Description
A Global Pharmaceutical Client of mine is currently looking for an experience IS Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site near Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
Main responsibilities:
- Demonstrates thorough knowledge of objectives and processes for the local business applications
- Demonstrates knowledge about IT and Engineering processes.
- Attends and/or facilitates cross-functional team meetings to develop and implement business solutions and optimize operations
- Participates in evaluating business applications and processes. Able to recognize problems and communicate solutions conceptually
- Collaborates with client representatives to collect and analyze changes required to business applications
- Responsible for acting as the primary interface with the client to establish all connectivity between organizations
- Translates requirements into technical solutions that meet business needs
- Promotes and develops communication between the business, technical staff and suppliers to integrate cross functional business needs
- Facilitates process mapping sessions for complex business processes
- Facilitates the implementation of new programs and processes in client area
- Creates project artifacts according to project requirements
- Reviews and approves project documentation
- Maintains knowledge of IS quality and compliance policies, SOPs and associated documents
- Support, participates in and responds to questions and findings from regulatory and other audits
Minimum Requirements:
- 10 years of Information Systems (IS) experience preferable within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
- 10 years of experience with installing, testing and deploying new IT solutions in an Engineering environment
- Experience in automation or equipment engineering combined with Information Systems (IS)
- Experience as a project-manager in implementing IT solutions on an application level
- Knowledge of ITIL fundamentals in Service operations and Application life cycle processes
- Experience in use of MS Project (project scheduling, time management)
- Knowledge of change management and validation of computerized systems (eg GAMP5)
- Experience in developing and executing SOPs, Installation and Operational (IQ, OQ) Protocols
- Fluent in English (both verbal and written)
- Excellent organization skills, detail oriented and accurate
- Skilled in working under pressure, must possess good time management skills
- Skilled in working effectively in a team Matrix environment
- Able to communicate ideas in both technical and use-friendly language
- Experience in working with solution life cycle methodologies eg Agile and RUP
- Used to System Change Management procedures in a complex controlled environment
- Strong analytical skills and project execution experiences
- Ability to understand and challenge business processes, requirements and proposed solutions to help define strategic, robust, and scalable solutions
- Knowledge and experience with Building Monitoring systems
- Knowledge and experience with environmental monitoring systems
- Knowledge and experience with Warehouse applications ( Vanderlande/Miniload)
- Has an Innovation mindset not only in words but also in actions
- Ability to work in global, cross-functional and virtual teams in different time zones (flexibility in work hrs)
Ideal (but not essential):
- Industry Standard Technical Certifications a plus: A+ Certification
- Knowledge and understanding of 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance
- Strong customer service skills, ability to work in teams, excellent verbal and written communication
Vacancy Summary:
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months
Location: Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Rate: Negotiable (DOE)