Head of Automation & Digital Systems – Pharma

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,500 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical firm in North Chicago is seeking a Director of Automation to provide owner-side leadership for automation architecture and digital systems supporting capital projects exceeding $2B. This role will oversee the design and implementation of automation systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory and data integrity requirements. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of industry experience, strong leadership capabilities, and proficiency in managing large-scale automation projects. This position offers a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in biopharmaceuticals as a process lead.
• Proven experience in managing Engineering contractors.
• Ability to mentor the next generation of leaders.

Responsibilities

• Define automation architecture and digital strategy.
• Oversee automation systems' design and implementation.
• Ensure compliance with data integrity and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor project budgets and timelines.

Skills

Leadership in automation projects

Expertise in process control systems

Project management

Cross-functional team management

Negotiation skills

Education

BS in Engineering or equivalent technical degree

Master’s degree in Engineering preferred

Tools

Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

PLC-based control systems

Batch automation systems

SCADA

Job description

A leading pharmaceutical firm in North Chicago is seeking a Director of Automation to provide owner-side leadership for automation architecture and digital systems supporting capital projects exceeding $2B. This role will oversee the design and implementation of automation systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory and data integrity requirements. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of industry experience, strong leadership capabilities, and proficiency in managing large-scale automation projects. This position offers a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits.