Digital Data & Analytics Tech Specialist at GSK in Zebulon, NC

The Digital Data & Analytics Tech Specialist will design, configure, and deploy MES systems as well as manage and maintain existing GSC Zebulon Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), i.e. Electronic Batch Records, to support the business continuity and delivery of the company’s ‘Digital and Smart Manufacturing’ ambition.

This role is directly involved in the delivery of the GSC Smart Manufacturing business imperative, using technology, data, and systems to transform the way we manufacture and supply, creating a reliable, resilient and agile supply chain, with a view to being an industry leading in smart manufacturing by 2030.

Use advanced data analysis methods to improve quality, manufacturing, maintenance and logistics operations, improving efficiency and reducing waste by identify opportunities, propose projects, develop solutions and manage/improve those solutions through modern/agile best practices.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

Partner with Product Owners and Product Managers to help to develop, test, deploy & maintain technology and/or solutions to enable business value for GSK, operating within an Agile Product Model.
Responsible for the day-to-day operational activities within an Agile Product model, which includes but is not limited to: - Business process to system mapping and user requirements capture
- Application and technology configuration & implementation e.g. automation tools
- Refining the Ux experience to ensure the most efficient experience for the user
- Application integration selection/design & implementation
- IT service to support end-to-end business processes
- Business Unit systems support for multiple internal and external vendor stakeholders. Operates as a subject matter expert in a shared service operating model and provides systems support as needed.
- Ensure data passes accurately from platform to platform.
- Manage access, training, system enhancements, and support of related systems and applications.
- Ensure the integrity and consistency of systems and approval process through metrics reporting, dashboards and systems metadata.
- Design, develop and implement methodologies and protocols that ensure accuracy of data sources and confirm validity of reports
Engage with internal functions and external bodies (companies, standards bodies and agencies) to understand the wider ecosystem that impacts the Product area.
Collaborate with Portfolio & Product to ensure solutions align agreed product roadmap & feature requirements. Maintain regular connection with other sites to contribute, share and leverage best practice.
Engage with key stakeholders and end users to ensure best possible User Experience (UX) and business outcomes are achieved, escalating issues as appropriate
Provide technical leadership in support of service delivery and lifecycle management, to optimise the Product portfolio and ensure that systems continue to operate and evolve in line with the Product Roadmap, wider Tech environment and key standards
Management of technical change control projects including associated documentation, validation testing, move activities, Performance Qualification, and related SOP’s
Establish appropriate mechanisms to build DDA skills and capability across site
Represent the MES team in Regulatory Inspections of systems
Provide 2nd line support for Manufacturing Excellence Products

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in support and / or development of IT systems
Experience with MS Windows Operating Systems, MS SQL Server Databases

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree
Knowledge in Agile, Azure SQL, and Azure Data Lakes; Microsoft Power Platforms, Data Science
Knowledge and experience working with Six Sigma/Lean Sigma processes and tools.
Knowledge and experience supporting GxP and Sarbanes Oxley

Experience of application management, operations, and/or support including knowledge and experience of incident, problem and change management
Is familiar with the concepts, standards, technology, tools, processes, procedures, hardware, software and services in use for delivering information services.
Has an ability to make appropriate technical decisions, initiating action to resolve operational issues
Understanding of components of the Enterprise Architecture & ability to identify innovative ways to leverage architecture to add value to GSK
Experience of systems/software development methodologies & ability to select appropriate one to meet objectives
Experience in a GxP regulated manufacturing environment including GMPs, validation, and data integrity.
Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft Power Automate.
Strong understanding of Networking and Information Technology hardware as they relate to data science.
Experience with programming languages
Proven track record of quantifiable business improvement initiatives.
Proven collaboration and leadership skills.
Experience with Artificial Intelligence and SAP data structures
Basic understanding of the following: Cyber protection and data privacy concepts; automation and automated process control systems; wireless standards/protocols/technologies.
Experience with Data Integrity principals
Experience with Validated Computer Systems
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong relationship building and team working skills
High learning agility - ability to learn and adapt to new concepts, systems, and software independently and quickly
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Systems Development Life Cycle
Good knowledge and understanding of IT systems and how they apply to supported business areas.
Knowledge of systems/software development methodologies and system architectures
Good communications in English, sufficiency to build and maintain organizational support

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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