Manager, Manufacturing Operations Solutions – Manufacturing Execution Solutions (MES) Site Deployment Lead
* Ireland - Kildare - Newbridge
* Ireland - Dublin - Grange Castle
* United States - North Carolina - Sanford
* United States - Massachusetts - Andover
* United States - New York - New York City
We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.
To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.
Pfizer Digital takes immense pride in being at the forefront of innovation, harnessing cutting-edge smart technology that profoundly impacts the lives of our patients.
The Digital Manufacturing Team is responsible for the delivery of Pfizer’s Core Digital Manufacturing Operations Management (MoM) capabilities at every level of the Pfizer Global Supply (PGS) Plant Network (ISA 95 Levels 0-4). These solutions are critical to Manufacturing & Lab Execution, Manufacturing Process Intelligence and Production Optimization that aim to improve product quality, increase asset utilization/uptime, automate manual workflows, and streamline plant floor operations.
The Manufacturing Operations Solutions team supports all of Pfizer’s Core Manufacturing & Shop Floor Solutions, while enabling a secure, seamless flow of contextualized data from the device & control levels, all the way to the top of the Enterprise.
The Manager, Manufacturing Operations Solutions – Manufacturing Execution Solutions (MES) Site Deployment Lead colleague will spearhead deployment of solutions that drive operational discipline with a focus on increasing process robustness, yield improvements & product quality, while increasing asset utilization and manufacturing attainment. An ideal candidate will have a technical background with strong business process understanding across Manufacturing. The candidate will be responsible for driving the development and deployment of critical solution features and Electronic Batch Records (EBRs).
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Work with program leadership to define performance metrics and process improvement areas
* Liaise with cross-functional agile product owner team to support defining long term program roadmaps and strategies
* Support the management of user/ Functional Requirements Specification generation, software configuration/coding and general oversight to the MES software documentation practices
* Support MES solution deployments, upgrades and solution process activities across multiple sites and versions
* Analyze and solve technical issues related to the MES recipes and/ or solution development
* Support new project scoping, costing and business case definition
* Lead product owner key activities (e.g. backlog management, program increment planning, etc.) to provide clear direction to agile teams on work priorities
* Support User Forums and Governance alignment
* Lead business process evaluation, process mapping and site fit gap analysis and requirements definition
* Lead and manage cross-functional agile team management (e.g. manufacturing, automation, Digital, etc.)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology based subjects(s) with at least 4 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience; OR Associate's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; OR 10 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma
* Relevant domain experience in manufacturing and/or quality operations.
* Experience in all stages of solution and application lifecycle from value analysis, business case development, and solution deployment through to value realization and retirement is a significant advantage.
* Ability to work across multiple concurrent activities and successfully adapt to changing priorities as required.
* An understanding of system cGMP requirements and demonstrable knowledge of computer system design and maintenance lifecycle in cGMP environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* 1-3 years’ experience in a Global Solution environment focused on the build and deployment of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
* Experience working with Rockwell Pharmasuite or Siemens OpCenter Execution Pharma.
* Experience with Agile Software Delivery.
* Hands on experience in a manufacturing facility.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Ability to travel up to 25% and must be able to support weekend or night cutover and/or upgrade activities.
Other Job Details:
* Last Date to Apply for Job: March 12th, 2025
* Work Location Assignment: Hybrid. Must be able to work from assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business
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