Legend Biotech · 2 weeks ago
Associate MES Engineer
Raritan, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$93K/yr - $123K/yr
3+ years expLegend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating life-threatening diseases. The Associate MES Engineer will be responsible for interfacing with MES end users to define change requirements and assist with electronic batch record development and administration to support production processing.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceOncologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Work with end users to define MES change requirements
Support eBR development, modeling, and deployment in MES
Participate in design testing, release planning, and demos with partners
Support MES updates with other Supply Chain Systems (ERP, eLIMs, etc.)
Support MES validation activities according to the Software Development Lifecycle (e.g. commissioning test Plans (CTP), Installation/Operational Qualification (IOQ)
Support updates to standardizations and documentation (e.g. SOPs, WIs, Technical & Design Specifications, and Qualification Protocols) with alignment to Global Procedures
Support Site Readiness of MES for FDA and/or Other Regulatory Audits / Inspections
Establish key stakeholder relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to interact with all levels within the organization
This individual is responsible for collecting the necessary information and user requirements to ensure that the MES team properly assesses updates and impact
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience required
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working in a GMP environment is required
Demonstrated experience working cross functionally with multiple departments translating business needs to change requirements
Working knowledge of MES application and user experience
Work cross functionally with stakeholders to clearly define business needs
Accurately and reliably gauge task effort and plan work to meet project timelines
Work closely with the MES and MSAT organization to ensure translation of changes from concept to implementation
Ability to work independently and successfully, prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, integrate cross-functional issues and balance competing priorities effectively
Must be able to manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic, growing environment
Provide technical recommendation and limitations associated with MES functionality in the evaluation of potential process changes for effectiveness, value, risk
When necessary, support studies related to process improvement and implementation of new manufacturing execution system technologies
An ability to build strong partnerships and effectively integrate with cross functional collaborators to drive projects/programs forward in a matrixed environment
Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to lead as a change agent to promote flexibility, creativity, and accountability
Clear and succinct verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Cell/Gene Therapy cGMP manufacturing and MES (PAS-X) experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)-retirement plan with company match that vest fully on day one
Equity and stock options
Eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment
Paid time off policy that includes 15 vacation days
5 personal days
5 sick days
11 U.S. national holidays
3 floating holidays
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Legal assistance
Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Commuter benefits
Family planning and care resources
Well-being initiatives
Peer-to-peer recognition programs
Company
Legend Biotech
Legend Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes novel cell therapies for oncology.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$750.45M2023-05-05Post Ipo Equity· $350M
2022-07-25Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2020-06-05IPO
Leadership Team
Carlos Santos
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Bash
President, CARVYKTI
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