Bayer · 1 day ago
Digital Systems Expert
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $216K/yr
10+ years expBayer is a visionary company driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges. They are seeking a Digital Systems Expert to lead the design and implementation of the site’s Digital Manufacturing Strategy, ensuring compliance and driving technical improvements.
BiotechnologyChemicalHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Set direction and provide overall leadership to IT/OT stakeholders, SLT, and production units to design and implement the site’s Digital Manufacturing Strategy
Execute functional leadership for the CORE and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) integration with SAP S4
Drive implementation of CORE satellite systems such as Kinaxis, Yard Logistics, OneMES, and Starlims
Ensure successful execution of technical, QHSE compliance, and sustainability considerations in investment projects
Coordinate and assure uniformity in technical standards and operations on site
Responsible for compliance with internal and external technical regulatory requirements and good engineering practices
Act as the site owner and key user for the Kansas City Manufacturing Datamart in the Crop Science Warehouse (CSM)
Represent Kansas City and partner with regional and global groups to deliver innovative solutions
Partner with the Process Control group to identify automation opportunities
Drive Information Security Management (ISM) compliance including cybersecurity standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or similar field with 12 years of chemical manufacturing experience or technical support of chemical operations or similar OR Masters with 10+ years of experience
Broad and in-depth knowledge of digital systems and exceptional technical skills
Superior ability to analyze and troubleshoot operations
Proven track record of successful technical implementation of new manufacturing processes
Proven ability to work on numerous projects/initiatives simultaneously
Strong ability to lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team; excellent collaboration and influence skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Widely recognized security certifications (CISM, CISA, etc.)
Working knowledge of security-related technologies such as firewalls, WAFs, IDS/IPS systems, SIEM systems
Proficiency in technology such as OT (process control, data historian, OPC) and IT (databases, code languages, web frameworks, networks)
Experience in working with SAP and proficiency with cloud technologies (AWS, GCP)
Knowledgeable of RCRA hazardous waste regulations and related compliance requirements
Benefits
Health care
Vision
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Sick leave
Company
Bayer
Bayer is a life science company that specializes in the areas of health care and agriculture.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (62)
2024 (71)
2023 (76)
2022 (141)
2021 (138)
2020 (117)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.34BKey Investors
Bank of AmericaBill & Melinda Gates FoundationTemasek Holdings
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $331.5M
2024-12-06Post Ipo Debt· $5.29B
2022-11-08Grant· $12M
Leadership Team
Wolfgang Nickl
Member of the Board of Management of Bayer AG and CFO
Abi Abitorabi
VP, CGT Platform Implementation Lead
Recent News
2026-01-08
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