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Associate Director of AutomationAstraZeneca · US - Gaithersburg - MD
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Associate Director of Automation

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🗓️ Posted 2026-09-30 US - Gaithersburg - MD Full-time Hybrid Engineering
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 10,000 GBP–15,000 GBP/mo

About the Company

We're transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet. For more information, visit www.astrazeneca.com. Community Guidelines: bit.ly/2MgAcio Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialties: Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Innovation, Research and development, Global business

Responsibilities

  • ● Typical Accountabilities
  • ● Provide expert technical leadership across assigned engineering technology domains, contributing to the development, evaluation, and delivery of advanced technical solutions.
  • ● Act as a subject matter expert for OT/automation systems or engineering technologies, supporting the execution of complex individual projects and ensuring technical and compliance standards are met.
  • ● Lead or oversee the delivery of technical solutions from specification and design through commissioning and stabilization, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • ● Translate business needs into technical strategies, influencing design decisions, technology selection, and implementation approaches.
  • ● Guide the application of internal and industry standards (e.g., URS, DQ/FAT/SAT, GMP) throughout the project or solution lifecycle.
  • ● Support capability development by mentoring engineers and sharing expertise within and across sites.
  • ● Drive technical improvement initiatives by identifying innovations, applying best practices, and supporting standardization across the network.
  • ● Ensure compliance of personal and team work with safety, health, environment (SHE), and regulatory requirements, including risk assessments and documentation.
  • ● Energize and empower teams to effectively explore new digital solutions and practices that drive business value.
  • ● May line manage a team.
  • ● Minimum Qualifications:
  • ● Fluent English
  • ● Subject Matter Expertise of either SCADA/PLC or DCS to include specification, procurement, installation, start-up, and commissioning.
  • ● Bachelor's degree (equivalent experience of ( 5+) will be considered) in an Engineering related discipline.
  • ● YOE in field 10 years
  • ● Excellent communication skills including an ability to engage honestly and influentially with internal and external business leaders and partners.
  • ● IT and OT architectures for manufacturing environments
  • ● Integration with IT Systems
  • ● Warehouse Control Systems, AGVs, Robotics