Job DescriptionThe Biologics Innovation Xceleration facility, at Dunboyne is a premier, state-of-the-art facility that enables and advances our best work. By integrating leading-edge technology with a dynamic, activity-based workspace, the facility will support seamless connection and collaboration within and across teams and functions. The facility will provide Biologics Drug Substance manufacturing for Clinical Supply, Registration & Commercial Launch. As the Process Automation Manager, you will be responsible for leading the process automation team in delivery of key milestones supporting manufacturing operations and strategic project deliverables. You will also develop and maintain KPI and reports to enhance efficiencies, enabling data driven decisions for continuous optimization of automated systems.The role will provide strategic and group leadership to the Process Automation team and facilitate the link between early and late-stage pipeline facilities.Key responsibilities will include: Responsible for Leadership and Management of the Process Automation team activities to meet functional and strategic site objectives, including provision of day-to-day technical support and expertise to the operation teams. Ownership of performance management, coaching and personnel development.Provide strategic and group leadership focused on the link between early and late-stage pipeline sites to provide timely introduction of new processing technologies for routine full-scale manufacture, inclusive of validations, ensuring a cost effective, compliant, and robust process is achieved.Lead process & project decisions based on risk and the interpretation of data sets ensuring consultation and communication with stakeholders.Ensure compliance with Quality standards, participating and complying with the Quality Management System and Quality Risk Management.Drive Digital Transformation initiatives in a cGMP environment involving system integrations, data connectivity, and simplification. Provide technical support and expertise as required to achieve process optimisation. Identify and generate opportunities for improvement and actively participate in the implementation of corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives.Support end-to-end Process Automation for the facility Manufacturing facility (Cell Banking, Cell Expansion, Fermentation, Purification) for both Batch and Continuous Manufacturing,Collaborate with cross functional teams in planning, coordination, and implementation for next generation technology introductions to simplify and reduce effort around manufacturing and administrative processes, sharing with network counterparts. Instil and promote the organization and culture values within the process Automation team (values and behaviours such as empowerment, diversity and inclusion, accountability, trust, open communication) Embody Safe by Choice – know and follow the Safety, Health and Environment guidelines and work towards company safety and environment goals.Top of FormYour profileBachelor’s and Advanced degree in Biology, Automation, Medical Device Technologies, or Process engineering. Minimum of 5 years of experience in Life science environment. Proven experience of industrial control systems such as SCADA (Wonderware, iFix), PLC applications (Siemens, Allen Bradley), DCS (Delta V), MES (Siemens PAS-X), Historian (OSI PI). I/O Networking experience (i.e. Ethernet/IP, OPC, Profinet, ControlNet, Profinet, DeviceNet, ModBus protocols). Demonstratable Experience in drug substance manufacturing using mammalian cell culture, including upstream and downstream processing.Demonstratable ability in management or leadership in an automation role or function.Familiarity with Unit Operations for mAb manufacturing. Competent in analyzing complex situations and show practical problem-solving capabilities. Verbal or spoken communication skills in English. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.So, if you are ready to:Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. 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