Associate Director, ITOT Automation Engineer
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
• Define and deliver end‑to‑end IT/OT automation solutions aligned with business, quality, and performance requirements.
• Design future‑proof automation concepts and shop floor equipment ready for seamless IT/OT integration.
• Lead implementation and integration of IT/OT solutions across multiple manufacturing sites globally.
• Ensure solutions meet stability, scalability, security, and Good x Practice requirements throughout the lifecycle.
• Own detailed solution design, delivery, qualification, and day‑to‑day operational readiness for projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high‑impact automation outcomes on time and budget.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance automation solutions, services, and user experience.
Essential Requirements
• Extensive experience delivering global automation or digital manufacturing solutions within complex industrial environments.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with platforms such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, Historian, and Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Proven ability to design and integrate Information Technology and Operational Technology solutions across manufacturing operations.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, shop floor operations, and industrial communication standards.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects within regulated environments, meeting quality, compliance, and security expectations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, translating business needs into scalable, future‑ready technical solutions.
Desirable Requirements
• Experience defining automation concepts for greenfield investments, including shop floor equipment selection or design.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment with Good x Practice requirements and audit readiness.
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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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