Job Summary
AIS Applications Lead
This role involves managing and leading the IS Applications, Analytics, and Laboratory IT support teams. The incumbent will be responsible for effectively managing site operations and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will champion the use of data and information, play a key role in identifying where, when, how, and why the business uses data, and transform it into information that serves each function at the site.
This role will report to the Automation Lead Associate Director Essential Duties and Responsibilities and provide technical guidance to the IS Applications support team and the Laboratory IT support team.
Key responsibilities include developing IS strategies, planning and executing system roadmaps, supporting new technology deployment, and increasing and maintaining site Historian data collection.
The AIS Applications Lead will deliver and present analytics/reports for key stakeholders across the site to drive decision-making. They will be responsible for determining the site's data-related needs and developing proposed solutions.
Other key responsibilities include the maintenance, administration, compliance, and availability of application systems and Laboratory IT systems. Management of 3rd party suppliers/contractors/systems integrators as required, technical solution design and evaluation, delivery, commissioning, and validation, schedule tracking, budget management for sustaining initiatives.
The role also involves the evolution and continuous improvement of work processes to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality, employing LEAN practices as appropriate. Definition and maintenance of clear metrics to demonstrate team performance and service delivery.
The AIS Applications Lead will ensure appropriate and timely escalation of issues and risks. Ensuring alignment of solutions with WuXi and industry standards and regulations as they pertain to systems and system architectures.
Active member of the AIS management team, contributing to and supporting the overall AIS strategy and functional deliverables.
Perform all tasks with due care and attention and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and WuXi requirements, policies, and procedures.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Strong knowledge of databases, reporting, and analytic systems and Information Systems supporting manufacturing business unit is a plus.
* Ability to apply analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex problems using multiple sources of information.
* Experience in the delivery and management of GMP AIS Application systems such as OSI Pi Historian, TrackWise, Maximo, Document Management Systems etc. and GMP Laboratory IT Systems such as Empower CDS, LMES, Sample Manager LIMS, Laboratory Analytical Equipment and instruments will be an advantage.
* Experience dealing with a large portfolio of systems, projects, and initiatives in the areas of Information Systems and Operations.
* Experience and ability to constructively challenge and present technical aspects of system design.
* Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Biotech Engineering or related computer science engineering is ideal.
Benefits
* Bonus
* Life Assurance
* Pension
* VHI
Additional Information
WuXi Biologics is an equal opportunities employer.