Senior Manager, Systems Automation
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Summary
At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking an Automation Manager (Manager or Senior Manager) to join our IOPS Automation team, leading a technical team responsible for automation systems support across our manufacturing and support areas. In this role, you will manage team performance, coordinate deviation investigations, deliver large-scale improvement projects, and ensure automation systems remain compliant and reliable — while collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and IT infrastructure teams.
Job description
When & where
- Location: Menands, New York, United States
- Work model: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
- Travel percentage: 5 - 10% to Ireland
Discover your role
- Lead and develop a technical automation team, managing performance, development, and results while empowering team members to deliver under demanding timelines and situations
- Provide technical automation systems support to manufacturing and support areas; coordinate investigations of manufacturing deviations and anomalies related to automation systems, IT infrastructure, and software
- Lead projects related to corrective action and systems performance improvement; deliver on large-scope projects requiring analysis of business metrics including production, performance, and operational data
- Provide technical review of lifecycle documentation, software testing, and protocols; lead the team in supporting Quality Assurance with automated system test plan approval for change control and validation projects
- Create, maintain, and approve SOPs and Software Lifecycle Documentation; develop and edit design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans in accordance with cGMP and GAMP 5 guidelines
- Manage and maintain project portfolio and work metrics, departmental data, and technical reports; communicate effectively across engineering staff, cross-functional departments, and management
- Design, configure, and troubleshoot networked systems; balance changing priorities and increasing workload through timely decision-making and effective delegation
This role requires
- BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Manager: 7+ years of experience in the design, configuration, administration, and management of software, databases, and computerized systems
- Senior Manager: 8+ years of relevant experience; level determined based on qualifications
- Prior experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility preferred
- Solid understanding of PI Historian and Rockwell applications; familiarity with PLC, HMI, historian, and product testing software strongly preferred
- Highly skilled in developing and editing Software Lifecycle Documentation, design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans following cGMP and GAMP 5 guidelines also preferred
Requirements
- BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Manager: 7+ years of experience in the design, configuration, administration, and management of software, databases, and computerized systems
- Senior Manager: 8+ years of relevant experience
- Prior experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility preferred
- Solid understanding of PI Historian and Rockwell applications
- Familiarity with PLC, HMI, historian, and product testing software strongly preferred
- Highly skilled in developing and editing Software Lifecycle Documentation, design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans following cGMP and GAMP 5 guidelines
Benefits
- Annual bonuses
- Equity awards
- Pension or retirement benefits
- 401(k) company match
- Health and wellness programs
- Fitness centers
- Insurance benefits
- Paid time off
- Family support benefits
Company overview
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is a leading American biotechnology company founded in 1988 and headquartered in Tarrytown, New York. The company specializes in inventing, developing, and commercializing life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Regeneron is renowned for its innovative antibody technologies and has developed several groundbreaking therapies, including EYLEA® for retinal diseases, DUPIXENT® for inflammatory conditions, and the COVID-19 antibody cocktail REGEN-COV®. The company operates with a strong focus on research and development across multiple therapeutic areas including ophthalmology, oncology, cardiovascular diseases, and rare genetic disorders. Regeneron's proprietary VelocImmune® technology platform enables the rapid generation of fully human monoclonal antibodies. With over 15,000 employees globally and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion, Regeneron has established itself as a major force in the biotechnology industry, consistently ranking among the top-performing pharmaceutical companies and maintaining a robust pipeline of investigational therapies.