Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.
Job Summary
The Senior Manager, Automation provides managerial direction, strategic, and technical leadership for the design, maintenance, and development of automation and control systems, including engineering, startup, commissioning, and qualification of systems controlling HVAC, utilities, and process systems to support Manufacturing, Warehouse, and QC lab operations for the Bothell facility. Duties include tracking financial success, providing fit-for-purpose automation systems, planning for system maintenance, and ensuring compliance with AGC quality requirements.
Principal Responsibilities
Create the automation, architectural and site goals, and the road map for the Bothell Facility
Lead automation engineers responsible for supervising the design, startup, and maintenance of the automation systems for the Bothell facility
Manage engineers and technicians in the Bothell automation team
Develop and implement site automation strategy, ensure compliance, reliability, and consistency of automation platforms
Deliver automation projects on schedule and on budget
Maintain GMP and Environmental regulatory compliance of automation, Operational Technology, and data historian systems.
Drive continuous improvement and long-range planning for equipment recapitalization
Own all site automation systems.
Work closely with key customers in operations, quality control, IT, and process development to ensure regulatory compliance and prompt customer service
Communicate and collaborate with technical and management staff within Operations, Engineering, MSAT, and Quality
Support and meet departmental, plant, and Corporate EHS goals.
Promote and maintain a safe working environment for the team and customers
Provide verbal and written feedback on employee performance and set employee objectives aligned with departmental goals and employee career development.
Ensure skills of the Automation team are aligned with the everchanging automation requirements, anticipated gaps, and upskilling where appropriate.
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and experience applying these skills to resolve technical problems.
Strong skills and experience in MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Computer literacy in a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) such as Blue Mountain or a similar computer-based maintenance program is desirable.
Demonstrated ability to work on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations to management
Knowledgeable of Electrical, Mechanical, Control/SCADA, PLCs, and AC / DC drive systems.
Knowledge of IT/OT network segregation and contemporary data security requirements shared responsibility with Information Technology.
Expertise in industrial control system protocols, (ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, BacNet, and Ethernet/IP), DCS (Delta-V), Process Improvement Methodologies, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
In-depth knowledge of documentation requirements for cGMP manufacturing.
Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, customer focus, and professionalism.
Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot engineering drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
Knowledge of biologics-related production equipment.
Quality – GMP experience within a pharmaceutical / or food manufacturing environment
Lean, continuous improvement, and cost reduction methods and implementation.
Management and development of budgets,
Education/Experience
BS/MS in Engineering (Chemical, Biotechnology, Mechanical, or Electrical)
Minimum of 12 years of relevant industry experience is required for BS candidates or 8 years of experience for MS candidates
Lean / Six Sigma certification is desirable
Upstream and Downstream unit operations (centrifugation, filtration, precipitation, chromatography, bioreactors, CIP/SIP, mass flow technology, etc.) are desirable.
Minimum of 8 years troubleshooting process automated systems in Biotech/Pharma Process.
Experience with single-use manufacturing technology operations and troubleshooting desirable.
Minimum of 5 years managing a team
Experience writing reports for senior colleagues outlining new concepts, testing outcomes, and ongoing efficiency.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain clear and accurate documentation of process equipment or manufacturing processes.
Equivalent education and experience may substitute for stated requirements.
Compensation Range
$142,960 – 196,570
Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.
AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com. Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!
AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Biotechnology Research
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