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.

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

• 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, understanding and speaking the language of both
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

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

10% -15% Travelling and occasional off hours and weekend work is expected

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $66,000 - $158,400

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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