Lead/Support the continuous operation of AbbVie Bioresearch Center’s IT and Automation systems, and in establishing a stable and future-ready digital foundation in accordance with the company’s Advanced North Star capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the lead technical expert for Automation Applications, Process Control and Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Maintains system availability, prepares metrics to evaluate systems performance, and works with stakeholders and users to ensure that service objectives are met.
• Provides input and recommendations regarding business continuance issues and improvements to operating systems and processes.
• Monitors, insures compliance, and conforms to all regulatory and company mandates.
• Provides guidance, technical advice, planning and project management both within the group and with outside consultants and vendors.
• Assists departmental objectives by developing strategic roadmaps for Automation Applications and Process Control systems in conjunction with Digital Systems and business management resources.

Supports in establishing a stable and future-ready digital foundation:

• Dashboard development to visualize and analyze data to gain insights
• Data integration across critical platforms for business intelligence
• Rollout of Industry 4.0 initiatives
• Provides training for onsite Users / Engineers in Automation technologies and applications.
• Provides after hours (on call) support as needed on a regular rotation.