Sr Systems Analyst, Information Systems Engineering-Manufacturing Systems

Job Duties: 

• Design, document, deploy, and verify batch reports for manufacturing systems.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain SQL-based databases for organizing manufacturing data and preparing the data for structured reporting.
• Create and manage metadata structures to contextualize batch report field configurations.
• Manage all batch reporting projects within the IT Manufacturing Systems department, including during bi-annual facility shutdowns.
• Gather and translate user requirements into technical specifications and project deliverables.
• Collaborate with validation and quality teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GxP).
• Proactively identify opportunities, anticipates problems and implements solutions as required for business impacting issues.
• Assists a lead engineer in supporting the data acquisition tag deployments, as required.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Data Engineering or Automation Systems.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry strongly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills Needed: 

• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems and industrial data flows.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical compliance standards (e.g., GxP, validation).
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in SQL database development and reporting platforms.
• Experience in electronic batch reporting.
• Understanding of time-series data systems.

Competencies: 

• Technical Expertise
  • Acts as a subject matter expert for all assigned technical areas
  • Analyzes impact of new technology and makes recommendations
  • Facilitates knowledge sharing and creative problem solving in/out of area of responsibility
  • Has advanced skills in project management and continuous/process improvement
  • Knows and/or has experience with pharmaceutical concepts (e.g. GxP, validation)
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Builds strong relationships with stakeholders external to IT and utilizes them to identify new opportunities
  • Communicates well in team settings and understands diverse perspectives
  • Mentors and motivates junior members of the team
• Self-Awareness and Adaptability
  • Proactively manages changes and facilitates knowledge 
  • sharing within areas of responsibility
  • Provides clarity to others in ambiguous situations
  • Contributes ideas for continuous improvement
  • Acts as a role model, particularly in difficult situations
  • Follows policies and procedures, identifies necessary changes and participates in updates as required
• Decision Making
  • Leads technical projects and resolves highly-complex, difficult problems in/out of responsibility area
  • Makes timely and accurate decisions by leading discussions and facilitating acceptance for the solution
  • Takes intelligent risk and accountability, prioritizing and evaluating the impact of decisions
• Customer Focus
  • Anticipates major customers’ needs and is committed to developing value-added solutions that meet them successfully
  • Builds customer relationships and adapts communications styles appropriately

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