Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionAs part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond.About the BusinessJoin our Pharma Services Group (PSG)—a global leader providing integrated drug development and manufacturing solutions to pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Our Greenville, North Carolina site specializes in sterile and oral solid dose (OSD) manufacturing, supported by advanced technologies and a highly collaborative team environment.Discover Impactful WorkAs the Sr. Manager, Automation, you will lead a team of automation and controls engineering leaders responsible for supporting manufacturing operations, capital projects, and digital/automation strategy across the site. This role is highly visible and part of the succession pipeline for future leadership, with a strong focus on automation systems lifecycle management, reliability, and obsolescence mitigation.A Day in the LifeLead and develop a team of ~5 automation/controls engineering managersServe as site SME for automation systems supporting sterile fill/finish (PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI, historians, and integrations)Own automation systems lifecycle management, including design, configuration, validation, maintenance, upgrades, and retirementLead site-wide automation obsolescence program, including risk assessments, asset lifecycle tracking, and upgrade planningOversee automation deliverables across lifecycle phases: URS, functional/design specs, FAT/SAT, installation, startup, and validation handoffDrive troubleshooting of complex automation issues, root cause analysis, and system reliability improvementsSupport CapEx projects, including new equipment integration, control system design, and platform standardizationPartner with business development on technical capabilities, automation strategies, and digital readiness for new programsCollaborate with process engineering, validation, IT/OT, maintenance, quality, and operations to ensure compliant and reliable systemsMentor and develop future leaders in automation and digital manufacturingKeys to SuccessEducationBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical, or related discipline (highly preferred)Advanced degree preferredExperience10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing with strong focus on automation systems in sterile environments5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams, including people leadersProven experience managing automation systems lifecycle (URS, design specs, FAT/SAT, commissioning, validation)Demonstrated experience leading automation obsolescence strategiesStrong experience with PLC/SCADA/DCS platforms in GMP environmentsExperience supporting capital projects (CapEx) and system migrationsExposure to business development technical support preferredKnowledge, Skills, AbilitiesDeep expertise in automation systems supporting aseptic processing environmentsStrong knowledge of GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and data integrity principles (ALCOA+)Experience with automation cybersecurity and IT/OT integrationStrong problem-solving and root cause analysis in control systemsAbility to balance strategic leadership with technical expertiseStrong cross-functional collaborationExperience with lifecycle asset management and obsolescence risk mitigationCompetenciesLeadership, Technical Expertise, Automation Strategy, Lifecycle Management, Continuous Improvement, Talent Development, Customer Focus