Head of Automation – Digital Engineering

ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliProvide leadership and oversight to the Automation and Digital Engineering function, including creating a vision and multi-year strategies for a globally aligned function. /liliOversee and develop a technical workforce of 10+ employees globally, alongside strategic service providers delivering a multi-billion CHF CAPEX portfolio. /liliDevelop capabilities and expertise in automation and digital engineering while ensuring engineering processes are efficient and effective. /liliPartner with key stakeholders to evolve global engineering standards and technology advances in automation engineering strategies. /liliLeverage innovative technologies to prepare the organization for future automation engineering challenges in manufacturing and process development. /liliEnsure innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective design and implementation strategies by keeping pace with global industry trends. /liliDevelop excellent partnerships with external automation engineering firms in alignment with Global Procurement to optimally deliver capital projects. /liliFoster and drive network collaboration by establishing and leading global communities of practice for automation engineers. /liliPartner with Pharma Digital and IT/OT to develop a comprehensive strategy for aligning information and operational technologies. /li /ulh3Requirements /h3ulliBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline; an MS or MBA is desirable. /liliAt least 12 to 15 years of experience in engineering, automation, and digital technologies, preferably in the biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry. /liliMinimum of 10 years of professional experience leading and coaching multi-disciplinary teams within a corporate business environment. /liliProven success in leading regional or global engineering organizations and managing large-scale CAPEX portfolios. /liliDeep expertise in automation engineering, including knowledge of governance, sustainability, and energy efficiency. /liliExperience in navigating and influencing global cultures and a track record of driving change while balancing risks. /liliWillingness to travel (40 - 50%). /li /ulh3Certifications Qualifications /h3ulliBachelor’s Degree in Engineering /liliMaster’s Degree in Engineering /liliMBA /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr