Senior Lab Automation & Robotics Lead

GSK; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Lab Robotics Manager to lead automation initiatives across R&D laboratories. You will design, deploy and sustain diverse robotics systems, partnering with Quality, Validation, Tech, and Procurement to accelerate scientific results while ensuring data integrity and compliance.

The role requires a strong background in laboratory automation, project leadership, and people management, with 4+ years in pharma or regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Automation.
• Laboratory technology and/or automation experience for large companies, preferably in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment.
• Experience in support and managing of automation projects.
• 4+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated R&D environment, with a focus on delivering automation fit-for-purpose solutions or services to laboratories and experience in technology projects delivery (hardware and/or applications).
• Experience in performance, risk and quality management.
• 2+ years of experience in people management.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key contributor for the R&D lab technology strategy and explore new opportunities.
• Prioritize and execute projects to deliver best-in-class technical solutions and maintain service levels.
• Apply automation and robotics knowledge (e.g., Image Analysis, Liquid Handling) and ensure zero compromises on EHS.
• Lead end-to-end laboratory automation and robotics project delivery.
• Design systems with maximal value for R&D scientists and easy deployment within the internal OT network.
• Set quality standards for technical solutions to maximize uptime and data integrity.
• Coordinate with Quality, Validation, Engineering, Tech, EHS, Procurement and R&D platforms to accelerate results.
• Manage, coordinate, and supervise external partners through the system lifecycle.
• Maximize investment value and negotiate with external partners.

Skills

Automation

Lab Automation

Project Management

Quality Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Automation

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Automation

Tools

Image Analysis

Liquid Handling Equipment

Lab Automation Systems

Job description

GSK in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Lab Robotics Manager to lead automation initiatives across R&D laboratories. You will design, deploy and sustain diverse robotics systems, partnering with Quality, Validation, Tech, and Procurement to accelerate scientific results while ensuring data integrity and compliance.

The role requires a strong background in laboratory automation, project leadership, and people management, with 4+ years in pharma or regulated environments.