Senior Manager, IT & Automation - Chemical API Development and Production (Petersburg, VA)
hophr · Remote, US only
Posted Feb 25, 2026
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About the job
About the Role
- Location: Petersburg, VA, US (on-site)
- Lead IT/OT systems staff for automation, infrastructure, security, networking, and compliance in a pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing environment
- Champion cGMP compliance and regulatory requirements (GAMP5, 21CFR11)
- Coach and mentor direct reports and develop a high-performing cross-functional IT/OT team
Essential Functions
- Develop strategic direction for IT/OT assets, monitoring advancements in the industry
- Ensure IT/OT systems available, capable, and accessible to meet production requirements
- Build and develop a strong, high performing cross-functional team
- Manage departmental training, development, coaching, performance, and recruitment
- Collaborate with Site Leadership on workload solutions and IT/OT resource prioritization
Qualifications
- Bachelors in Engineering, Computer Science, or applicable technical degree required
- 7+ years IT/OT systems management, automation, or security experience
- 3+ years supervisory/team leadership experience required
- GAMP5, 21CFR11 compliance experience required
- Pharma/chemical manufacturing background preferred
- Knowledge of MES, SQL, Oracle a plus