Senior Technical Sub-project Manager Process Automation (eu)

Roche UK

Switzerland
On-site
Process automation systems (dcs, plc, scada)
Mes integration (pharmasuite)
Data historians (pi)
Roche UK is seeking a Senior Technical Sub-project Manager for Process Automation in Switzerland, responsible for leading automation systems within large-scale capital projects in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical leadership skills, extensive experience in automation engineering, and a Master’s degree in a related field

Job Summary

  • Provide independent planning, design, and technical leadership for complex process automation systems across manufacturing, packaging, and warehouses.
  • Lead the automation sub-project for large-scale investment projects from concept development through to handover.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and act as the key technical interface between Engineering, IT, Quality, and Manufacturing.

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Roche UK is seeking a Senior Technical Sub-project Manager for Process Automation in Switzerland, responsible for leading automation systems within large-scale capital projects in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical leadership skills, extensive experience in automation engineering, and a Master’s degree in a related field.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Process Automation Systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA)
  • MES integration (Pharmasuite)
  • Data Historians (PI)
  • Batch control systems
  • IT/OT convergence
  • GMP, FDA CFR 21, GAMP 5 compliance
  • CSV activities

Nice-to-have

  • Digital twins
  • Advanced process control
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Strategic mindset

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Automation Engineering or related
  • 7 years or more of experience in automation engineering
  • Strong background in automation architecture design
  • Extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance
  • Proficient in English and German
  • Willingness to travel significantly (50-80%)
  • Accept international assignments of 1 to 3 years

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