Sr Manager Automation
Regeneron
September 03, 2026
On-site
Rensselaer, NY
IT
Discover Your Role
In this role, you will lead a team of Automation Engineers and Supervisors supporting and improving manufacturing automation systems across the site. You will:
- Lead, coach, and develop a highly-skilled group of technical professionals
- Set priorities, delegate workload, and help the team deliver work accurately and on time
- Cultivate a collaborative environment built on trust, respect, and accountability
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance discussions, and development planning conversations
- Lead vendor relationships that support automation systems, infrastructure, and external service providers
- Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Engineering, and IT teams to resolve issues and improve system performance
- Lead projects that improve reliability, efficiency, and operational performance
- Support validation activities including design reviews, testing, and implementation of automation changes
- Supervise GxP-regulated software and automation systems, including change control, investigations, and corrective actions
- Participate in an on-call rotation approximately every fourth week and remain available to support critical business needs
- Provide technical and automation support for manufacturing operations and business-critical systems
- Be responsible for periodic evaluations of automated systems used in commercial manufacturing
- Develop an understanding of the site’s automation landscape (400+ servers; 22 manufacturing unit operations)
This Role Requires
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or related field (equivalent experience may be considered)
- 5+ years supporting automation, controls, manufacturing systems, or related technologies
- 3+ years people leadership experience (teams of 8+)
- 1+ year hands-on experience designing, installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting automated control systems
- Experience leading technical projects from planning through implementation
- Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in regulated environments with quality and compliance requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical/GxP-regulated manufacturing or similarly structured technical environments
- Knowledge of software change control, deviation investigations, CAPA, and automation quality systems
- Leadership style valuing collaboration, open communication, and employee development
Application Instructions
- Apply now to take your first step toward living the Regeneron Way.
In this role, you will lead a team of Automation Engineers and Supervisors supporting and improving manufacturing automation systems across the site. You will:
- Lead, coach, and develop a highly-skilled group of technical professionals
- Set priorities, delegate workload, and help the team deliver work accurately and on time
- Cultivate a collaborative environment built on trust, respect, and accountability
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance discussions, and development planning conversations
- Lead vendor relationships that support automation systems, infrastructure, and external service providers
- Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Engineering, and IT teams to resolve issues and improve system performance
- Lead projects that improve reliability, efficiency, and operational performance
- Support validation activities including design reviews, testing, and implementation of automation changes
- Supervise GxP-regulated software and automation systems, including change control, investigations, and corrective actions
- Participate in an on-call rotation approximately every fourth week and remain available to support critical business needs
- Provide technical and automation support for manufacturing operations and business-critical systems
- Be responsible for periodic evaluations of automated systems used in commercial manufacturing
- Develop an understanding of the site’s automation landscape (400+ servers; 22 manufacturing unit operations)
This Role Requires
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or related field (equivalent experience may be considered)
- 5+ years supporting automation, controls, manufacturing systems, or related technologies
- 3+ years people leadership experience (teams of 8+)
- 1+ year hands-on experience designing, installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting automated control systems
- Experience leading technical projects from planning through implementation
- Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in regulated environments with quality and compliance requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical/GxP-regulated manufacturing or similarly structured technical environments
- Knowledge of software change control, deviation investigations, CAPA, and automation quality systems
- Leadership style valuing collaboration, open communication, and employee development
Application Instructions
- Apply now to take your first step toward living the Regeneron Way.