Manager, Manufacturing IT Systems and MES

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Manufacturing IT Systems & MES Manager will join the Summit Digital Plant Team to support digitizing manufacturing and expanding site capacity. The individual will gain experience in cutting edge customized software to automate batch records and workflows utilizing the Site Manufacturing Execution System.

The individual is responsible for Site Level activities including automation of administrative tasks, creating and troubleshooting system integrations, and administering the Site Manufacturing Execution System. The individual will also troubleshoot database issues, perform Ad-Hoc queries to pull critical data, and develop reports for the Site. The individual supports multiple IT projects/systems and ongoing work activities of moderate to high complexity. The individual will answer questions and resolve IT issues for manufacturing and manufacturing support staff.

Reporting into the IT organization the candidate will be primarily responsible for driving solutions to manufacturing system related problems including building, testing, documenting, and implementing design changes.

The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in Information Technology and/or Manufacturing Execution Systems. The candidate needs to have a solid understanding of the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and knowledge of GxP systems in a regulated environment.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Knowledge of Windows Administration. Experience with Powershell or VBscript is preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of SQL Server, and the ability to write moderately complex queries. Candidates interested in learning SQL will also be considered.

• Knowledge of industry standard integration protocols and programming applications such as OPC, BACNet, ODBC, SQL and Web API (SOAP, REST).
• Familiarity with Networking concepts and DNS (Active Directory).
• Knowledge of ServiceNow and the ability to drive change requests and tickets to completion.
• Knowledge and experience with MES, preferably Emerson Syncade.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GXP, GAMP, SDLC regulations, including 21CFR part 11, and good documentation practices.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical, manufacturing and laboratory systems and equipment that support Biologics and clinical manufacturing is beneficial.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, business results-driven environment.
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence (BI) and reporting programs including InfoBatch or similar tools.
• Understanding of computer system validation is a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or MIS discipline.
• Must have 5+ years of hands-on experience in Information Technology, Manufacturing Execution Systems, or similar discipline.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and how they relate to existing and new business systems and practices, primarily GxP.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and implementation partner(s) to configure, build, and deploy the MES, DCS and Historian systems.
• Collaborate with business process leads to design master data, recipes, etc.
• Provide support for operationalizing the manufacturing and peripheral systems.
• Accountable for uninterrupted 24/7 operation of manufacturing systems for CAR-T manufacturing.
• Support daily operation and future enhancements of MES and lower level systems as an IT system owner and technical expert.

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On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

COVID-19 Information
To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

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