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Director, Life Sciences (Controls Systems)
Bw Design Group
Lead and grow the Controls & Automation Business in the SoCal office of a Life Sciences organization, overseeing strategy, project execution, staff development, and client relationships.
19d ago
$150,000 - $250,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Irvine, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Design
Sector Specialisms
Food & Beverage
Life Sciences
Advanced Technology
Industrial
Chemicals & Plastics
Household & Personal Care
Metals
Semiconductor & Electronics
Role
What you would be doing
plan execution
program management
pcs troubleshooting
proposal development
project management
team coaching
- Develop the cross-functional plan and drive execution of the solution as per the plan
- Lead program management work-stream and ensure adherence to best practices
- Working with finance to insure proper reporting of activities within the Controls & Automation Group.
- Work with Design Group recruiting team to identify and hire professionals into the Controls & Automation Group.
- Quarterly reporting on performance of the Controls & Automation Group to the Seattle office Partner and the Regional Managing Partner.
- Manage client expectations and executive communications when project risks and issues arise
- Coach the cross-functional project team on the business perspective and strategic imperatives to inform key project decisions
- Development and coaching of the individual professionals under his/her leadership, which includes one-on-one sessions, real time feedback, training, and Career Development discussions.
- Serve as the single point of contact and advisor/consultant for clients to facilitate their business needs and program demands through solutions and services that are fit for purpose for Pharma need
- Support our Leadership teams in securing engineering engagements with current and future Design Group clients, which includes proposal preparation, estimating, contract negotiation, order processing, and project set-up.
- Update automation functional specifications for automation lead review/approval, troubleshoot the PCS system and software, prepare automation change record forms and perform offline and online coding and testing.
- Drive development of creative and compelling proposals and responses to client requests and solicitations
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key client contacts.
- Coach and mentor teams, and conduct & develop training programs to contribute to capability building and knowledge sharing (project management, requirements gathering, business processing modeling
- Planning of project workload and staffing of projects to insure the proper execution of the work. Staffing strategy includes communication and coordination within the Western Region and Firm to effectively share resources.
- Troubleshooting of process, equipment, and system malfunctions or failures involving the PCS system.
- Independently provide project support activities such as detailed design, design review, implementation, program changes, testing/debug, troubleshooting and project management.
- Technical project execution within the Controls & Automation group, which includes profit, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Insuring the proper use of company facilities including the physical plant and equipment.
- Provide direction and best practices for creating project materials including requirements, change management, and business process design
- Leveraging firm wide Design Group standards and procedures for the execution of Controls & Automation projects. This includes participating on councils responsible for overseeing and adopting firm wide standards.
- Strategic business planning and development of annual Vision plans for the Controls & Automation Group.
What you bring
automation
bs ee
control systems
rockwell
communication
biopharma
- Minimum 10 years of experience in developing and providing automation solutions for the Life Sciences industry in the Southern CA Market
- Minimum B.S. in Electrical Engineering is preferred, but consideration will be given to other engineering
- Technical experience should include design of electrical control systems as well as automation programming for process applications.
- Rockwell hardware and software solutions experience is required.
- Candidate must possess good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of management, clients, and vendors
- Understanding of Biopharmaceutical processes required
- GMP and experience working in a validated environment required
- Technical scope will include hardware and panel design, PLC and HMI programming, SCADA, power distribution, and all associated project documentation- from Conceptual Design through Commission & Qualification project phases.
- Experience should include a strong record of successful client interface.
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Interview process
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Security clearance- candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the life sciences industry, with a strong record of successful client interface and understanding of biopharmaceutical processes.
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Company
Overview
27 years
Experience in the Industry
Demonstrates a long-standing commitment to innovation and client success.
100k+ installations
Installed Systems Worldwide
Highlights global reach and widespread adoption of its solutions.
$2.5B
Annual Revenue
Reflects significant financial success and market impact.
- Provides cutting-edge software tools and professional services for network design and optimization.
- Recognized for versatility across industries, from telecommunication to utility networks.
- Dedicated to continuous innovation and enhancement of customer value.
- “Manufacturer’s Mindset™” — thinking like clients across every stage of project lifecycle
- “One Firm” philosophy — personal connection, hands‑on support, consistency at scale
- Built to Serve — flexible, agile business model independent of any single technology or delivery method
- Cultivating leaders — “leaders defining tomorrow” through unwavering shared values and culture
- Deep domain expertise in clean + regulated manufacturing across food, beverage, life sciences, advanced technology, industrial markets
2030 Target
Net Zero Emissions
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030 across operations and supply chain.
25% Reduction
GHG Emissions Cut
BW Packaging plans to reduce Scope 1 & Scope 2 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030, using a 2021 baseline.
2024 Plan
Carbon Reduction
Carbon Reduction Plan 2024 follows RIBA Plan of Work, monitoring A1–A5 embodied carbon via QFlow.
- Sustainable procurement prioritizing local materials & certified suppliers
- Whole‑life carbon assessments embedded in project development stages
- LED lighting retrofits, renewable power procurement, HVAC optimization, destratification fan installation driving footprint reductions
- No official DEI strategy or gender‑based outcomes available on public website or LinkedIn.
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