SCADA

MES

PAT

Job description

CSL Vifor seeks a seasoned Global Automation Engineering & Technology Head to define the enterprise OT strategy for manufacturing and QC labs. You will own lifecycle management of OSI Pi, LIMS, MES, and related platforms, ensuring validated, secure architectures across global sites.

The role leads OT governance, standards, and partnerships, driving paperless, recipe-driven operations aligned with ISA-88/95 and GxP requirements.