Director, Analytical Operations- Laboratory Automation

Job Summary The Director of Laboratory Automation leads the design, implementation, and management of automated platforms and workflows within Analytical Development (AD). Transforms manual sample preparation, HPLC/GC-MS analysis, and data processing into seamless, continuous high-throughput operations, accelerating method development, improving data quality, and enhancing lab capacity. Partners with PDM and IT/Digital to drive digital transformation. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute AD lab automation strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned to pipeline and digital/IT strategy. Lead selection, development, deployment, and lifecycle management of automation platforms (e.g., liquid handlers, robotics, integrated analytical systems). Translate scientific workflows into standardized, scalable automated processes; identify high-value use cases. Supervise integration of HPLC/GC/MS with robotics for continuous automated testing. Integrate automation with informatics (LIMS/ELN/SDMS), scheduling, and data pipelines to enable end-to-end digital workflows and data integrity. Establish governance for automation demand intake/prioritization, standards, and portfolio tracking. Build and lead a team; manage vendors/partners; manage capital/operating budgets; develop training/support/sustainment models. Qualifications Ph.D. (Engineering/Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical Sciences or related) or MS/BS with commensurate experience. 8+ years (Ph.D.), 10+ years (MS), 12+ years (BS) in pharma/biotech analytical development and laboratory automation. Demonstrated delivery of automated integrated lab workflows improving throughput/quality/cycle time. Hands‑on automation integration: liquid handling, robotics, plate handling, barcode/RFID, vision systems, laboratory middleware. Experience integrating with LIMS/ELN/SDMS and data systems; familiarity with API-based integration and data pipelines. Strong analytical development knowledge and data integrity principles; influence across functions; strategic/system/change leadership; execution excellence. Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $226,185.00–$292,710.00. May be eligible for discretionary annual bonus and long‑term incentives. Paid time off. Company‑sponsored medical/dental/vision/life insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr