At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via: 

Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and 
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services. 
 

Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment. 

For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world. 

The Role & What You Will Be Doing 

The Automation Engineering Manager will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of automation systems and equipment within aseptic filling and packaging operations. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards and leads continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, product quality, and data integrity.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Automation Engineering Manager role will make an impact: 

Develop, configure, and deploy PLC, SCADA, DCS, MES, and HMI automation systems.

Implement process control strategies to optimize manufacturing and laboratory operations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, IT, Quality, Production) to integrate automation solutions.

Provide technical support  to Automation Project Engineer and supporting teams for automation-related issues, minimizing downtime.

Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for system failures.

Ensure systems are validated, calibrated, and maintained according to regulatory requirements.

Ensure adherence to cGMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, EU Annex 11, and other regulatory standards.

Develop and maintain technical documentation, including URS, FDS, HDS, SDS, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.

Participate in regulatory audits and inspections, providing automation-related compliance support.

Drive process automation enhancements to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Stay updated on emerging technologies in Industry 4.0, IoT, data analytics, AI-driven automation.

Support digital transformation initiatives such as cloud-based automation and electronic batch records (EBR).

About Your Skills & Experience 

For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences: 

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

5+ years of automation experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry

Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop technical teams

Certifications such as GAMP 5 Practitioner, Certified Automation Professional (CAP), PMP, and/or Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing

Proficient in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider) and SCADA/DCS systems (e.g., DeltaV, Siemens PCS7, Rockwell)

Familiar with MES platforms like Werum PAS-X or Rockwell PharmaSuite

Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols including OPC, Modbus, Profibus, and Ethernet/IP

Experience with robotic automation, vision systems, and industrial data analytics tools

Basic programming/scripting skills in Python, SQL, VBA, or C# for automation and data integration tasks

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with a strong focus on compliance in regulated environments

At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. 

Benefits at Viatris 

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. Some of our benefits include the following on top of a competitive salary: 

Excellent career progression opportunities 

Work-life balance initiatives 

Bonus scheme 

Health insurance 

Pension 

Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris 

At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion  

Sustainability at Viatris 

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility  

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. 

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.