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At Lilly in Germany, we are currently planning and building a high-tech production facility in Alzey (Rhineland-Palatinate), which will expand our production of injectable drugs from 2027 and employ up to 1,000 specialists. To make the most of our innovative production site, we are looking for motivated reinforcements who, together with us, will ensure the supply of Lilly medicines in Germany, Europe, and worldwide, in line with the three Lilly values of "Excellence," "Integrity," and "Respect for People."

Responsibilities:

As the MES Technical Lead of Tech@Lilly Alzey, your main function is to design, develop, implement, enhance, and maintain the MES software application that help optimize manufacturing processes, reduce errors, and increase efficiency, by integrating production operations with business systems.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

You will bring your technical knowledge and experience to design, develop, implement, enhance, and maintain our MES solution that integrate production processes with business systems to optimize manufacturing efficiency, quality, and safety. Must have a strong understanding of Manufacturing processes and practices.Must have a combination of technical and soft skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations. Must conduct testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance of MES to ensure system reliability and accuracy of data.Must stay up to date with emerging trends in MES technologies.Must ensure documented processes and procedures are in place for all activities to meet quality and compliance standards. Experience with GMP regulations.Ensure MES system is in compliance with industry-specific regulations, such as FDA guidelines and GMP requirements, Lilly policy and procedures, and local procedures to maintain product quality and safety.Must have Strong Analytical and Problem-solving skills. Must have Excellent communication skills.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.Minimum of 5+ years of experience working with MES technologies such as Rockwell Automation Pharma Suite, Emerson Syncade, Siemens Camstar, or Werum PAS-X.Expertise with programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, and SQL.Expertise with related technologies and standards, including ISA-95, OPC, and data historians.Expertise in integrating MES systems with other enterprise systems, such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), to ensure seamless data flow and system interoperability.Understanding of cybersecurity concepts and best practices related to MES technologies.Understanding of regulatory requirements in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), such as FDA regulations for pharmaceutical manufacturing.Build solutions using an agile framework for the entire solution lifecycle including designing, implementing, automating, modernizing, maintaining, and optimizing solutions.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and articulate complex technical concepts.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical issues related to MES systems, configurations, or integrations.Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.Experience with Computer System Validations.Experience with technical mentoring and developing technical team members.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.Exposure to international operations, diverse teams, global IT projects, or working in a global organization.Previous Agile experience.Proficiency in German and strong English language skillsOn-site presence required 

What can you look forward to with us?

Pioneering spirit: Become part of a team of specialized professionals that will grow to up to 1,000 colleagues over the next three years.Innovation: You will work in a medical high-tech production facility equipped with the most advanced technology.Creative freedom: From the beginning, you will have the freedom to contribute your ideas and implement them in cross-functional teams.Development: We value the individual career development of our employees and ensure fair access to professional development worldwide through our "Lilly University."Financial benefits: In addition to your attractive salary, we offer you the option of an excellent company pension plan and other individual benefits.

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