Director, Automation Engineering & CSV

Overview

Our Work Matters

At Kindeva, we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

• Collaborative team culture
• Direct impact on patient care

Why Kindeva?

• Purpose-driven work environment
• Significant growth potential
• Collaborative team culture
• Direct impact on patient care
• Industry-leading innovation

The Impact You Will Make

The Impact You Will Make
Lead the Future of Pharmaceutical Automation. Join a growing pharmaceutical CDMO where your leadership will establish and standardize automation strategy across three manufacturing sites with varying automation maturity. You will serve as the enterprise automation leader responsible for new facility stand-up, all supporting and filling equipment, automated visual inspection systems, auto-injector and device assembly automation, packaging integration, serialization, and full lifecycle system ownership from specification through commercialization.

You will combine deep pharmaceutical automation expertise with strong organizational leadership to build a scalable, sustainable automation program that supports operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and long-term talent development. This is a highly visible leadership role with significant impact across multiple sites and functions.

• Enterprise Automation Strategy
  • Standardize controls architecture, PLC/HMI platforms, data systems, and automation governance.
  • Establish a robust lifecycle management program aligned with GAMP and regulatory expectations.
  • Lead modernization initiatives for legacy systems while ensuring minimal operational disruption.
• New Facility & Capital Project Leadership
  • Lead automation strategy for major expansion projects.
  • Own development and oversight of URS, FS, DS, FAT/SAT, commissioning, qualification, and PPQ support.
  • Drive seamless integration from equipment procurement through validated commercial launch.
  • Provide technical oversight during capital justification and vendor selection processes.
• Fill-Finish & Inspection Automation
  • Provide subject matter expertise in:
  • Automated visual inspection (AVI) for syringes and vials
  • Cosmetic and particulate detection technologies
  • Reject management and data capture systems
  • Ensure inspection systems meet global regulatory and data integrity expectations.
• Auto-Injector & Combination Product Automation
  • Lead automation oversight for auto-injector and specialty device assembly systems, including:
  • Automated visual inspection (AVI) for syringes and vials
  • Needle safety system integration
  • Plunger rod insertion and final device assembly
  • Functional device testing (force, timing, deployment verification)
  • Traceability and tamper-evident integration
  • Ensure compliance with combination product regulatory requirements.
• Packaging, Serialization & Specialty Packaging
  • Oversee packaging automation platforms including:
  • Multi-carton configurations
  • Blister packaging
  • Specialty packaging for combination products
  • Auto-injector final pack-out systems
  • Serialization and aggregation (unit through pallet)
  • Ensure compliance with DSCSA, EU FMD, and global track-and-trace requirements
  • Integrate packaging and serialization systems with enterprise data platforms.
• Lifecycle & Commercialization Ownership
  • Provide automation leadership from concept through commercialization.
  • Partner with Validation and Quality to ensure compliant IQ/OQ/PQ execution.
  • Drive automation reliability, performance monitoring, and OEE optimization.
  • Implement structured change control and digital lifecycle documentation practices.
• Multi-Site Technical Oversight
  • Harmonize automation standards across three sites.
  • Establish standardized spare parts strategies and obsolescence management.
  • Provide escalation leadership for critical automation events.
  • Define modernization roadmaps based on risk and operational impact.
• Organizational Development & Talent Strategy
  • Build and lead a high-performing automation engineering organization.
  • Develop structured onboarding and certification pathways for new engineers.
  • Implement cross-training frameworks to ensure operational redundancy.
  • Establish a formal succession planning and competency development program.
  • Create a sustainable staffing model balancing…