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Position Summary
Integrated into the Information Technology department, the Senior Specialist IT and Automation provides support to GMP automated System of Boudry Manufacturing Plant implemented and during their implementations.
Duties/Responsibilities
1. Provide automation technical support (level 2 and 3) for Commercial Manufacturing Operations
2. Collaborate with partners and stakeholder such as automation, IT, Manufacturing and QA to execute the daily operational activities and maintain the systems in a compliant state.
3. Implement corrective actions as defined by the Deviation management or the Change Control Process that can include (but not limited to) automation code changes, review, design document updates & re-approval, SOP updates and trainings.
4. Manage Commissioning & Qualification activities (SAT, IQ, OQ) for projects related to automation and IT systems/equipment’s.
5. Work independently and supervise the activities of suppliers.
6. Contribute positively to a strong culture of business integrity and ethics.
7. Provide support and make connections between IT and OT
8. Act within compliance and legal requirements as well as within company guidelines
Qualifications
9. Engineering educational background in Automation, OT or/and IT
10. 7+ years of experience in managing pharmaceutical technical activities in term of IT/OT topics.
11. Demonstrated hands-on experience with automation and IT systems.
12. Good Knowledge of specific manufacturing systems (Production and Packaging lines systems/equipment’s, Serialization software, building management System, Room Monitoring System, MES, etc...)
13. Good knowledge of Pharma/Biotech Processes
14. Good knowledge of SCADA software and PLC (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, iFix, etc). Knowledge of other platforms is an advantage. Good knowledge of IEC 61131, ISA-88, and ISA-95 Standards
15. Good knowledge of Computer Networking and Fieldbus. Understanding of electrical and P&ID standards
16. Design, configuration, installation, and maintenance of automation software and associated hardware
17. Oversight or participation on all automation aspects of overall automation projects lifecycle (URS, FS, DS, SDS, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ and system support as well)
18. Develop procedures and maintain proper documentation related to automation/IT systems.
19. Troubleshooting skills to recover system critical functionalities.
20. Familiar with GMAO software and IT Ticketing systems (ServiceNow)
21. Awareness of business and enterprise architecture
22. Analyze, interpret data, and make sound technical recommendations on continuous improvements and non-conformance remediation.
23. Good knowledge GxP/GAMP/Data Integrity practices/ASTM E2500
24. Ability to handle multiple projects in parallel.
25. Excellent presentation, facilitation, negotiation, collaboration, and communication abilities. Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
26. Capable of working under pressure in a multi-cultural environment, at any level of the hierarchy, effectively with a variety of stakeholders
27. Fluent in French and English
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
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