Associate Director, Automation | Biologe (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This Associate Director role involves leading a cross-site Automation team focused on industrial automation within the global Engineering department, specifically supporting the commercialization and development of individualized cancer vaccines. The core responsibilities include providing technical and disciplinary leadership, coordinating the team's efforts in software development, programming, and implementation using key automation systems like Simatic PCS7, Simatic Batch, and TIA-Portal. The director will manage strategic automation projects, overseeing resources and budgets, and be responsible for designing and optimizing cross-site automation concepts while ensuring GxP compliance and high system availability. The position requires a minimum of seven years of technical automation experience, significant leadership tenure, and expertise in validation and qualification within a regulated environment.