Upstream Automation Lead – Biotech/Pharma Contract

QCS Staffing

North Carolina

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Our client, a world-leading pharmaceutical powerhouse, seeks an Automation Area Lead for Upstream in North Carolina on a 12-month contract. You will own the automation scope for Upstream manufacturing and serve as the primary contact for engineering, CQV, validation, and system integrators.

The role requires strong Emerson DeltaV experience within pharma/biotech, hands-on upstream bioprocessing knowledge, and demonstrated leadership of automation execution across projects including FAT, SAT,

Qualifications

Strong automation leadership experience in pharmaceutical/biotech environments.
Ability to coordinate between process engineering, CQV, validation, operations, OEMs, and system integrators.
Experience leading automation execution for a process area and overseeing deliverables.
FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification, and startup on capital projects.

Responsibilities

Serve as the automation lead and primary contact for the Upstream manufacturing area.
Drive execution of automation scope within established automation standards and system architecture.
Coordinate activities between process engineering, CQV, validation, operations, OEMs, and system integrators.
Review and approve automation deliverables, testing documentation, and design packages.