Lab Robotics Manager

Business Introduction
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Position Summary

In a technological environment that evolves at high pace, the Lab Robotics Manager will act as key enabler for the automation of the Scientific Area, Vx CL&AP, and DDS laboratories. Successful delivery of high-throughput lab equipment and high-tech instruments will be key to answer the increased needs of clinical test read-outs as well as to accelerate the delivery of the R&D projects pipeline.

The incumbent will contribute to the design of systems that aim at being used at the maximum of their capacity and that unlock the full scientific potential of the generated data. This person will perform proper prioritization, disciplined project execution and continuously assess and adapt where/when needed the ways of working to ensure that the team can provide best-in-class technical solutions.

The incumbent will also work in partnership with a broad range of stakeholder groups such as Quality, Computer System Validation, Tech, Procurement and the R&D scientific platforms to proactively define technology standards, identify cost saving opportunities and accelerate generation of scientific results.

This person will be accountable the design, deployment and sustainable lifecycle management of a broad range of lab robotics systems, must be able to work independently and assess complex situations and must be able to manage the automation and robotics areas, including management of related personnel because this role requires the highest standards in terms of quality and data integrity and must be able to interact with a large panel of stakeholders and to effectively communicate inside as well as outside the project teams

Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

Automated laboratory systems management

• Act as a key contributor for the R&D lab technology strategy by staying current and actively exploring the external environment for new opportunities.

• Perform proper prioritization, disciplined project execution and continuously assess and adapt where/when needed the ways-of-working to ensure provision of best-in-class technical solutions and to maintain appropriate service levels throughout the lifecycle of the implemented lab robotics systems.

• Technical expert in Automation and Robotics technologies such as Image Analysis (e.g. bacteria colony counting or inclusion bacterial counting), Liquid Handling (e.g. Hamilton, Tecan, Eppendorf equipment) and Automated Tube Labelling Systems

• Ensure EHS requirements are always met with zero compromises.

Project Management

• Lead end-to-end laboratory automation and robotics project delivery (preparation, execution, risk mgmt., budget monitoring, stakeholder mgmt., etc.).

• Design systems with maximal value for R&D scientists (including knowledge mgmt.) that are straight-forward to implement in the internal OT network and easy to deploy or replicate elsewhere.

Support during lifecycle

• Set the standards for the quality of the technical solutions so that they operate with minimal down-time over their overall lifetime. Also ensure that the most appropriate support model is defined per technology type.

• Ensure quality and robustness of technical solutions to maximize systems uptime and minimize disruption of business activities.

Stakeholders and team Management

• The incumbent will also work in partnership with a broad range of stakeholder groups such as Quality, Computer System Validation, Engineering, Tech, EHS, Procurement and the R&D scientific platforms to proactively define technology standards, identify cost saving opportunities and accelerate generation of scientific results.

• Manage, coordinate, supervise external partners throughput the entire system’s lifecycle.

• Maximizing investment value for GSK while negotiating with external partners.

Why You?

Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Automation

• Laboratory technology and/or automation experience for large companies, preferably in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment

• Experience in support and managing of automation projects

• 4+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated R&D environment, with a focus on delivering automation fit-for-purpose solutions or services to laboratories and experience in technology projects delivery (hardware and/or applications)

• Experience in performance, risk and quality management

• 2+ years of experience in people management

Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Automation

• Strong understanding of automation and robotics technologies as well as strong understanding of computer programming and software development

• Strong analytical mindset to quickly assimilate facts and data and develop an understanding of complex matters in order to synthesize a story into a cost-effective solution or an actionable set of recommendations

• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills allowing to interact at all levels of the organization, including senior management and to influence and lead without hierarchical authority

• Ability to coach and inspire (more junior) team members

• Mental agility to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment

Work model
This role is hybrid. You will be expected to work regularly in Cambridge, MA and collaborate with colleagues across regions.

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Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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