Senior Manager, GMP Automation & Manufacturing Excellence

Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 114,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis seeks a Sr. Manager, Automation – GTx Lead to guide a high-performing team responsible for IT/OT and automation systems in a GMP manufacturing environment.

You will shape automation strategy, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Technical Operations. The role requires a 9+ year engineering background, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of DCS/PLC/SCADA/MES.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 9+ years of experience across IT/OT and automation platforms.
• Strong expertise with DCS, PLC, SCADA, MES, Historian systems and process equipment.
• Proven experience designing, operating, modifying, maintaining, and retiring computerized systems in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success leading technical teams and supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations.
• Ability to collaborate across Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, Validation, Engineering, and Manufacturing functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of manufacturing automation systems and process equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance automation performance, reliability, and innovation.
• Own and oversee computerized systems supporting critical manufacturing processes.
• Lead automation-related deviation investigations and provide SME expertise for root cause analysis.
• Serve as the automation SME during regulatory inspections and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

SCADA

MES

Historian systems

Job description

Novartis seeks a Sr. Manager, Automation – GTx Lead to guide a high-performing team responsible for IT/OT and automation systems in a GMP manufacturing environment.

You will shape automation strategy, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Technical Operations. The role requires a 9+ year engineering background, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of DCS/PLC/SCADA/MES.