IT Senior Business Partner, Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
San Rafael, CA
Who We AreBioMarin leads the biotechnology industry in delivering therapies for chronic and degenerative genetic conditions that reduce patients' quality of life and shorten life spans.\u00A0 We target diseases that lack effective therapies and affect relatively small numbers of patients, many of whom are children.\u00A0 BioMarin will continue to focus on advancing therapies that are the first or best of their kind and make a big difference in improving patients' lives.It takes a village, and at BioMarin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin.For more than two decades, going our own way has led to countless breakthroughs, bettering the lives of those suffering from rare genetic disease. In 1997 we were founded to make a big difference in small patient populations. Now we seek to make an even greater impact by applying the same science-driven, patient-forward approach that propelled our last 25 years of drug development to larger genetic disorders, as well as genetic subsets of more common conditions. Through our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we will continue to develop targeted therapies that address the root cause of the conditions we seek to treat. Applying our knowledge to make a transformative impact is not just a calling, but an obligation to those who will benefit most. The end goal has always been better lives and now we can reach more.And the more people we reach, the more our impact can grow. We transform lives through genetic discoveryOur CultureOur desire to make a positive impact on our patients extends to our employees and BioMarin is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every person feels seen, valued, and heard \u2013 so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. We seek to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower people and to provide them with the ability to develop their long-term careers. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where people enjoy coming to work and take pride in our efforts to help patients.By providing a foundation for all operations company wide, BioMarin\u2019s General and Administrative teams support our mission of providing first and best in class therapeutics to patients who live with rare diseases. Our teams include groups such as finance, legal, human resources, corporate compliance and ethics, and information technology. Come join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients\u2019 lives.Role SummaryIT Senior Business Partner will support a team of MES Process Engineers, IT Systems Analysts, and the project teams. In this role, you will drive MES templates, scope, integrations, best practices, and partner with the business to drive the overall strategy for MES. You will be partnering with internal stakeholders or teams for overseeing integrations, system enhancements and documentation. You will partner with functional stakeholders to ensure the realization of the expected outcome from MES investments. RESPONSIBILITIESCollaborate with business/functional partners and technology leadership teams to define strategic and tactical roadmaps for MES initiativesSupport the design, build, development, and operations for the MES system used by manufacturingPartnering with internal stakeholders or teams for overseeing integrations, system enhancements, documentationSolution Design: help lead in high level design and technical design discussions based on business requirementsEvangelize new opportunities possible with MES technology investmentFacilitate the collection, analysis, and prioritization of enhancement requestsSupport the execution team with the resolution of roadblocks and interdependencies. Partner with the leadership of technical and functional teams internal & external to the organization to ensure sufficient support and engagementGather and analyze key business metrics and trends, to devise plans for improvementManage executive stakeholder communication and progress reportingLiaise between various business departments and groups, acting as the interface between TOPS and ITEstablish best practices per current industry standardsOther duties as assignedEDUCATIONB.S. in a science/engineering discipline with minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in large scale MES deployments or a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in large scale MES deployments SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREDManufacturing domain knowledge & experience in a regulated FDA environmentMES (ISA95 standard) experienceFunctional & technical knowledge of MES, which includes equipment integration to support automation and data collectionUnderstand appropriate SDLC, SOP's, quality validation processes, regulatory and quality assurance requirements, and application processesProven experience in defining MES strategies, requirement development, design and prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines Strong leadership skills demonstrating strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, preferably with operational excellence / lean manufacturing experienceCustomer focus: dedicated to understanding and meeting the expectations and requirements of internal customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respectDecision-making: makes sound decisions within the scope of their role. Uses appropriate judgement in escalating issues or questions to supervisor. Self-directed within role; recognizes and acts on opportunities without being askedAgility: can change direction comfortably when needed; can effectively cope with change; can decide and act within the scope of their role without having the total picture.Communication Skills: must be able to facilitate working meetings, ask good questions, listen to the answers, and absorb what\u2019s being said Organizing: can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goalLeadership: gains the trust and support of peers; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; can successfully collaborate and influence to complete assigned tasksProblem-solving Skills: must be able to facilitate a shared understanding of the problem, the possible solutions, and determine the scope of the projectCritical Thinking Skills: can analyze and interpret data from varying sources, evaluate it and make recommendations to supervisor and/or businessDocumentation/Technical Skills: must be able to create clear, accurate, and concise documentation Self-Managing \u2013 must be able to manage the business analysis effort and yourself to commitments and deadlinesProficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, Power Point)DESIRED SKILLSExperience in the biotechnology industry is a plusWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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