Manager, Automation Engineering

Manager, Automation Engineering

The field of gene therapy is growing rapidly and Genezen is here to meet the exacting needs of our clients. We provide process development, produce GMP viral vectors, and provide cell transduction for gene and cell therapy clinical trials and are proud to be a part of the process that leads to new cures.

Working At Genezen

Many people have worked in environments where you feel like just another nameless part of an enormous machine. Genezen is different. We want our employees to be innovative, collaborative problem solvers who are dedicated to meeting the challenges of working at a fast-growing company. We are dedicated to empowering our employees to be their best and making Genezen a rewarding place to work. Every employee contributes to the success of the company and you can be part of that team.

Job Summary

The Automation Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the automation engineering team at Genezen's Lexington facility. The incumbent will serve as the key decision maker implementing program enhancements and overseeing equipment onboarding and process improvements. The candidate will establish goals and priorities for their team and act as the primary liaison between both internal customers and external service providers.

Job Responsibilities

Ensure all process and building control systems remain operable and reliably maintained in their qualified state.

Oversee all new system installations/integrations and existing system modifications/upgrades as well as authoring and reviewing any associated support documentation.

Serve as the primary administrator for all CFR 21 Part 11 controls related to Manufacturing and Utility systems including access control, data integrity and audit trail reviews.

Provides budgetary and schedule estimates for all automation related projects.

Manage and mentor automation engineering staff providing clear direction, expectations and goal setting.

Provides technical support and analysis for the resolution of deviations, investigations, and automation issues.

Develops test scripts, automation procedures and specifications as necessary.

Represent department at client and cross functional meetings serving as the key stakeholder for all automation related topics.

Perform goal setting and period performance reviews of direct reports in alignment with corporate objectives.

Additional Responsibilities

Adaptability required as work schedule may change based on business needs

Criminal background check required

Other duties as assigned

Education/Certifications/Licenses

B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field - Essential

On-The-Job Experience

Years of Experience: 8+ years of relevant working experience including 3 years of management experience in a comparable position (similar type of work, similar group dynamics) - Essential

Skills/Abilities

Ability to troubleshoot PLC and SCADA systems. Experience with Allen-Bradley and Johnson Controls is desirable. - Essential

Familiarity with cGMP operations, GAMP5 requirements and CFR 21 Part 11 regulations.

Experience with pharmaceutical / biopharmaceutical equipment commissioning, validation, and performance monitoring.

Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and orally across the organization and at multiple levels.

Positive attitude, service oriented, and willingness / ability to perform maintenance on all equipment, systems, and facilities.

Must be capable of multi-tasking and performing assignments that have loosely defined objectives which require investigation of numerous variables.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $130,000-$160,000.

Work Environment

Regularly sit for long periods of time

Movement

Frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms

Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Lifting

Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Rarely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Vision

Frequently utilize close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Communication

Frequently required to communicate by talking, hearing, using telephone and e-mail

Genezen's Cures Value-Based Competencies

Committed to Science We are committed to scientific excellence, staying current with industry developments, making data-driven decisions, and pursuing innovation to advance healthcare.

Urgency in Action for the Patients We operate with urgency and a commitment to delivering timely treatments to patients by accelerating our partners' programs.

Resilience & Grit in Operations We are committed to overcoming challenges, learning from failures, and persistently striving for success.

Execute with Excellence & Integrity We are dedicated to delivering quality results and upholding ethical principals.

Solutions Driven for Our Partners We are committed to being a proactive, collaborative, creative and open-minded partner.

Genezen's Benefits

Paid vacation days, amount based on tenure

Paid sick time

10 observed holidays + 2 floating holiday + 1 volunteer day

401(k) plan with company match up to 6% of salary

Share Appreciation Rights

Choice of several healthcare plans

FSA and HSA programs

Dental & vision care

Employer-paid basic term life/personal accident insurance

Voluntary disability, universal life/personal accident insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Additional Details

Nothing in the job description for this role restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This position requires a criminal background check.

Genezen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Genezen participates in EVerify.

Genezen is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.