Senior Manager, Digital Systems Site MSAT - Redmond, WA
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Senior Manager Digital Systems Site MSAT
Just-Evotec Biologics is seeking a motivated Sr. Manager Digital Systems that desires a significant opportunity to improve worldwide access to biotherapeutics. Process automation is a cornerstone of Justs manufacturing technology. This role is responsible for leading the Automation Digital Systems Team in Site MSAT.
This role is responsible for defining the site automation support strategy lead the team in maintaining site automation infrastructure and in providing automation support to Just-Evotecs US manufacturing sites. This role will also work with the global MSAT team in maintaining automation (Delta V) recipes for the Manufacturing platform and to ensure alignment across the network. This includes designing and implementing creative solutions to complex technical challenges in helping Just achieve a novel flexible and reconfigurable cGMP manufacturing facility focused on continuous processing. The successful candidate is expected to have advanced proficiency of DeltaV process control automation (SCADA DCS) and in MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) used for bioprocessing control as well as at least some experience in other automation platforms (ie Siemens Allen-Bradley Wonderware etc.). Experience working in a GMP environment change control and automation validation in accordance with GAMP5 guidelines is expected.
Responsibilities (including but are not limited to):
Lead the Site Automation Team. Responsible for recruitment and employee development in the automation organization.
Lead the design and implementation of automation and process control schemes to NPI processes batch tracking establishing process control limits and applying predictive control algorithms.
Define site automation support strategy and site roadmap for Delta V MES and other process digital systems.
Maintain site level validated DeltaV library and lead site level governance and change management system for GMP changes and NPI implementation
Participate in engagement with global MSAT Automation teams to support global and site objectives
Define strategy for development and optimization of automation engineering documents specifications SOP change controls and training documents.
Collaborate with multiple disciplines including manufacturing process engineering process development data scientists utility operations maintenance quality assurance and validation to implement operational improvements
Provide digital systems project oversight to 3rd party suppliers/contractors.
Provide guidance to the team in deviation investigation technical root cause analysis and troubleshooting of process control issues.
Establish implementation plan and tracking methodology of NCs CAPAs and change controls to meet site operational needs.
Provide leadership to automation representative on the NPI team to ensure all the automation changes/ MES changes are designed/tested as part of NPI readiness.
Provide technical support to the manufacturing sites as needed specific to process control and automation systems
Position Requirements:
B.S or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science Chemical Engineering Biotech Engineering or related life science engineering.
10 years relevant experience in pharmaceutical biotech or life sciences
Strong control system automation background. Design installation programming and validation of automated processes is essential.
Understanding of FDA CFR 21 Part 11 compliance
Experienced in deviation investigations technical root cause analysis troubleshooting of process control issues and CAPAs/Change controls implementation.
Established record of successful project completions employing proven engineering and project management skills
Demonstrated skills coding in DeltaV and possess Delta V network knowledge.
Demonstrated skills in designed batch records in PASX
Authority inspection or audit support involvement
Strong focus on quality and attention to detail
Motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills
Good interpersonal team and communication skills are a mustExcellent oral and written.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in computer software validation
Participation on global teams Center of Excellence etc.
Leverage expertise using GAMP5 risk-based approach when implementing changes to the validated PAS
Experience with single-use technologies and systems
This job description is intended to describe the general content of the job and to identify the essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Because job requirements evolve with the changing needs of Just-Evotec Biologics business this description is subject to change and may be modified at any time whether formally or informally.
The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $112560 to $154100; Base salary offered may vary depending on the individuals skills experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus comprehensive benefits to include Medical Dental and Vision short-term and long-term disability company paid basic life insurance 401k company match flexible work generous paid time off and paid holiday wellness and transportation benefits.
Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race gender age disability genetic information gender expression gender identity national origin religion sexual orientation or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
