Director, Automation Platforms

Site Name : Upper Providence

Posted Date : Oct 20 2025

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is searching for a strategic, experienced, and technically adept Automation Platforms Director to join our new RTech Automation team within Data Automation & Predictive Sciences (DAPS) in our Research Technologies (RTech) division. RTech Automation will spearhead the integration of automation technologies into our scientific workflows to deliver biology and data at scale. A critical component of RTech's vision as a technology‑driven leader in target discovery and molecule design is the establishment of an integrated design‑generate‑analyze‑model‑predict cycle within DAPS, supported by this centralized Automation / Engineering team. This team will transform RTech by deploying cutting‑edge lab automation and robotics at global sites, serving as a center for expertise and support to align strategies and maximize automation investments.

The successful candidate will lead a team of ~6 including automation engineers, application specialists and IT specialists. The team will be responsible for the optimization, management, and support of comprehensive automation platforms critical to our operations. This role requires an individual with deep expertise in technical automation systems, both integrated platforms and standalone devices. The ideal candidate is a scientific leader with extensive expertise in laboratory and process automation, and a proven record of successfully implementing automation platforms. They will forge robust partnerships and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and play a vital role in driving the success of automation technologies to enhance our operational efficiency, support research processes, and further our commitment to delivering advanced therapies.

This role will report to the Head of RTech Automation US and will join the new RTech Automation Leadership Team to shape our vision and strategy in automating drug discovery workflows, while also providing technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Development : Lead a line and global matrix teams focused on automation, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Lead by example to foster an automation mindset across the organization.
• Lead the management of scalable and robust automation platforms to maximise system impact to support a diverse portfolio of research activities ensuring consistent performance & availability, seamless data flow, and system interoperability.
• Develop and execute a strategic vision for existing automation platforms within RTech, aligning with GSK's overall digital transformation goals.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including research leaders, scientists, IT, and engineering, to apply automation to key scientific initiatives.
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of automation platforms, adhering to industry standards and local safety requirements.
• Implement proactive monitoring and diagnostic tools to anticipate and resolve platform issues efficiently, including developing and implementing proactive maintenance regimes for key equipment.
• Develop and maintain documentation for platform implementation and operational procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of automation platforms, identifying areas for optimization and implementing enhancements.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, incorporating new advancements into GSK's automation strategy.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with the internal and external vendor service organizations.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas : respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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