IT Manufacturing Engineer

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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Widespread IT technical knowledge such as Operating System, Infrastructure and Networking. Programming is excluded and development of script is very limited. Proficiency into Computer System Validation in the pharmaceutical environment is required.

The accountability of the worker is the improvement or full implementation of off-the-shelf and configurable (Gamp3 and 4) standalone and interconnected standalones, regulated by the GmPs. To a lesser extent, he will collaborate on (Gamp5) worldwide/interconnected systems.

Skills/Knowledge Required

• Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Life Science industry experience is a must.
• 3-5 years’ experience as an IT Engineer running project from requirements to delivery of final product and documentation included.
• Familiar with Change Management tools and regulated document authoring.
• COTS and Web-based requirements, architecture, Agile/SCRUM methodology.
• Real Time Data Management and Interfaces (e.g. Kepware, OSI PI) a strong plus
• Serialization technologies (Laetus) a strong plus
• Six Sigma, Lean or Business Process Change Techniques a plus
• Technical diploma in Information Systems or equivalent experience
• Experience in Computer System Validation
• Awareness of 21-CFR Part 11, Eudralex, MHRA
• Awareness of business and enterprise architecture
• Fully operational in French and English
• Business acumen
• Autonomous in analysis, problem solving and achieving deliverables
• Oral and Written communication
• Constructive influencing of colleagues to positive outcome

Duties And Responsibilities

• Information Technology Requirements, GmP Regulation, must be explained and obtained from the vendor of system. When necessary, the Engineer, may have to customize the system, or adapt the process, to comply the GmPs.
• Guarantee Data Integrity of the system into its environment and process.
• Design through elicits, analyzes, documents, and validates detailed user / functional / non-functional requirements; identify gaps between system capabilities and requirements to ensure
• that business needs are met.
• Adjust the number of deliverables, their quality and complexity to guarantee the respect of timelines and fit to validation approach.
• Facilitate meetings with business colleagues on IT topics
• Assist the translation of compliance requirements into test conditions and expected results for application functionality, and acceptance testing (IQ, OQ, PQ, FAT, SAT)
• Understand business objectives, processes, and strategies.
• Drive development and execution of change management and training throughout the organization during the implementation and ongoing use of system applications
• Ability to work strategically and independently with internal and external groups on multiple simultaneous projects
• Understand and ensure the use of existing standards for design and governance.
• Architect system specific topology and adapt/integrate it into existing infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT groups to ensure standards are applied for technological tools.
• Use existing standard to capitalize on lessons learned.
• Define new versatile solutions covering abstract User Requirements to fulfill unmet needs.
• Implement specific standalone and interconnected computerized system supporting activities like Production (e.g. Laetus Track & Trace, Blending, Encapsulation, Tablet Press, Blistering, Bottling, Cartoning, Room Monitoring System and other various equipment used for the manufacturing, packaging and Quality Control of drug products.
• Usage of a wide variety of Information Technology skills to configure systems, implement backup mechanism for flat files, databases, etc. Deploy proper privileges on Operating System (Windows) and File Systems.
• Develop governance and “how to” Work Practices, including their Configuration Specifications to allow the operational team to support and administer the newly integrated system.
• Transmit information and follow up with specialists to obtain required configuration of the global network, backup tool and infrastructure.
• Configure and setup local network, infrastructure, computers and applications.
• Preparation and configuration of interfaces between multiple system may be required. Usage of Kepware technology and OPC protocol will be required.

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Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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