Process Expert Automation ASIA

Main Responsibilities

• Act as a senior automation consultant for strategic customer projects, ensuring Sartorius solutions integrate seamlessly with customer IT/OT environments (DCS, SCADA, MES).

• Provide expert-level pre- and post-sales support, resolving automation challenges.

• Lead Sartorius automation contributions in tech transfers and commercialization projects, working with in-network manufacturing sites and CDMOs.

• Collaborate with Process Consulting team members during Discover® Process Surveys, contributing automation expertise to shape customer strategies and identify long-term partnership opportunities.

• Promote adoption of the Biobrain® suite of control software, driving platform conversions where appropriate.

• Support customers and Sartorius teams by applying TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and CoGS (Cost of Goods Sold) models to demonstrate the business value of Sartorius automation solutions.

• Coordinate implementation of PAT (Process Analytical Technology) and Data Analytics tools with relevant subject matter experts during optimization and commercialization projects.

• Partner with regulatory experts to assess and manage regulatory impact and change control requirements related to automation deployment.

• Represent Sartorius in industry forums (e.g., ISPE, BioPhorum), contributing to strategic discussions and enhancing Sartorius visibility in the automation community.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Bioengineering, or related field.

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with a focus on automation, IT/OT integration, process development, MSAT, or manufacturing.

• Proven expertise in automation architectures and integration (e.g., DeltaV, PCS7, OPC UA, MES systems).

• Strong knowledge of bioprocess workflows, including upstream and downstream operations.

• Ability to work across Automation/IT, MSAT, Manufacturing, Validation, and Process Development functions at customer sites.

• Recognized as a credible technical partner by customer Automation/IT and Engineering teams.

• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills; proven ability to influence without formal authority.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, able to translate complex automation concepts into business impact.

• Customer-centric mindset, entrepreneurial approach, and commercially savvy orientation.

• Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages a plus.

• Willingness to travel within Asia region (up to ~50%)