Life Sciences Engineering & Automation Leader

Candidate Overview: A results-oriented Senior Director of Automation and Engineering with 23+ years of success in cGMP life science environments. Expertise spans the full lifecycle of facility design, from strategic capital planning to the implementation of advanced process controls and IT infrastructure.

Core Competencies & Keywords:

• Strategic Project Management: Experienced in delivering multi-million dollar high-profile engineering projects within strict budget and scope constraints.

  
  

• Advanced Automation: Specialist in DeltaV Hardware, DCS control systems, and the creation of global automation libraries for integrated sites.

  
  

• Facility & Utilities Expertise: Deep background in managing Waste Water Treatment Plants, Water for Injection (WFI) systems, and Central Utilities Buildings (CUB).

  
  

• Life Science Compliance: Expert-level knowledge of cGMP facilities, validation activities, and computerized system process controls.

  
  

• Operational Excellence: Known for "stepping up to the plate" to deliver critical infrastructure under high-pressure scenarios, such as national vaccine initiatives.

  
  

Technical Proficiency:

• Software: AutoCAD, SDWAN, Primavera / MS Project, and Management Software (AMS).

  
  

• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional), VMware System Administration, and OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety.

  
  

• Education: Dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and Electronic Engineering Technology with a focus on Power Systems and Automation.

  
  

Representative Achievements:

• Directed the construction of high-throughput zones for Viral Gene Therapies featuring full segregation and cross-contamination risk mitigation.

  
  

• Led global standardization efforts (IT/Automation/Equipment connectivity) across multiple manufacturing sites.

  
  

• Recognized with an Environmental Project of the Year award for excellence in sustainable industrial engineering.