Head of Digitalization & Operations Support, Fremont CA

Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Provides leadership and strategic vision for digital systems and applications. This position ensures overseeing day to day operation of critical systems (MES, SAP, LIMS, etc) supporting production,  laboratory operations and supply chain operations are running efficiently, remain in a state of compliance, and meet business and regulatory requirements. It is responsible for overseeing an effective system configuration management. The role also serves as the primary liaison for global digital colleagues while remaining focused on site-specific execution and support. 

Key responsibilities of this role include overseeing day-to-day operations in the plant (e.g. BIO MES modeling), supporting improvements and updates to existing systems, implementing new systems, managing digitalization demands for the site, establishing efficient standards for new processes and acting as a liaison between stakeholders and project teams aligned with site priorities. 

Oversees the local digital portfolio and supports CAPEX projects related to digitalization, partner with centralized Digitalization teams, and escalate project conflicts, when necessary. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Successful implementation of global system updates and implementations (e.g. SAP, LIMS, MES, EDMS, etc.) through technical expertise, change management best practices, and clear communication to site and global stakeholders
• Oversee IT demand management in Fremont to integrate site demands into the Global GBS and IT via the BioNetwork demands, maintaining data integrity frameworks and regulatory requirements across all  systems
• Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive site´s digital strategy and roadmap aligned with Manufacturing, Quality, IT, and Bionetwork to facilitate local business objectives; lead cross-functional collaboration to identify digital opportunities while supporting regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Optimize digital portfolio to maximize site support and strategic value delivery by providing annual budget and resource allocations, establishing prioritization criteria and decision-making, monitor and report progress and outcomes; connect with local CapEx projects to ensure planning of necessary funds.
• Provide daily support for end-users and streamline computerized systems business processes at the local site by understanding the needs of stakeholders and executing on digital solutions
• Deliver on Make-Test-Release Support (such as data modelers for BioMES, LIMS) on time and in full without tolerance for delays. Relevant records (e.g. Batch records, LIMS records etc.) have to be delivered on time in the right quality.
• Responsible for the end-to-end management and operation of systems within their purview, ensuring each system meets its intended purpose, is properly maintained, complies with regulations and standards, and proactively manage risks throughout its lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree or PhD (e.g. MBA, MSc) Engineering, Information Systems or related fields
• 8+ years experience in biopharmaceuticals and related IT systems.
• Demonstrated IT management skills, business analysis and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated success leading complex IT or technical projects
• Proven track record in delivering results in a highly complex and matrix organization
• Advanced communication skills, exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills and the proven ability to influence and communicate effectively globally and across functional lines
• Experience successfully building, managing, motivating and mentoring IT teams
• Demonstrated use of metrics to measure success or improvements in areas of responsibility
• Keen understanding of budgets/financials and ensuring financial planning objective
• integrative work style
• profound experience in systems thinking and innovation management

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Compensation Data

This position offers a base salary typically between ($170,000) and ($269,000).  There is opportunity to consider higher compensation above this range based on business need, candidate experience and or skills.  The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance based bonus and or other compensation elements.  Please reach out Talent Acquisition or your HR Business Partner for more information.