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Director, AutomationProject Farma (PF) • Washington, DC, United States
Director, Automation

Director, Automation

Project Farma (PF) • Washington, DC, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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Welcome to the forefront of innovation in cutting edge patient centered treatments! We are seeking the best and the brightest to join our high performing organization as a Director, Automation. As a leader within the life science industry, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible and redefining the standards of excellence. Our dynamic team is composed of vibrant professionals who are passionate about delivering high quality work for our partners and changing the lives of patients across the globe. If you are looking for a career accelerator, are driven by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced environment, love to travel, and are ready to make a real impact, then Project Farma wants you to join our team.

Candidates can be based out of any geography but will expected to be onsite at a client's manufacturing plant. In this billable, client-facing role, you will focus on training, mentoring, and coaching your teams in both the evolution and continued operational excellence of Project Farma’s practice areas. Success in this role requires proven technical expertise combined with business acumen, advanced people- and team-building skills, and a consulting mindset to deliver technical and business solutions.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license.

Essential Functions Of The Position

Project Delivery and Team Member Development

  • Manage teams at various client sites / locations to ensure consistency of technical services, compliant with client and Project Farma processes and standards and responsiveness to both client and employee requirements.
  • Collaboratively identify and implement employee performance and development plans to meet individual development and organizational growth goals.
  • Direct and manage teams executing projects within the Project Farma practice areas with overall responsibility for technical solutions, cost, quality, and client satisfaction.
  • Lead initiatives and projects by ensuring Team Members understand team and individual goals and responsibilities, managing priorities and ensuring timely and high-quality completion of work.
  • Support project direction and strategy based on client vision and expected outcomes throughout the entire project delivery life cycle without oversight.
  • Support and identify resource planning, as well as define project objectives and requirements necessary to structure a project or activity.
  • Subject Matter Expert who provides technical direction, training, career development and performance assessments to ensure highest quality delivery.
  • Build and maintain high performing teams ensuring successful account management and growth.

Business Development & Strategy

  • Drive Project Farma’s business development initiatives across assigned accounts through proactively identifying opportunities to expand services.
  • Review and populate site dashboards providing direction resulting in project health and expansion opportunities.
  • Lead, oversee, and execute client project initiatives allowing for the identification of new and added services for the mutual benefit of the client and organization.
  • Support in the development, implementation, and execution of strategic plans to meet the Project Farma business development and growth targets.
  • Support the maintenance of new and existing client accounts, focusing on project delivery and actively seeking account growth.
  • Work with client’s business / technical leadership to facilitate workflow development, project scope development and risk assessment, issue resolution and work forecasting and planning.
  • Provide direction and innovation in service and / or process improvement, cost reduction and recommendations for business process optimization.
  • Stay current with the latest trends in the biomanufacturing industry and implement strategies that leverage changes in the marketplace into new business opportunities.
  • Support strategic creation of cross site / cross account business development tools creating a force multiplier impact.
  • Examples of our core services within the life science space, include : Capital Project Management (including Project Controls and Scheduling); Facility Management & Builds; Tech Transfers; Validation Life Cycle (including Commissioning and Qualification, Process Validation, Computer System Validation, etc.); GxP Automated Systems; Due Diligence & Business Strategy; Quality, Regulatory, & Compliance.

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Life Science, Engineering, Business or related discipline (OR a combination of equivalent work experience in CQV engineering, automation controls engineering, cGMP facility start-up and / or comparable military experience).
  • A minimum of 8 years of advanced therapy, life science, pharmaceutical, or biotech experience.
  • 6 years of managing high-performing teams.
  • 4 years business development, lead generation, or sales experience.
  • Automation expertisein PLC, DCS, SCADA with an emphasis on the following controls systems : Emerson DeltaV Control Systems, Rockwell Allen Bradley Automation, Siemens Control Systems
  • Experience translating client visions to set the direction, frame the project, provide clarity to direct reports and client, and deliver results.
  • Travel as needed to fulfill Business Development and Team Member initiatives.
  • Experience operating as a trusted strategic advisor to organization decision-makers on short and long-term organizational initiatives.
  • Experience translating client visions to set the direction, frame the project, provide clarity to direct reports and client, and deliver results
  • Proven technical / managerial capabilities in developing solutions to engineering and business problems and managing deliverables and client expectations
  • In return for your skills, knowledge, and passion, we offer a wide range of benefits including :

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Annual bonus (discretionary)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective your first day of employment
  • 401k Plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
  • Company Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
  • Continuing Education Assistance
  • Who are we?

    As a Patient Focused, People First delivery team, we are committed to advancing manufacturing to achieve operational excellence and accelerate speed to market for next-generation medicines. Our manufacturing playbook has led to the creation of the largest and most mature advanced therapy manufacturing footprint in the world. We are an industry leader in providing project management, validation, engineering, quality / compliance, and consulting services to support our partners across the life science space in finding ground-breaking treatments and solutions. We believe that our culture of philanthropy, teamwork, training and development and commitment to the patient is the foundation to our teams’ and partners’ long-term success.

    Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to : skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

    Reasonable estimate of the current range : $50,000 USD - $240,000 USD

    Any data provided as a part of this application will be stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For CA applicants, please also refer to our CA Privacy Notice.

    Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

    If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at QuestionForHR@precisionmedicinegrp.com.

    It has come to our attention that some individuals or organizations are reaching out to job seekers and posing as potential employers presenting enticing employment offers. We want to emphasize that these offers are not associated with our company and may be fraudulent in nature. Please note that our organization will not extend a job offer without prior communication with our recruiting team, hiring managers and a formal interview process.

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