Biogen · 1 day ago
Director, Head of Automation Engineering
Research Triangle Park, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$171K/yr - $236K/yr
12+ years expBiogen is a mid-sized biotechnology company committed to excellence and innovation. The Director, Head of Automation Engineering is responsible for the strategy, delivery, and operational excellence of automation and control systems across various environments, leading a skilled engineering team to ensure compliance and reliability.
BiotechnologyHealth CareNeuroscienceTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Lead and continuously refresh the Site Automation Roadmap, translating strategy into executable plans with measurable outcomes
Provide operational leadership and computerized system ownership for automation systems supporting manufacturing, laboratories, and infrastructure, including SCADA/MES, PLCs, and data historians, with accountability for full asset lifecycle management
Manage and develop a high-performing Automation Engineering team including hiring, performance management, succession planning, and retention
Own the lifecycle delivery of control systems, from design and implementation through commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV)
Support technology transfers and production readiness by ensuring automation systems meet schedule, quality, and regulatory requirements
Actively participate in SLT forums, escalating risks, and bringing options-based recommendations to governance
Forecast, manage, and optimize operating budgets and small-capital automation investments; represent automation in larger capital programs
Interface with Quality, IT, Security, Regulatory, and Validation organizations to ensure alignment with Quality Management System (QMS) directives and global engineering standards
Present automation strategies, system designs, and compliance evidence to internal governance bodies and external regulators
Maintain business continuity programs, including Business Impact Assessments, system criticality assessments, and emergency response/recovery exercises
Ensure a sustainable 24×7 automation support model with appropriate training, documentation, and audit readiness
Qualification
Required
Minimum 12 years in pharmaceutical, biotech operations, or relevant field, with at least 5 years leading technical engineering teams
Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field from an accredited college or university
Hands-on experience implementing and supporting SCADA, PLCs, and industrial data systems (e.g., historians)
Strong working knowledge of S88, S95, GAMP, CSV, and related regulatory and engineering standards
Proven delivery of control systems through design, installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation
Experience presenting automation systems and compliance approaches to health authorities and regulatory inspectors
Demonstrated ability to manage operating budgets, forecast spend, and oversee small-capital automation portfolios
Experience establishing and executing emergency responses, recovery planning, and system risk assessments
Ability to clearly translate complex technical and compliance topics for senior leaders and regulators
Ability to work onsite at Biogen's Pharma location in RTP
Preferred
Experience supporting multiple technology transfers or site expansions under aggressive manufacturing timelines
Working knowledge of AVEVA/Wonderware, Allen Bradley/Rockwell, and Delta V
Prior membership on SLT or equivalent senior governance body
Experience operating within global engineering, quality, and automation standards frameworks
Demonstrated success building diverse, high-engagement teams with strong retention and succession coverage
Track record of delivering automation roadmaps with measurable outcomes and enterprise alignment
Strong change-management capability in regulated, matrixed organizations
Experience implementing or improving 24×7 automation support and on-call models
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Employee Resource Groups participation
Company
Biogen
Biogen is an American biotechnology company that provides therapeutics for neurological, autoimmune, and rare diseases.
Founded in 1978Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
JP Morgan
2023-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1991-09-27IPO
Leadership Team
Robin C. Kramer
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Priya Singhal
Executive Vice President, Head of Development
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