Associate Director, OT; Operational Technology

Work with us Our team are passionate in the pursuit of excellence and in pushing the boundaries of cancer therapy and Autoimmune disease to deliver life-changing treatments to patients.

Whilst working at Autolus you will enjoy a flexible, diverse and dynamic working environment which actively promotes creativity, leadership and teamwork – together we are ONE Autolus.

Job Title:

Associate Director, Operational Technology Reports to Executive Director, IT Operations Department: IT

Hours:

Full time

Location:

Stevenage.

Autolus is a biopharmaceutical company, advancing innovative therapies at both clinical and commercial stages of development, focused on next-generation, programmed T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer. Using a broad suite of proprietary and modular T cell programming technologies, the company is engineering precisely targeted, controlled, and highly active T cell therapies designed to better recognize cancer cells, break down their defence mechanisms, and eliminate these cells.

Autolus has a pipeline of product candidates in development for the treatment of haematological malignancies, solid tumours, and autoimmune diseases.

Our team is passionate in the pursuit of excellence and in pushing the boundaries of cancer therapy and autoimmune diseases to deliver life-changing treatments to patients. Whilst working at Autolus you will enjoy a flexible, diverse, and dynamic working environment which actively promotes creativity, leadership and teamwork. In addition to this Autolus is proud to offer a competitive salary, performance related bonus as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Autolus is developing complex, breakthrough therapies for a globally diverse market and equally recognises that diversity amongst our people is critical to our mission. As we draw on our differences, what we’ve experienced, and how we work, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Associate Director, Operational Technology at Autolus will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the company’s operational technology infrastructure. This includes ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of systems that support manufacturing processes, laboratory operations, and IT environments. The primary objective of this role is to lead a team of engineers and collaborate with internal teams, (QC, Engineering, Production, R&D, QA, Validation) and external vendors to deliver robust and secure operational technology solutions.

This includes managing the integration of advanced technologies, maintaining high standards of operational excellence, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The Associate Director, Operational Technology will play a critical role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing system performance, and supporting the company’s strategic goals through effective technology management.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of operational technology engineers.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure team effectiveness and efficiency.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Monitor vendor performance and address any issues promptly.
• Develop and implement operational technology strategies to support manufacturing, laboratory, and IT operations.
• Ensure all technology systems and infrastructure are secure, reliable, and efficient.
• Oversee the maintenance and improvement of operational technology systems.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of technology systems.
• Ensure operational technology systems comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Implement security measures to protect systems from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
• Lead and manage technology projects from inception to completion.
• Develop project plans, allocate resources, and monitor…