Automation Lead USWe are looking for an
Automation Lead US who is
strategic, visionary, collaborative and innovative to join us in our
Internal Manufacturing team. This hybrid position is based in Atlanta, Georgia and requires up to 20% domestic & international travel.
About the role You will lead the automation strategy and delivery for UCB's new biologics manufacturing facility in Georgia. You will play a critical role in designing, building and preparing a state-of-the-art manufacturing campus for commercial operations. Working across engineering, manufacturing, quality and digital teams, you will help create a modern, connected and future-ready manufacturing environment.
Who you'll work with You will be working in a team that collaborates closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, validation, digital technology and operations colleagues. You will also partner with external engineering firms, system integrators and technology suppliers to ensure automation solutions are delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently.
What you'll do - Lead automation delivery across design, construction, startup and operational readiness.
- Define automation strategy for a new biologics manufacturing facility.
- Ensure systems meet quality, compliance and cybersecurity requirements.
- Guide automation vendors, system integrators and engineering partners.
- Drive digital manufacturing and advanced data capabilities.
- Build and develop a high-performing automation organization.
Interested? For this role we're looking for the following education, experience and skills Minimum Requirements - Master's degree in Engineering, Automation, Biotechnology, or related field.
- 12+ years of automation experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience leading automation teams, functions, or major project workstreams.
- Experience delivering automation for large-scale capital manufacturing projects.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting a greenfield biologics manufacturing facility.
- Experience delivering automation from design through commercial startup.
- Biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
- Experience integrating automation with manufacturing execution and enterprise platforms.
- Knowledge of advanced manufacturing, industrial data, and digital technologies.
- Experience building and developing high-performing automation organizations.
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audit readiness activities.
The reasonably anticipated salary range for this position is $184,000-$241,500 per year. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge, skills, experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range. Are you ready to 'go beyond' to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
