Senior Section Manager, Automation

Role: Lead and manage the automation department within a biopharma manufacturing setting, overseeing strategic planning, project execution, and budget management aligned with site and business objectives. Responsibilities: direct automation projects, ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety policies, mitigate risks through sound design and risk assessments, and optimize processes for cost reduction and efficiency improvements. Lead staff development, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and project teams. Manage capital planning, asset management, and energy sustainability programs, ensuring project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related field; 10+ years of engineering or operational experience, with pharmaceutical/biopharma industry exposure preferred. Technical expertise in DeltaV automation systems, change management, large-scale manufacturing expansions, and technical leadership within biopharma. Strong communication, leadership, and financial acumen required. High-value: experience with biopharma manufacturing, large-scale projects, and compliance with industry standards. Work setup: not specified.