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At our company we are advancing Digital Shop Floor technologies, collaboration, and leadership across the organization. Specifically, in our leadership of our automation systems that are installed globally across our diverse Animal Health vaccine, biologics and small molecule manufacturing arenas. We are expanding the Digital Shop Floor Platform Organization to include this role focusing on process data analysis technologies, architecture, configuration direction, & standards.
This role will work in a global role providing technical guidance, lead sub teams, implement proof of concepts, and consult in all aspects of solutions. This role will also include supporting site operational teams in their day-to-day challenges for all aspects of lifecycle management. It will also involve working closely with the business, IT technical staff, other engineering groups to collaborate in delivery high operational efficiency to these key assets. The role will also have high collaboration with suppliers to ensure a cohesive technology roadmap is in place.
This technical leadership role will focus primarily on the use of process historian and Analysis systems used in the production of key products in all areas of Animal Health Manufacturing. This roles is part of a broader Digital Manufacturing organization with focus on Animal Health. This Role will report to the Product Owner, Animal Health Automation and Analysis
The technology leader must also understand the business needs and stay abreast of new technologies to make recommendations for business improvements.
Experience and Qualifications
Position will require on the average 25% travel globally
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NOTICEFORINTERNALAPPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement
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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".
Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.
Expected salary range:
$135,500.00 - $213,400.00
Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
25%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Remote Work
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Required Skills:
Benefits Administration, Management System Development, Product Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management
Preferred Skills:
Animal Health Care, Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Biotechnology, Business Technology, Client Management, Customer Service Management, IT Infrastructure Design, IT Infrastructure Management, IT Infrastructure Operations, IT Project Lifecycle, IT Service Delivery, IT Service Management (ITIL), IT Systems Development, Leadership, Life Cycle Logistics, Production Processes, Strategic Customer Development, Strategic Technology Planning, Technical Leadership, Technology Roadmap, Vendor Management, Vendor Risk Management, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Pathology, Virtualization
At our company we are advancing Digital Shop Floor technologies, collaboration, and leadership across the organization. Specifically, in our leadership of our automation systems that are installed globally across our diverse Animal Health vaccine, biologics and small molecule manufacturing arenas. We are expanding the Digital Shop Floor Platform Organization to include this role focusing on process data analysis technologies, architecture, configuration direction, & standards.
This role will work in a global role providing technical guidance, lead sub teams, implement proof of concepts, and consult in all aspects of solutions. This role will also include supporting site operational teams in their day-to-day challenges for all aspects of lifecycle management. It will also involve working closely with the business, IT technical staff, other engineering groups to collaborate in delivery high operational efficiency to these key assets. The role will also have high collaboration with suppliers to ensure a cohesive technology roadmap is in place.
This technical leadership role will focus primarily on the use of process historian and Analysis systems used in the production of key products in all areas of Animal Health Manufacturing. This roles is part of a broader Digital Manufacturing organization with focus on Animal Health. This Role will report to the Product Owner, Animal Health Automation and Analysis
The technology leader must also understand the business needs and stay abreast of new technologies to make recommendations for business improvements.
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relevant discipline.
- 7-10 experience in operational technologies with strong emphasis on data historian and Analysis products such as SCADA historians, OSIsoft PI Historian(now AVEVA), or Simca Online, or Quartic.ai
- A good understanding of Level 2 automation such as applying PLC equipment control strategies and SCADA use cases especially with equipment used in life sciences and pharmaceutical mfg.
- Experience Leading large scale and complex deployment and upgrades data historian or analysis products such AVEVA PI System components (PInData Archive, PI-AF, PI Notifications, PI Vision, PI Interfaces, and related components)
- Contribute to the maintenance and continuous improvement of all aspect of the Center of Excellence business processes and best practices
- Solid understanding of IT infrastructure related topics that influence data system implementations including networking, virtualization, and storage technologies
- Capability to articulate different PI System architectures including but not limited to virtual servers, PI DA, AF, Analysis, Notifications, Vision, DAS, and various PI interfaces
- Direct experience and accomplishments in the implementation of Rockwell and/or Siemens PLC and HMI platforms. Ability to adapt to unique, non-standard platforms.
- Experience in creating technology roadmaps and working with business architects to deliver the proper technical solutions to the business.
- Provide solution and application vendor management.
- In-depth understanding of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and applications systems development is required.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biological or bulk-manufacturing facilities is required.
- General Understanding of IT infrastructure related topics that influence control system implementations including networking, virtualization, and storage technologies
- Other information technology experiences a plus, especially in the areas of Virtualization, Thin Clients, and Windows server.
- Ability to work with business customers in a highly dynamic environment.
- High personal integrity, credibility, and energy.
- Ability to participate in global teams and having flexibility to support global time zones
- Ability to lead teams where bringing people together to achieve a common goal of a deliverable
- Ability to become influential in his/her area demonstrated by suitable technical degrees and/or experience.
- Good communication skills.
Position will require on the average 25% travel globally
#eligiblefor
NOTICEFORINTERNALAPPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".
Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.
Expected salary range:
$135,500.00 - $213,400.00
Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
25%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Remote Work
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Required Skills:
Benefits Administration, Management System Development, Product Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management
Preferred Skills:
Animal Health Care, Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Biotechnology, Business Technology, Client Management, Customer Service Management, IT Infrastructure Design, IT Infrastructure Management, IT Infrastructure Operations, IT Project Lifecycle, IT Service Delivery, IT Service Management (ITIL), IT Systems Development, Leadership, Life Cycle Logistics, Production Processes, Strategic Customer Development, Strategic Technology Planning, Technical Leadership, Technology Roadmap, Vendor Management, Vendor Risk Management, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Pathology, Virtualization
