IT Lead – Manufacturing & QM Systems

Biotechnology
Gurgaon, Haryana
December 4, 2022
Full Time
Urgent

Job Description

Overview of IT Lead – Manufacturing & QM Systems

As part of the Global IT Team, this position will lead the implementation of SAP Manufacturing and Quality Management Processes in the APAC region, from a technology perspective, working closely with Manufacturing and Quality Management leadership and SME’s in APAC. The position requires an analytical, well-organized, and well-rounded IT professional with strong SAP Manufacturing and Quality Management experience. The candidate must have strong business knowledge, the ability to be hands-on, and a desire to “dive into the details.”

Responsibilities

The position will focus on SAP Manufacturing and Quality Management software. Relevant experience is

SAP ECC PP-PI
SAP ECC QM
SAP ECC PI Sheets

Working with the Manufacturing and Quality Management Leadership, subject matter experts, IT colleagues, and stakeholders globally to:

  • Analyze and document current and future business needs
  • Ensure future business processes satisfy the intent
  • Lead the configuration for the business processes
  • Liaison cross-functionally with other business teams to ensure business processes operate at their optimum efficiency
  • Ensuring that the system is built for intended use
  • Maintain system integrity through the traceability of requirements to delivery
  • Document the SAP system
  • Ensure the SAP solution is well supported
  • The position will use business and IT perspectives and work effectively within cross functional areas of the organization, including:

IT Colleagues
Manufacturing and Quality Management Leadership
Manufacturing and Quality Managemen Subject Matter Experts
Key managers and stakeholders throughout the company
External consultants

Qualifications

This person must:

  • Think cross-functionally
  • Make sound business decisions
  • Understand the impact of their decisions on the broader teams
  • Be an ambitious self-starter
  • Be willing to be hands-on
  • Work well in ambiguous situations
  • Have demonstrated working with IT managers and business owners to formulate actionable plans and solutions
  • Have experience with systems implementation and/or process transformation
  • Implementation and Support experience with SAP PP-PI, and SAP QM.
  • Have experience documenting processes “as is” through process maps and SOP’s and have a working knowledge of business process decomposition techniques
  • Be able to design processes and sub-processes and to think through the implications of those designs
  • Understand how these processes provide Bio-Rad competitive advantages or operational efficiencies is essential
  • Five (5) or more years direct experience in supporting Demand and Supply Planning functions.
  • Relevant Life Science Industry experience, including SOX and GxP is highly desired
  • Sound business and IT acumen
  • Ability to think strategically and converting strategy into tactical execution, is a plus
  • Ability to establish critical relationships throughout the company and to build trust and credibility throughout the organization
  • Ability to effectively, succinctly, and confidently communicate team decisions to all levels of the organization with the appropriate level of detail (verbal, written, and presentation)
  • A “Project Management” mindset for working in a high paced environment
  • Previous experience on project teams with a proven ability to work under time constraints while meeting critical milestones
  • Ability to travel on average 30%, including international, with the ability to travel extensively as project needs require
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaborate closely with others to accomplish business objectives
  • Proven ability to work in ambiguous environments
  • Proven leader that builds and fosters open working team environments
  • Experience with international business processes and relationships a strong plus

About the Company

Bio-Rad was founded 70 years ago, we have continued to provide the healthcare industry with innovative and useful products that help life science researchers accelerate the discovery process and medical diagnostic labs obtain faster, better results. Throughout our existence, we have built long-lasting customer relationships that help advance our research and development efforts in the introduction of new products and solutions. Today, Bio-Rad is a global leader, with a team of over 8,000 employees and a global network of operations that serves our life science research and clinical diagnostics customers, helping people live longer, healthier lives.

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