OT Innovation and Capital Delivery Lead

The Opportunity:

• The Global OT Innovation and Capital Delivery Lead is accountable for defining and scaling the future-state Operational Technology (OT) architecture, design and partner ecosystem across the manufacturing network.
  
• This role owns global decisions on future-state OT technologies (PCS, MES, Cloud OT Systems, Edge, IOT, etc.), governs Tier 1 and SSI partner delivery models across capital and operational work, and ensures OT platforms are selected, deployed, and supported in a standardized, scalable, and compliant manner.
  
• Through strong enterprise governance of MOUs, MSAs, quality plans, and service agreements, this role enables high-performing OT delivery via external partners while developing Above- and At-Site capabilities.
  

• OT Innovation, Future-State Architecture, and Technology Strategy-
  
• Identify, evaluate, and curate innovative OT technologies (PCS, MES, Cloud OT Systems, Edge, IOT, etc.) that align with business, compliance, and cybersecurity requirements.
  
• Own the definition and continuous refinement of the future-state OT architecture, ensuring standardization, scalability, and interoperability across sites.
  
• Lead the "Identify-Develop-Deliver-Scale" lifecycle for new OT solutions, from proof-of-concept through global deployment and sustainment via partners.
  
• Direct the OT Architect and OT Design Lead to ensure solution designs align with the target architecture, enterprise standards, and long-term roadmap.
  
• Global Platform Strategy, Selection, and Decision Rights-
  
• Own global decision rights for future-state OT platform selection (e.g., MES, PCS, modular MES components).
  
• Establish and enforce platform governance standards that drive consolidation, reduce technical debt, and enable reuse across capital projects and operations.
  
• Chair or co-chair relevant architectural and platform governance forums, ensuring alignment with I&T (Infra/Sec/Cloud/Enterprise Apps), Data, Tech Ops, and Global/Local E&M.
  
• Provide clear, documented decisions and design principles that guide OT investment choices and partner solutioning.
  
• Capital Delivery (Pre-BD) and Capex Support (T1)-
  
• Provide OT design leadership to site teams and partners in the early phases of capital projects, ensuring alignment to target architecture, platform, and recipe standards.

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering, Automation, Computer Science or local equivalent.
  
• 15+ years' work experience, with at least 5 years' experience in execution systems, operational technology, IT and operations
  
• Specific experience in process automation, MES and batch manufacturing industry standards (ISA S88 &S95)
  
• Direct experience designing, building, deploying and supporting automation and execution systems (SCADA, DCS, MES, PAT, LIMS, Digital Methods, OSI Pi Data historian, etc.) in a regulated large-scale process-based manufacturing environment.
  
• Experience in running site-based shop floor and laboratory systems in a globally distributed footprint is highly desirable
  
• A proven track record of influencing the industry on operational technology via publications and presentations is strongly preferred.
  
• Experience building, managing, and deploying high performing, innovative and transformational process automation / execution systems across a global organization.
  
• Demonstrated ability to influence at all organizational levels through clear, concise and impactful verbal and written communication skills
  
• Ability to build, mentor and grow a high performing and cohesive team
  
• Experience in Process Excellence methodology is desirable but not required.
  
• Strong project management skills and experience in engineering projects within biopharma manufacturing.
  
• Functional knowledge of cGMPs and manufacturing operations in FDA-regulated facilities.
  
• Automation & Execution Systems Expertise
  
• Project Management
  
• Regulatory Compliance
  
• Team Leadership & Development
  
• Strategic Planning
  
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
  
• Stakeholder Engagement
  
• Strategic innovation
  
• Delivering Enterprise Results and Value Orientation