Meet Life Sciences · 4 weeks ago
Associate Director Automation Engineering
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
10+ years expMeet Life Sciences is seeking an experienced Associate Director – Automation Engineering to lead and develop a high-performing process control organization for a large-scale biologics manufacturing facility. This senior leadership role will shape the automation strategy, build a new team, and implement robust GMP-compliant control systems during a critical greenfield build and multi-year start-up phase.
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Hiring Manager
Eireann E.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of process control engineers and consultants
Own performance management, development planning, succession planning, and resourcing
Build a strong, collaborative automation culture aligned with GMP expectations
Ensure reliable, compliant automation systems supporting daily biologics manufacturing operations
Set and reinforce standards for automation engineering deliverables and technical rigor
Coordinate and prioritise process control activities across operations and projects
Provide automation leadership during design, delivery, commissioning, qualification, and start-up of a greenfield facility
Partner cross-functionally to implement systems, business processes, and site standards required for GMP manufacturing
Adapt leadership approach in a dynamic, fast-growing start-up environment
Ensure automation systems operate in a continuous state of compliance
Track, monitor, and report key functional performance indicators
Demonstrate strong commitment to environmental, health, and safety standards
Develop and deliver the Automation Engineering business plan
Review and manage budgets and financial performance against targets
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience in biopharma engineering, automation, IT, operations, or manufacturing
Proven experience in automation engineering within a biologics or GMP manufacturing environment
Strong people leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, and team building
Experience delivering highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites
Hands-on knowledge of SCADA, DCS, and MES platforms (e.g. DeltaV, Rockwell, Syncade)
Experience as part of a site or plant leadership team
Demonstrated success in recruiting, retaining, and developing high-performing technical teams
Company
Meet Life Sciences
Life Sciences Affects Us All.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Hannah Donaldson
Chief Executive Officer
Mustafa Husseyin
VP of Finance
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