Global Automation Engineering & Technology Head

## Global Automation Engineering & Technology Head Presenta candidaturalocations:
Americas, US-PA, King of Prussia, CSL Behring:
Americas, US-IL, Kankakee, CSL Behring:
Americas, US-MA, Waltham, CSL Behring time type:
Full time posted on:
Offerta pubblicata oggijob requisition :
R-275416
** Position

Purpose:

** The Global Automation Engineering & Technology Head is accountable for defining and executing the enterprise strategy for GxP manufacturing and laboratory digital systems, including PCS, MES, OT Data Systems, and LIMS platforms. This role provides global lifecycle ownership, governance, and standards for platforms, data, and recipes across manufacturing and QC laboratories, ensuring harmonized, compliant, and future-ready operations. Acting as a Center of Excellence, the position establishes digital roadmaps, oversees Tier 1 project delivery and Tier 2/3 governance, and drives strategic partnerships with suppliers and platform providers.

The role interfaces broadly across I&T, Operations, Technical Operations, Quality, and Data Analytics to enable an integrated, data-driven, and innovation-oriented digital ecosystem.
** Reporting Relationships:*** ## Role that this position reports to:
Global Head Engineering* ## Role/s that report to this position:  + ## Lab Systems Lead  + ## Manufacturing Data Systems Lead  + ## Automation Standards, Governance & AI Strategy  + ## OT Partner Enablement  + ## OT Innovation & Capital Delivery Lead
** Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
**** Digital Manufacturing & QC Strategy and Roadmap (Operational Technology Domain)
*** Define and execute the global Operational Technology (OT) strategy and roadmap for manufacturing and QC systems, ensuring alignment with I&T and business strategies.
* Advance paperless, recipe-driven, and data-integrated execution aligned to ISA-88/95 and Pharma 4.0 principles.
* Prioritize OT initiatives that enhance productivity, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing reliability.
* Communicate OT strategy, value realization, and roadmap progress to executive and site leadership.
** Enterprise OT Platform Lifecycle Ownership (DCS, MES, OT Data Systems, LIMS)
*** Provide lifecycle ownership for Enterprise GxP manufacturing and lab OT platforms including OSI Pi, LIMS, Enterprise MES, Edge, Configuration management, and other enterprise tools
* Provider governance and decisioning on Automation Systems (DCS/SCADA), MES, etc.
* Ensure platforms meet operational, compliance, and performance standards across global sites.
* Drive harmonization and modernization of Enterprise OT platforms and support the roadmap for site integrations.
** OT Governance, Compliance, and Architecture Leadership
*** Lead enterprise OT governance structures (Design Authority, Standards Council, etc.).
* Define global OT standards for configuration, recipes, data, and cybersecurity in alignment with I&T, C&Q/CSV, GAMP 5 and GxP requirements.
* Maintain validated, secure, and interoperable architectures between plant-level systems and enterprise data layers.
* Ensure OT environments adhere to 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and digital validation best practices.
** OT Technology Deployment and Capital Project Oversight
*** Accountable for Tier 1 capital project delivery for manufacturing and QC digital platforms.
* Govern Tier 2/3 site projects to ensure adherence to global OT standards, validation, and cybersecurity requirements.
* Manage readiness, commissioning, and hypercare for OT systems introduced via T1 capital or digital programs.
** Organization / Center of Excellence Leadership and Team Development
*** Lead the global OT organization encompassing Lab Systems, Data Systems, Recipe Standards, and Innovation & Partner Enablement.
* Operate as the OT Center of Excellence (CoE), defining best practices, playbooks, and training for site automation and lab teams.
* Build global OT capabilities, talent pipelines, and competency frameworks.
* Manage OT budgets (opex/capex) and resource allocation to maximize enterprise value.
* Place a high priority on developing others through coaching, feedback, and developmental goals.
* Provide a positive and equitable working environment, emphasizing…