Gleb Konotop
Dr. Gleb Konotop is Head of Automation at AbbVie Development Sciences, where he leads laboratory automation and digital transformation initiatives across global R&D. Over the past seven years, he has established the centralized automation team, promoted global harmonization initiatives, and driven the development of modular laboratory architectures, robotics, orchestration, and scalable automation solutions for regulated and non-regulated research areas. Before joining AbbVie, Gleb worked as an Automation Specialist at Hamilton Robotics, where he implemented automated solutions for a diverse range of customers, including diagnostic laboratories, research institutes, pharmaceutical companies, and startups. Earlier, he was a research scientist at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and Heidelberg University Hospital, where he developed cell-based and biochemical high-throughput screening applications. Today, his team focuses on building connected, future-ready laboratories that elevate global productivity. By testing and integrating emerging technologies, developing and testing novel automation approaches, the team enables more flexible, scalable, robust, and innovative scientific research in a rapidly evolving environment.