Automation & Cyber Security Lead

You will lead automation and cyber security for a manufacturing site in Pakistan. You will work closely with engineering, operations, quality and vendors to design, deliver and protect control systems. We value practical problem solvers who communicate clearly and collaborate kindly. This role offers technical growth, visible impact on site reliability and a chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation and support of PLC, SCADA and control system automation projects.
• Own industrial cyber security tasks including risk assessments, system hardening and incident response planning.
• Plan and lead commissioning, qualification and formal handover of automated equipment.
• Investigate automation incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage third-party vendors and contractors to deliver safe, timely and compliant solutions.
• Maintain accurate records in maintenance, validation and security systems for audits.

Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 -5 years hands-on experience in industrial automation or control systems.
• Practical experience with PLCs and SCADA or distributed control systems.
• Experience implementing or supporting industrial cyber security measures.
• Experience in commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) or formal equipment handover.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with operational technology network design and segmentation.
• Familiarity with validation or quality management software and tools.
• Experience leading automation projects and managing vendor contracts.
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments.

Skills

Asset Life Cycle Management, Automation, Cybersecurity, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Manufacturing Technologies, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Risk Awareness, Standards Compliance

 

 

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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