Associate Director, Robotics and Automation – Factory of the Future (Hybrid)

Job Summary:

The Associate Director Robotics and Automation Factory of the Future will lead the strategy deployment and management of advanced robotics and automation solutions across AbbVies manufacturing and operational sites. This role fosters innovation and drives transformation by integrating cutting-edge robotics with smart automation to improve efficiency quality and flexibility in production environments. The position partners with Engineering Operations IT Quality and other cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and value realization in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute an enterprise strategy for robotics and automation in alignment with AbbVies Factory of the Future vision and operational excellence targets.
• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of robotics and automation systems including design selection deployment validation and continuous improvement for manufacturing assembly packaging and material handling.
• Identify assess and drive adoption of innovative robotics (e.g. collaborative robots AGVs/AMRs) and automation technologies (e.g. AI-powered process automation digital twins automated inspection systems).
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams and foster close collaboration across Engineering Operations IT Quality and EHS to enable seamless and compliant integration of robotic and automation solutions.
• Ensure systems meet all applicable safety quality GxP and FDA regulatory requirements.
• Build standardize and maintain best practices and frameworks for robotics/automation implementation data connectivity and integration with digital manufacturing platforms (e.g. MES SCADA IoT).
• Oversee training upskilling and change management initiatives to support workforce adoption and develop internal robotics and automation expertise.
• Support audits inspections CAPAs and risk management activities related to automated and robotic systems.
• Remain current on robotics automation and industry 4.0 trends and lead evaluation of new partners vendors and integrators.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Robotics Automation Computer Science or related field.
• 8 years experience in robotics industrial automation or digital manufacturing preferably within pharmaceutical biotech or highly regulated industries.
• Proven record of delivering large-scale robotics/automation projects from concept to operational maturity.
• Strong technical leadership project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of GxP and FDA requirements for automated systems and manufacturing environments.
• Experience with robotics integration with MES SCADA IoT and digital factory tools.

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Full-time