MES Engineer
Eli Lilly and Company
Summary
The MES Engineer supports, develops and/or deploys manufacturing execution systems and equipment to fulfill business needs. Provide in-depth support for new and existing manufacturing applications, systems and equipment relying on applicants' business area knowledge and computer skills. Solves existing system problems, analyzes information designs, programs and/or implements new systems or enhancements to existing systems in accordance with company standards and guidelines.
Job description
Key Objectives/Deliverables
- Develop application knowledge and business context
- Be an expert and resource in the business use of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) applications
- Accurately translate business processes, which may span multiple areas, into technical terms, and vice versa
- Leverage knowledge and communication of/with the business to create or update electronic execution tickets
- Build and maintain awareness and knowledge of regulatory, legal, or quality requirements impacting the business areas, and ensure that solution requirements comply
- Assist the Global next generation MES team and third parties in the validation of the MES System during the deployment of the application in the site
- Lead the delivery and support of digital solutions and electronic tickets from the site perspective
- Work with the business to identify and capture new opportunities, improve processes, and optimize the value MES can provide
- Work with the business to define changes to our manufacturing process that have an impact into our electronic tickets and make the appropriate changes
- Manage the manufacturing area agenda and workload to ensure correct delivery and prioritization
- Effectively influence the business to drive value and to implement the appropriate digital solutions, and challenge different levels of the organization
- Provide status reporting and manage issue escalations
- Produce and maintain local project and validation documentation
- Ensure systems remain in a validated state and manage their lifecycle through releases, recapitalization, and retirement
- Ensure the incident, problem, configuration, and change/release management are all accomplished in alignment with and understanding of business need
Additional Skills/Preferences
- Prior work experience working in pharma or other GMP setting
- Prior experience working in information security and/or cyber security
- Demonstrated ability to influence without authority
- Solid knowledge of Computer System Validation process
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, anticipate, and resolve complex issues (technical, operational, or business-related) through sound problem-solving skills
- Effectively prioritize and escalate issues
- Demonstrated learning agility and curiosity
- Demonstrated ability to understand manufacturing business processes and convert into IT requirements/solutions
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate, facilitate, and drive towards risk-based decision making
- Desire and ability to communicate using a variety of methods in diverse forums
- Strong account management skills, including research, listening, effective communication and presentation
Additional Information
- Position is located in Concord, North Carolina
- Full time position onsite, with occasional on call
- 10% -15% Travelling and occasional off hours and weekend work is expected
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in IT, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Science, Engineering, or related field
- 2+ years of relevant work experience in information technology, engineering, business support or related areas
- Experience working with a MES in GMP setting (e.g. PharmaSuite)
- Ability to effectively communicate with business stakeholders and IT subject matter experts
- Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Pension
- Vacation benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription drug benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Death benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness benefits
- Employee clubs and activities
- Company bonus
Company overview
Eli Lilly and Company, commonly known as Lilly, is a leading American multinational pharmaceutical corporation headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1876 by Colonel Eli Lilly, the company has grown into one of the world's most valuable pharmaceutical enterprises, with operations in approximately 125 countries. Lilly specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative medicines across multiple therapeutic areas, including diabetes, oncology, neuroscience, immunology, and cardiometabolic diseases. The company is renowned for its groundbreaking work in insulin production, having been the first to mass-produce insulin and later developing the first commercially available insulin product in the U.S. Lilly's current portfolio includes blockbuster medications such as Mounjaro and Zepbound (tirzepatide) for diabetes and obesity, Trulicity (dulaglutide) for type 2 diabetes, Verzenio (abemaciclib) for breast cancer, and Taltz (ixekizumab) for autoimmune conditions. With approximately 47,000 employees worldwide, Lilly maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing heavily in scientific innovation to address some of the world's most significant health challenges. The company operates with a mission to make life better for people around the world through the discovery and delivery of innovative medicines.