Genentech
Senior Manager Digital Manufacturing & Shopfloor Innovation, CVRM
Holly Springs, USA · Senior
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About the role
- The Senior Manager of Digital Manufacturing & Shopfloor Innovation is the site's operational and technical leader responsible for transforming physical factory operations into a seamlessly connected, digital shopfloor.
- This is a hands-on people leadership role combining technical execution, program management, adoption leadership, and team development.
- Your mission is to bridge the gap between complex digital platforms and daily shopfloor operations, ensuring operators have real-time data visibility, seamless connectivity to plant systems, and the insights they need to make better decisions.
Responsibilities
- Own the site Digital Twin roadmap, ensuring seamless integration between physical assets, real-time operational data, and predictive simulation models that drive shopfloor decision-making
- Own the site Digital Twin demand and backlog, translating business needs (especially operator-facing use cases) into clearly defined requirements with owners, identifying relevant KPIs, data requirements, and acceptance criteria
- Hands-on technical work: Identify simulation requirements and collaboratively work with 3rd-party simulation expert teams to develop and enhance models
- validate new simulations for fidelity and accuracy
- Define and manage the site budget for digital twin software enhancements, licenses, infrastructure upgrades, and vendor support
Requirements
- 8+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing, smart factory initiatives, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), or shopfloor digitization within pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing
- Proven hands-on experience with Digital Twin architectures, demonstrating ability to understand simulation requirements, validate models for accuracy, and drive operational insights
- Practical experience with AR/VR enterprise platforms (e.g., PTC Vuforia, HoloLens, or equivalent implementations)
- Hands-on experience with eBR systems, electronic batch record workflows, and paperless manufacturing execution
- Familiarity with Industry 4.0 shopfloor connectivity protocols (OPC UA, MQTT) and IoT edge device integration
- Proven track record in managing digital transformation programs, product roadmaps, and technology implementation initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex operational requirements into prioritized, actionable use cases and technical specifications
- Experience with user-centered design principles and gathering/incorporating end-user feedback into solutions
- Coordinate required inputs from internal teams and external partners (process data, layouts, equipment information, automation logic, 3D/BIM data)
Skills
- Welcome to Holly Springs, North Carolina- home to
- Roche/Genentech's largest-ever investment:
- This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high-level of accountability, with planned launch in 2028.
Benefits
- Lead use cases from intake and prioritization through simulation development, validation, implementation, and benefit realization-with a focus on shopfloor operator value
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