Associate Director Automation and Digital Manufacturing
AstraZeneca · Athlone, Ireland · Global
Health Tech
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Demand80
Career growth80
Healthcare fit25
Remote potential10
5-year outlook
Competitive senior leadership compensation in pharma manufacturing; likely high six-figure range with bonuses, but exact figures not disclosed.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
senior
Employment type
full-time
Date found
2026-09-23
Intelligence details
Why this is worth applying to
Only consider if you have a strong engineering, IT, or informatics background with experience in regulated manufacturing environments. Most clinicians without such technical expertise will find this role out of reach.
Who should apply
Clinicians with engineering degrees, health informatics specialists, or those with prior experience in pharma manufacturing, automation, or OT systems.
CV angle
Highlight any experience with clinical systems validation, data integrity, process improvement, or cross-functional leadership in regulated environments. Emphasize technical skills and project management.
Skills to highlight
- Automation systems (PLC/DCS/HMI)
- Operational technology cybersecurity
- MES and manufacturing systems
- Validation and GxP compliance
- Strategic roadmap development
- Budget and workforce management
- AI/analytics adoption
- Stakeholder leadership
Role summary
Senior leadership role at AstraZeneca's Athlone site responsible for the strategy, governance, and lifecycle management of automation, OT, and digital manufacturing systems, including cybersecurity and AI adoption.
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