Automation Lead
Are you an expert in automation systems, ready to drive efficiency in a GMP manufacturing environment?
Do you have the leadership skills to coordinate and train automation teams in a dynamic setting?
Are you eager to support cutting-edge bio-processes and ensure seamless manufacturing operations?
Fraser Dove International is partnering exclusively with a leading biopharmaceutical organisation. Operating in Belgium, they are committed to advancing automation excellence to support biological drug substance manufacturing.
Our client is seeking a strategic leader to oversee automation activities, ensuring alignment with good engineering practices and process requirements.
Discover more about our Automation Lead opportunity; its objectives, duties/responsibilities, and the skills, experience, and competencies needed to succeed.
Your objectives:
As the Automation Lead, you will be measured against the following objectives:
* Ensure automation systems align with engineering best practices and manufacturing needs.
* Lead troubleshooting, software improvements, and technical support for automation processes.
* Coordinate and train automation teams to maintain high standards of performance and compliance.
What you will do:
As the Automation Lead, your duties and responsibilities will include:
· Challenge process design to ensure alignment between equipment and automation systems.
· Collaborate with Process Engineering to evaluate software implementation strategies.
· Oversee automation integrators and vendor packages during troubleshooting and interventions.
· Lead and train the automation team to ensure expertise and operational efficiency.
· Verify automation deliverables and anticipate cost increases.
· Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, and validation activities.
· Modify software, troubleshoot issues, and drive automation improvements.
· Review verification protocols and manage change control processes.
· Organise operator training to ensure seamless system handovers.
· Support and troubleshoot installations to ensure efficient drug substance manufacturing.
What you will bring:
These are the skills and experience you will need to succeed as the Automation Lead:
· Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field.
· Minimum 7 years of experience in Automation and/or Bio-Processes within a GMP environment.
· Proven experience in major engineering projects, including risk and mitigation management.
· Leadership skills with experience managing or coordinating technical teams.
· Strong expertise in design, execution, commissioning, and validation of automation systems.
· Ability to translate technical concerns into clear decision-making strategies.
· Adaptability to dynamic environments and ability to handle challenging situations.
· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to constructively challenge and debate.
· Proficiency in French and English.
· Strong problem-solving, conflict management, and proactive mindset.
Got what it takes?
To apply for the Automation Lead, click the ‘Apply’ button below or contact the Executive Search Consultant – REECE WIGGINS – on +44 (0)203 355 7050.
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