Associate Director - MES Developer

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Ability to manage budgets, manage managers and team (size ~40) and build roadmaps
• Ability to interact with senior business leadership and translate business strategy into executable IT programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially regarding:
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Customer focus
• Verbal and written communication
• Strong judgement, influence, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead the strategic planning and implementation of digital capabilities in multi-site global manufacturing network including process automation, manufacturing execution and lab systems.
• Knowledge of industry standard integration protocols and programming applications such as OPC, BACNet, ODBC, SQL, and Web API (Application Programming Interface).
• Knowledge of system architecture principles and Purdue reference model and programming applications such as OPC, BACNet, ODBC, SQL, and Web API.
• Knowledge and experience with MES, preferably Emerson Syncade.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GXP, GAMP, SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) regulations, including 21CFR part 11, and good documentation practices.
• Working knowledge of S88 and S95 standards in relation to process automation and manufacturing execution.
• 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 and similar tools.
• Understanding of computer system validation.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in an engineering or Science related discipline. Advanced degree (MS) preferred
• Must have experience with MES, preferably Emerson Syncade, in a bio-tech manufacturing environment.
• Must have 8+ years of hands-on experience in a biotech, manufacturing, and supply chain environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience attracting, hiring, maintaining and managing employee talent.
• A passion for people management and mentorship.
• Understanding of supply chain, manufacturing domains, and supporting technology including manufacturing and supply chain ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP).
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and how they relate to existing and new business systems and practices, primarily GxP.
• Sound understanding of Electronic Batch Records (EBR) and Review by Exception (RBE).
• Must have prior experience of working with teams across the globe-US and EU.