Director of Automation Delivery
Cambridge, ON,
Canada |
Full-time regular
Posting Date: 2026-07-07
Job Identification: 590
Department: Technical
Job Title: Director of Automation Delivery
Location: Cambridge, ON (In-Office)
Position Type: Full-time Regular
Vacancy Status: Current Position
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Job Summary
Reporting to the EVP Global Strategy & Technical Operations, the Director of Automation Delivery is a newly created role
established
to accelerate the implementation of practical, scalable automation solutions across
Bimeda's
North American manufacturing network.

Based at the Cambridge Manufacturing site in Ontario, Canada, the role has been created to lead the rapid deployment of automation technologies that improve manufacturing efficiency, operational consistency,
labour
optimization, safety, and production reliability across
Bimeda
facilities in Canada and the United States.

This is a highly execution-focused position with direct accountability for automation implementation delivery.

During the
initial
24-month phase, the role will
operate
in a highly hands-on capacity, leading automation projects from concept through deployment, including factory engagement, technical requirement capture, vendor coordination, FAT/SAT execution, installation oversight, integration support, and post-go-live stabilization.

The successful candidate will be expected to work directly with manufacturing teams, engineering resources, and external automation
integration
partners to rapidly
identify , prioritize, and implement automation opportunities capable of delivering measurable operational and financial benefits.
A key responsibility of the role will be
establishing
and managing relationships with
both local automation integration
companies and,
through
leveraging
Bimeda's
long standing
presence in mainland China, accessing
Tier 1 Chinese automation integrators and equipment suppliers
as
viable
comparative
options to consider . D eveloping vendor-ready technical documentation and costing
models, and
ensuring successful delivery and integration of automation systems across multiple manufacturing sites.

The role is expected to evolve significantly as automation capability and project volume expand across the organization.

Over time, the position has the potential to grow into a broader global automation leadership function with responsibility for building automation standards, implementation teams, vendor partnerships, and long-term automation roadmaps across
Bimeda's
international manufacturing network.

This role requires a leader who combines strong technical and operational
expertise
with a practical, delivery-oriented mindset and a willingness to
operate
close to the factory floor to ensure successful implementation
outcomes .

Role Evolution & Growth Prospect
This is a newly established position created to build and scale
Bimeda's
manufacturing automation implementation capability across North America.

The
initial
phase of the role will focus heavily on hands-on execution, rapid deployment, vendor management, and operational integration of automation solutions within manufacturing environments.

As automation programs mature and measurable operational benefits are realized, the role is expected to expand in scope, leadership responsibility, and geographic influence, with the potential to
establish
broader global automation standards, implementation teams,



and strategic vendor partnerships across the
Bimeda
manufacturing network.

Role Specific Requirements
Automation Strategy & Standardization
Capture, assess, and standardize automation requirements across
Bimeda's
North American manufacturing facilities.

Develop scalable automation standards, templates, and implementation frameworks to support long-term operational efficiency.

Partner with manufacturing, engineering, quality, maintenance, and operations teams to
identify
high-value automation opportunities.

Support global manufacturing sites with guidance, best practices, and technical leadership on automation initiatives.

Project Leadership & Execution
Lead end-to-end automation implementation projects including concept development, budgeting, design review, procurement, installation, commissioning, FAT, SAT, and operational handover.

Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and aligned with operational and regulatory requirements.

Provide hands-on support during equipment installation, startup, integration, and
hypercare
phases.

Establish explicit project governance, reporting structures, and milestone tracking systems.

Vendor Management & Global Sourcing
Source, evaluate, qualify, and manage
local
automation integrators and
Tier 1 Chinese automation integrators and equipment manufacturers.

Develop vendor-ready technical documentation, URS packages, scope documents, and costing models.

Lead commercial and technical discussions with automation vendors and system integrators.

Build and
maintain
long-term vendor partnerships and escalation support structures.

Technical & Operational Leadership
Provide technical oversight for automation system architecture, controls integration, robotics, packaging automation, material handling systems, and digital manufacturing technologies.

Collaborate with IT, Engineering, Validation, and Quality teams to ensure successful integration with existing manufacturing systems and infrastructure.

Support development of standardized controls philosophies and data integration strategies across facilities.

Drive continuous improvement through automation optimization, performance monitoring, and lessons learned.

Compliance, Safety & Quality
Ensure all automation systems and implementations
comply with
applicable GMP, FDA, Health Canada, safety, and environmental requirements.

Support commissioning, qualification, validation, and documentation activities associated with automation deployments.

Promote a culture of safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence across all project activities
Competencies required for the role
RESULTS ORIENTED
The ability to focus on the desired result of one's own department's work, setting challenging goals, focusing on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them.
ANALYTICAL THINKING / PROBLEM SOLVING
The ability to
identify
the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from various
sources
and then tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

Ability to
identify
and separate the key components of problems and situations.

Ability to interpret information from a range of sources to spot patterns and trends in information and to deduce cause and effect.
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT




Involves the business practice of identifying,
analysing , and improving existing processes to
optimize
performance.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
The ability to convey information effectively and efficiently, to listen, and
facilitate
sharing of information between people.

Ability to express oneself clearly in conversations and business writing while
demonstrating
respect and professionalism.
FOSTERING COLLABORATION / TEAMWORK
The ability to work jointly with others toward shared goals, building partnerships and fostering cooperation across global and cross-functional teams.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Automation, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.

Minimum
10+ years of experience leading industrial automation, manufacturing engineering, or capital project implementations within pharmaceutical, biologics, food, or highly regulated manufacturing industries.

Demonstrated success implementing automation solutions across multiple manufacturing sites.

Strong understanding of robotics, PLCs, SCADA systems, vision systems, automated packaging, and material handling technologies.

Strong commercial acumen with experience developing project cost models, ROI analyses, and vendor negotiations.

Experience managing FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification, and post-implementation support activities.

Ability to travel throughout North America and internationally as
required .

Strong understanding of GMP, FDA, Health Canada, and industrial safety standards.

Proven leadership capability in fast-paced, cross-functional manufacturing environments.

Conforms to all principles of cGMP and all relevant departmental and company standard operating procedures.

Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary.
13 paid holidays.

Competitive vacation policy effective upon hire.
5 paid personal care days.

Employee Assistance Program.

Expected Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000 per year.

About Bimeda
Bimeda is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products and has over half a century's experience in providing science-driven solutions to optimize the health, wellbeing and productivity of the world's animals.

Bimeda's global innovation program sees eight state-of-the art R&D; centers across four continents collaborate on an enviable product development pipeline which anticipates the ever-evolving needs of the animal health industry.

Bimeda's nine manufacturing facilities across seven countries allow the company to manufacture a broad range of preventative, curative and nutritional products including sterile injectables, vaccinations, nutritional boluses, feed additives, tablets, water-soluble powders, pastes and non-sterile liquids.

Globally, the company focuses on the development, manufacture and commercialization of quality Bimeda-branded products while also being the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and R&D; services for prominent companies within the animal health industry.

More info at
www.bimedacareers.com
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
At Bimeda we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment.

Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process.

If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and assess candidates based on skills and experience.

Recruitment records are retained in accordance with Ontario law.

📌 Director of Automation Delivery (Cambridge)
🏢 Bimeda
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