Seagen

Senior Manager IT Manufacturing

Corporate Functions - Bothell, United States

Description

Seagen is a global, multi-product biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing transformative cancer medicines. As the industry leader in antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology, we pioneered a new generation in the science of harnessing antibodies to deliver cell-killing agents directly to cancer cells. Seagen’s dedication to improving the lives of cancer patients goes beyond science, and we believe that every employee has a role in contributing to this mission. By working together with a shared dedication and diverse perspectives, we are able to reach our full potential and make a real difference in the world. Seagen is a fast-growing company and has an abundance of opportunities available for you to grow your career. Put your passion to work at Seagen and join us!

Position Summary:

The Sr. Manager, IT Manufacturing is responsible for IT in Seagen’s Manufacturing Sites to support our strategies and manufacturing business capabilities. This leadership role will partner with our local and global manufacturing teams and respective Tech Ops partners. This will be a critical role within Seagen IT reporting to the Sr. Director of Workplace Support and Services. It is a highly cross functional role working closely with the leadership team from various business groups.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Strategy and Roadmap
• Partner with IT leaders on the IT strategy, local IT architecture design systems, and IT solutions following overall Global System Architecture, and respective business systems roadmap for the manufacturing sites
• Partner with Local Site Process/Systems owners, with input from IT Business partners and Global IT to prioritize local portfolio and align to business goals and roadmaps
• Act as IT Site single point of contact for business systems issues, support, and upgrades
• Act as single point of contact with Global IT Programs and Global IT and Applications support for sites
• Understands local IT budget that rolls up Enterprise Technology Services
• Understand business processes and regulatory environment
• Informs impact of IT Enterprise projects that require implementation at the manufacturing sites
• Prioritize with site business leaders the enterprise IT portfolio and local accountability for these global IT implementations
• Applications
• Lead IT for site specific IT programs partnering with site process, business, and data owners/lead
• Responsible for the successful implementation and deployment of IT systems
• Provide IT Hypercare following deployment of manufacturing applications
• Provide local support and/or first point of contact for enterprise systems such as ERP, Veeva, and LIMs
• Vendor management for Managed Services support partners and/or local IT integrators partners
• Provide IT Project Management for local implementations of Global Programs and/or development, configuration, and implementation for local IT projects
• System Administration for enterprise applications at the site
• Communicate and facilitate upgrades and updates to enterprise systems impacting hardware and software
• Support IT and Systems audits
• Manufacturing Automation and Plant Infrastructure
• Support implementation and deployment of Manufacturing Automation Systems for integration with Enterprise systems
• Implement plant infrastructure for plant application and access by end user devices (e.g., laptops, scanners, barcode readers, printers)
• Implement plant infrastructure to support Manufacturing Automation and connect to plant applications
• Provide secure connectivity between process control network and enterprise systems
• Support of GMP and Non-GMP Network connectivity and servers
• Provide local support for on-site desktop, A/V, Help desk, Lab computers, label printers, handheld mobile devices, scanners, etc.
• Operational Leadership
• Act as key business partner to the global and regional heads of department to ensure platforms, processes, and operation models are fit for purpose and providing escalation and information to the global team on related areas
• Provide oversight, coaching, and direction for IT staff
• Participate in governance process to prioritize business capabilities and technology solutions for site manufacturing
• Work closely with IT leads in all manufacturing sites to prioritize and implement technology solutions
• Participate in annual budget cycle with finance, IT, and manufacturing leadership team to submit budget requests for the new technology implementations in the roadmap
• Understand short term and long-term data analytics and reporting requirements and recommend technology solutions for data warehouse and reporting

Basic Qualifications:

• MA/MS in a business or technical discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience OR
• BA/BS in in a business or technical discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience OR
High School degree and 14+ years of relevant experience

Education and Experience:

• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or Computer/Information Sciences
• MBA or any advanced certification will be a plus
• 8+ years of strong people management, leadership, and team development skills
• Experience in a GxP manufacturing environment supporting clinical and commercial manufacturing and corresponding technology solutions in a biotech/Pharma industry
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to interact and interface with all levels of business including senior leadership team
• Experience in implementing and leading change management and governance process, as well as owning deviations and change control in a regulated environment
• Effective organization and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Implements applicable industry best practice support model, such as the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v3 to improve Seagen IT operations maturity level and move to a more customer-centric support focus for all IT services

As the leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Seagen is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more. To learn more about Seagen, please visit www.seagen.com.

The hiring pay range for this position is $149,000 - $193,000 per year based on skills, education, and experience relevant to the role. Other components of total compensation include a competitive equity grant at the time of hire (with additional annual grants, and grants upon promotion when applicable), and an annual bonus.

Seagen is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Submitted: 03/17/2023