【今市】Automation and Operational Technology Lead

The Automation and Operational Technology Lead position at GSK involves overseeing automation solutions and cybersecurity strategies. Candidates should have 4-5 years of experience in automation and cybersecurity, with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechatronics or Robotics. Key responsibilities include managing OT equipment, designing industrial automation systems, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to improvements are essential. This role is critical for maintaining secure and efficient operations within the organization. The Automation and Operational Technology Lead will be responsible for managing automation solutions and cybersecurity strategies within the organization. The candidate will design, implement, and maintain industrial automation systems while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards. This role requires a minimum of 4-5 years of relevant experience in automation and cybersecurity, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechatronics, Robotics, or Electrical Engineering.

Job Purpose

Responsible for all aspects of Automation and controls, obsolescence management and Cyber & OT security. Act as SME and engineering authority for Automation.

Following will be key areas of scope,

• Lead Cybersecurity strategies for OT Systems
• Lead automation aspects.
• Manage OT Equipments and lifecycle
• Maintain Calibration Standards for all equipment.

Key Responsibilities Manage Automation solution & OT lifecycle:

• Design, implement, and maintain industrial automation systems (PLC/SCADA, IoT, robotics).
• Monitor and secure OT (Operational Technology) environment.
• Embed the OT cybersecurity standards and principles at Site.
• Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies for automated systems.
• Perform risk assessments and implement vulnerability management in control systems.
• Integrate network and endpoint security into smart manufacturing/production lines.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to ensure secure-by-design automation.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents in automated environments.
• Development and delivery of training materials for OT systems and cybersecurity standards
• Develop and install new systems, where it is possible to introduce new technologies, throughout the site to aid process performance, safety, and reliability.
• Ensure secure and stable operations for the OT Systems. Lead OT security alerts at site and ensure timely completion.
• Identify and resolve automation issues by implementing effective and reliable solutions.

Maintain standards :

• Ensure that Automation & Control systems are reliable, robust, validated and conform to regulatory, GMP and Cyber Security standards.
• Also ensure Calibration standards are followed and applied across Site for instruments.

Basic Qualification

Skill / Experience:

• Min. 4-5 years of relevant work experience in the field of automation and cybersecurity
• Cyber Security awareness
• Ability to communicate across all organizational levels and with teams
• In depth knowledge and expertise in the automation area.
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity standards
• Ability to prepare training content and deliver training session
• In depth understanding of GMPs, familiarity with local regulations and guidelines.
• Good knowledge of quality and risk management principles and tools.
• Familiarity with Project Management principles.
• Flexible, proactive and strategic thinking. Passion for improvements.

Education/certification/Language

• Bachelor of Engineering

-Area of Specialisation
Mechatronics / Robotics Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Automation OR Mechatronics Engineering

This position is open to candidates who are able to work at GSK's Imaichi site in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.

Future scope of job and working location will be determined by company.

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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• Job Purpose Responsible for all aspects of Automation and controls, obsolescence management and Cyber & OT security. Act as SME and engineering authority for Automation.Following will be key areas of s Responsibilities
• The candidate will be responsible for leading cybersecurity strategies for OT systems.
• The candidate will manage the OT equipment lifecycle and maintain calibration standards for all equipment.
• The candidate will design, implement, and maintain industrial automation systems including PLC/SCADA, IoT, and robotics.
• The candidate will monitor and secure the OT environment and embed cybersecurity standards at the site.
• The candidate will develop and enforce cybersecurity policies for automated systems.
• The candidate will perform risk assessments and implement vulnerability management in control systems.
• The candidate will collaborate with IT and engineering teams to ensure secure-by-design automation.
• The candidate will investigate and respond to security incidents in automated environments.
• The candidate will develop and deliver training materials for OT systems and cybersecurity standards. Skills
• Strong proficiency in Automation and Cybersecurity is required.
• The role requires in-depth knowledge of PLC/SCADA systems, IoT, and robotics. Education
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required, with a specialization in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or Automation.