Job description
BeiGene continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.
The Associate Director, Site Automation is responsible for maintaining a stable, qualified, and highly available computing infrastructure and implementation and validated computer systems for the shop floor and process automation systems, in close collaboration with the Global Technology Solutions (GTS) team. The individual ensures reliable operation and implementation of all automation systems for a 24x7 commercial manufacturing facility. This role works independently, with minimal supervision and direction and will provide technical direction, Project Management support, Commissioning and SME expertise in the areas of Facility, Utility and Metrology, instrumentation /control services. Projects may often require independent decision making and exercising judgment. This role will be based in Hopewell NJ and report to the Site Director Facilities and Engineering.
Essential Functions of the job:
- Lead projects in the design, development, and qualification of automated processes, equipment, and systems; including managing the work of internal engineers and outside vendors
- Lead the design, development, and qualification of automated processes, equipment, and systems and identify opportunities to improve existing processes, equipment, systems, and infrastructure
- Develop and review technical documentation
- Support of various Control System hardware and software
- Hands-on experience with modification of DCS, PLC and HMI/ SCADA software applications
- Participate and lead in controls fault analysis and remediation
- Support the configuration, administration and maintenance activities of the site manufacturing and automation systems, including process control systems, building automation systems, manufacturing execution systems, and data historian
- Directly support operations with troubleshooting and issue resolution with respect to computer and automation systems
- Lead small cross functional teams in support of small projects or initiatives
- Requires working in an industrial manufacturing environment including gowning
- Support operations and ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate and site requirements
- Collaborate and work closely with Automation teams at other sites in China
- The ability to operate self-sufficiently and to motivate oneself is crucial for the success of this position. In addition, the ability for this person to develop and maintain transparent communication between departments is essential
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- May have technical leadership or supervisory responsibilities over automation engineers and contractors
- Engages with peers to define, sponsor, and execute continuous improvements
- Acts as a peer resource for the Automation domain
- Provide leadership to Engineering colleagues focusing on their development
Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field required.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years related engineering experience
- 5+ years of project management experience
- Exposure to or direct experience with regulated environments (i.e. cGMP, OSHA, EPA)
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
- Experience authoring and reviewing standard operating procedures, on-the-job-trainings, and other controlled documents
- Experience in managing small to medium-sized projects and outside vendors
- Effective written and verbal communications skills
Computer Skills:
- Strong experience with software lifecycle methodologies, 21CFR Part 11 compliance, and GxP computer systems validation (CSV)
- Strong experience with one of the following platforms: Rockwell DCS, DeltaV, Allen Bradley PLC, OSISoft PI historian, Instrumentation and control panel hardware as required by the job
- Experience with computer systems validation practices (GAMP)
- MS Project
Travel: Up to 20% as required
Competencies:
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. Follows instructions and responds to management direction.
Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Writes clearly and informatively. Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Shares expertise with others.
Adaptability – Able to adapt to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and development areas; Pursues training and opportunities for growth; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.
Salary Range: $141,400.00 - $191,400.00 annually
BeiGene is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeiGene Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. BeiGene does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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