Senior Scientist, Computer System Maintenance

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Position Summary
The Senior Scientist for Digital Plant Quality and Laboratory Systems reports to the Manager of IT Digital Capability and is responsible for completing activities and initiatives associated with GMP computerized systems at the Phoenix Site. These activities include design, development, delivery, validation, maintenance, and support.

Key Responsibilities

Support for new system deployments.
Completes deliverables during the design, delivery, commissioning of GMP computerized systems at the Phoenix site.
Provides support to project teams related to Computer System Maintenance department requirements including user support models and data management.
Supports generation of validation and support documents (SOP's, Configuration Specification, etc.).
Executes validation protocols against systems as applicable.
Stays current with emerging technologies and informs management of capabilities and recommends changes where appropriate.

Routine support for GMP computerized systems at the Phoenix Site
Performs routine user and system maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of GMP computerized systems.
Identifies process improvements for existing GMP computerized systems and works with management to initiate related projects to implement the improvement.
Initiates change controls and document changes/creation as necessary.
Provides advanced training to users of systems.
Ensures systems are available for production use and any down time is minimized to reduce impact to user teams.
Requests quotes from vendors for approved equipment, software and services.
Interacts with application support groups while troubleshooting issues.

Involved with site interdepartmental initiatives and global projects.
Acts as representative for IT Digital Capability department during interdepartmental projects.
Supports global projects that require support from IT Digital Plant, Quality and Laboratory Systems.

Working Conditions
The incumbent will be required to work in an office environment potentially requiring ergonomic considerations.
The incumbent will be required to work in a conference room environment for moderate periods of time.
The incumbent will be required to work with computers for up to 8 hours per day, including typing and viewing computer screens during this time.
Occasional excursions to labs, production area or warehouse requiring some level of gowning.
Exposure to typical manufacturing, laboratory, mechanical and warehouse environments.

Travel requirements
Requires travel < 10% of time.

Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience
Advanced knowledge of MS office applications
Intermediate knowledge of troubleshooting laboratory applications
Intermediate knowledge of IT fundamentals including Windows operating systems, networking, virtual server technology, backup and recovery, security, active directory, and disaster recovery strategies
Basic knowledge of SQL queries
Intermediate knowledge of Software Design Life Cycle
Basic knowledge of Software quality design and testing
Intermediate knowledge of cGMP, GMP, GAMP, SDLC
Requires flexibility and ability to multi-task
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Advanced organizational and time management skills
Advanced critical reasoning and decision-making skills
Advanced teamwork and facilitation skills
Ability to develop others, delegate and motivate
Requires strategic thinking and ability to work independently
Ability to interpret / write general business documents
Ability to interpret / write complex technical documents
Requires excellent listening skills
Requires strong qualitative training skills: responsiveness, enthusiasm, humor, sincerity, honesty, and tolerance
Requires strong presentation development and delivery skills
Ability to solve complex problems
Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Education and Experience
Relevant college or university degree preferred.
Minimum 6 years relevant work experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Why You Should Apply
Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as "Transforming patients' lives through science™ ", every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol
BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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