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PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Project Lead provides input to the design and development for electronic Process systems including DeltaV, OSI Pi, electronic batch records (MES), and process monitoring systems. The Project Lead works with Digital Plant, IT, Manufacturing Operations, and process subject matter experts to deliver process Changes. The position requires excellent project management skills and coordination with stakeholders, as well as leadership, enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, scientific rigor, and a desire to help drive novel programs. The incumbent must be goal-oriented, flexible, and a subject matter expert in process systems. The Project Lead reports to the Associate Director, Process Systems within the Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply manufacturing process expertise and process system technical knowledge during change management.
• Own Functional Specifications for process systems. Ensure consistent execution of system modifications and changes. Ensure adherence with governing documents related to change management.
• Works collaboratively with Manufacturing, Digital Plant, IT, Validation, Quality, and MSAT to ensure change initiatives are driven to closure and migrated to the production area in a timely manner.
• Owns the lifecycle of process system changes.
• Works with site functional teams, including manufacturing, engineering, warehouse and quality assurance to gather user requirements for change development.
• Understanding of DeltaV and MES library objects. Use that understanding to direct changes to associated systems.
• Develop documentation to support the qualification of the DeltaV and MES recipes, including test scripts and functional specifications.
• Execute testing of the changes in the development environment to ensure functionality. 
• Manage User Acceptance Testing process for system qualification.
• Develop and deliver reports from reporting software. 
• Able to use creative problem solving. Provides technical expertise to management and less experienced professionals.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing operations, investigations and change controls as a process system subject matter expert.
• Drive strong collaboration within the plant and across the network.
• Build trust and effective relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Promote a mindset of continuous improvement, problem solving, and incident prevention.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university required (science or engineering is preferred).
• 4 or more years of relevant work experience required, preferably in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or cell therapy manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of DeltaV and process automation is required. MES Syncade is a plus.
• Experience in cell therapy, biologics, or vaccine manufacturing support, tech transfer, and validation is required.
• Strong project management skills are needed. Minimum of 1 year of experience with project coordination and cross-functional team leadership preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting DeltaV, or other process automation software; ability to use process historian and analyze data to assist troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of electronic batch records, preferably Syncade MES.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The incumbent will be required to gown to access classified manufacturing areas.
• Ability to work extended hours or a modified work schedule as required for coverage of 24/7 manufacturing operation. The position is Monday through Friday, first shift, but requires on-call availability.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

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