Associate Director, Automation Engineering

Merck & Co., Inc.

Boxmeer, Netherlands
Competitive salary; annual bonus based on performa...
Hybrid
Automation engineering leadership
Gmp regulated environment experience
Process control systems management
The role involves leading the automation function across Boxmeer manufacturing facilities to ensure safe and compliant operations in a highly regulated GMP environment

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the automation function across Boxmeer manufacturing facilities to ensure safe and compliant operations in a highly regulated GMP environment.
  • Candidates must define and execute site automation strategy while managing multiple complex initiatives including capital projects and lifecycle upgrades.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, 35.5 days of paid leave, and extensive career development opportunities within a global organization.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading the automation function across Boxmeer manufacturing facilities to ensure safe and compliant operations in a highly regulated GMP environment.

Salary

Competitive salary; Annual bonus based on performance; 3% year-end allowance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Automation engineering leadership
  • GMP regulated environment experience
  • Process control systems management
  • Capital project execution
  • Team mentoring and development
  • Cybersecurity and data integrity
  • Validation and audit readiness

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic thinking capabilities
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Continuous improvement culture
  • Sustainable work-life balance focus
  • Stakeholder management excellence

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years engineering experience or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years people management experience
  • 10+ years relevant experience in Life Sciences automation
  • Experience in regulated GMP environments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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