Manager, Automation & MES

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering Field or equivalent OT experience in Pharmaceutical, Chemical, or Medical Device industries. Eight years of experience in process automation and control systems within regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences environments.

Ability to apply problem-solving and best judgement to assigned tasks.

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; work with hands; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach above shoulder height, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.

Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive significant change

Proven ability in applying scientific problem-solving methods

Experience managing culture change and deployment of Enterprise transforming solutions

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, Visual Basic, and SQL scripting

Strong knowledge of computer systems (software and hardware)

Basic Active Directory administration experience

Familiarity with virtualization software, i.e., VMWare

Knowledge and experience with Windows XP/Windows 7/Windows 10/Windows 11

Networked client-server environment experience (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.)

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, including strong math, reading, and comprehension abilities

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, base knowledge of chemistry, chemical processing theories, application, equipment, and plant operations

Demonstrated experience as a system/application subject matter expert (SME) for multiple critical OT systems

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while being flexible to changing work schedules

Excellent customer service and verbal/written communication skills

Demonstrated project management skills

Willingness to learn and help others learn new technologies

Routinely demonstrates a proactive approach to problem identification and resolution

Has a consistent record of contributing innovative and practical solutions to technical problems; develops or directs the development of solutions to complex technical problems where little or no precedence exists

Experience validating manufacturing processes and applying risk-based approaches to validation

Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies

Proven success implementing advanced OT applications in regulated or high-complexity environments (life sciences, electronics, automotive, etc.)

Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.

This post will expire March 31, 2026