Digital Engineer

The AstraZeneca Mt. Vernon site was established in 1972 and is the flagship site delivering innovative, life changing oral solid medicines. At the site we formulate and pack OSD tablets and capsules for over 60+ markets. The Mt Vernon site is complex, the largest AZ production site in the US with over 700+ employees.  We are located in the southwest corner of the state of Indiana, approximately 15 miles from Evansville, Indiana – the third largest city in the state.  The Mt. Vernon site is both collaborative and Inclusive.  We have several employee resource groups (ERGs) onsite that are aimed at promoting, celebrating, and educating employees about diversity, inclusion, philanthropy, networking, etc. Each of these groups provide employees with opportunities for interactive and engaging events and initiatives which enhance professional development and provide opportunities to engage with likeminded co-workers.  

It is important to us that each employee feels welcome to bring their whole self to work every day. Here is a sneak peek of some of “perks” the MTV site offers: on-site fitness center with access to a personal trainer, on-site walking trail, walking desk, on-site basketball court, ping pong, massage chair, lunch & learns, sustainable & ergonomic office working environment, tuition reimbursement, training/ lifelong learning opportunities, book club, dining center with hot meals, snack market, free coffee and hot tea, climate controlled work environment. 

Join us as a Digital Engineer, where you will be responsible for applying digital tools to develop digital use cases as per business requirements. This role is based on a strong understanding of AZ MTV manufacturing and supply chain processes, and you will be tasked with finding innovative ways to lean out processes and implement digital solutions. This role requires excellent technical skills, an understanding of the AZ manufacturing and supply chain processes, and strong communication skills. Being able to effectively challenge, influence and negotiate will be critical. This should be paired with a leadership attitude, lean thinking, and change management expertise.

Accountabilities:
As a Digital Engineer, you will work closely with digital project managers, data analysts, and data scientists to develop and implement site digital use cases. You will apply BI tools to develop factory dashboards as per business requirements and support site digital projects. You will also standardize site digital platforms, innovate digital systems and tools for business performance improvement, and partner with IT to deliver projects into Operations that ensure agile ways of working. You will also be responsible for executing work in compliance with GMPs, site policies, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Essential Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Engineering (Computer Science, Automation or other related science)
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in software development, data engineering, data analytics or data science
- Work experience in a manufacturing industry with proven experience of successfully creating and deploying a variety of digital solutions to enable business change 
- Knowledge of Lean methodologies including process mapping, problem solving and continuous improvement
- Strong engagement, communication and stakeholder management skills, including excellent presentation and influencing skills 
- Experience of working in a regulated environment 
- Experience of virtual collaboration to lead, shape and develop innovative solutions 
- Ability to challenge, negotiation and influence 
- Benefits Management and Realisation 
- Self-motivated with high degree of adaptability in dealing with an ambiguous, complex, and fast-paced work environment.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High proficiency in Tulip, Power BI, Power Apps or other similar digital applications in advanced data analytics
- Familiar with programming language
- Experience of working in a global organisation with complex/geographical context 
- Pharmaceutical business awareness/business domain knowledge 
- Broad understanding of Supply Chain processes and systems
- Manufacturing knowledge
- Supply Chain knowledge

At AstraZeneca's Operations department, we are all about getting more medicines to patients quickly, affordably and sustainably. Technology is a key lever to making this a reality. We are creating smart factories that help us run better and make AstraZeneca a better place to work.