MES Developer at USDM Life Sciences

About USDM

USDM Life Sciences is a premier consulting company with 20+ years of experience assisting heavily regulated biotech, medical device, and pharmaceutical companies with their GxP technologies to accelerate growth. Our deep domain knowledge and technology expertise in life sciences business processes are what sets us apart. From strategy to implementation and adoption, we have delivered thousands of GxP projects globally.

As part of the USDM team, you have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies through our many partnerships with companies like Microsoft, Google, Oracle, DocuSign, Box, and many more. From molecule to market, you will help connect technology, people, and data in new ways to generate real-time insights to improve business outcomes for USDM’s clients. Are you ready to make an impact and drive real digital transformation in life sciences?

Founded in Santa Barbara in 1999, USDM has grown to a progressive, global company with 300+ remote employees and offices throughout the US, Canada, and Germany.

Nature and Scope of Job

USDM is seeking an experienced MES Developer to join our team. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Architecting, implementing, and integrating solutions focused around tracking, analyzing, and improving the manufacturing process project(s) in a regulated environment.
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• Designing and implementing data management strategies for the integration of MES solutions with JDE and plant automation equipment (DeltaV).
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• Conceptualizing solutions during the design phase of the project life cycle.
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• Manufacturing execution system configuration, programming, debugging, and testing.
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• Creating documentation including project design traceability documentation, test cases, and more.
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• Leading and guiding cross functional teams from concept to deployment in MES projects of any size.
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• Customer facing interaction and technical communication skills.
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• Mentoring colleagues on your expertise and knowledge base.

Additional Responsibilities

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• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Technologies Used

• ERP Platform: JDE.
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• MES Platform: Siemens Opcenter Execution Process (formerly known as SIMATIC IT Unified Architecture for Process Industries).
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• Distributed Control System (DCS): DeltaV.
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• Database Platforms: Microsoft SQL, Oracle.
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• Project Documentation: Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in MES Implementation, Siemens Opcenter.
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• Integration experience with DCS systems such as Emerson (DeltaV) and JDE
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• Minimum 5 years working experience with some or all the listed “Technologies Used”, in the previous section.
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• Minimum 5 years working experience in Pharma.
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• Experience in FDA regulated industry and familiarity with CFR 21 Part 11, cGMP.
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• Technical aptitude: ability to learn new systems and information quickly.
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• Demonstration of in-depth technical capabilities in system supported manufacturing in a regulated environment.
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• Meticulous, conscientious, analytical, focused, self-starter individual.
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• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's degree preferred, or relevant work experience in systems or business. 

Working Conditions

The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job, and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer in an environmentally controlled home office environment.
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• Operate other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, scanner, or printer.
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• Frequently communicate with stakeholders via telephone, email, or instant message. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
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• Travel to client site for onsite work as needed.

Equal Opportunity Statement

USDM Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. USDM Life Sciences reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Compensation

Salary/Hourly Rate Range: USD 70.00 - 80.00

The base salary/hourly rate range represents the anticipated low and high end of the USDM’s compensation range for this position. Actual salaries/hourly rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. The compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described based on market survey data or budget.

Full-time employees are eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, and critical care coverage.

Both full and part time employees, who are at least 21 years of age, are eligible to participate in USDM's 401k plan. Full and part time employees may be eligible for paid time off.

All employees are eligible for USDM's rewards and recognition program.

For more details about our benefits, visit us here: https://usdm.com/careers