Senior Manager, IT & Automation - Chemical API Development and Production (Petersburg, VA)

About the Role

• Lead IT/OT systems staff for automation, infrastructure, security, networking, and compliance in a pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing environment
• Champion cGMP compliance and regulatory requirements (GAMP5, 21CFR11)
• Coach and mentor direct reports and develop a high-performing cross-functional IT/OT team

Essential Functions

• Develop strategic direction for IT/OT assets, monitoring advancements in the industry
• Ensure IT/OT systems available, capable, and accessible to meet production requirements
• Build and develop a strong, high performing cross-functional team
• Manage departmental training, development, coaching, performance, and recruitment
• Collaborate with Site Leadership on workload solutions and IT/OT resource prioritization

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering, Computer Science, or applicable technical degree required
• 7+ years IT/OT systems management, automation, or security experience
• 3+ years supervisory/team leadership experience required
• GAMP5, 21CFR11 compliance experience required
• Pharma/chemical manufacturing background preferred
• Knowledge of MES, SQL, Oracle a plus