Genentech - Hillsboro, OR
posted 3 months ago
As a Manufacturing IT OT Systems Application Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the Hillsboro IT OT team, reporting directly to the Manufacturing Systems Lead. This position is integral to the Pharma Global Technical Operations (PT) at Roche, which is dedicated to producing lifesaving medicines across 11 locations worldwide. The IT and Automation Technology (OT) teams are pivotal in ensuring the efficient production and delivery of these medicines, especially as the organization undergoes a significant transformation towards digitalization. This transformation aims to enhance competitiveness in the market by leveraging new technologies and optimizing existing processes. In this role, you will take on System Ownership and local Product Ownership responsibilities for Manufacturing IT/OT Applications within a 24x7 Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. Your primary focus will be on supporting Product Transfers and the Make/Assess/Release processes. You will collaborate with the Site Team and the broader Global IT OT organization to contribute to Manufacturing Operations Management initiatives, driving optimization and standardization across the global IT OT landscape. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the procurement, development, integration, modification, operation, maintenance, validation, and retirement of site-specific OT systems, such as LyoPlus, Ellab, WAGIT, FIT, and SRS. You will troubleshoot system issues, participate in after-hours on-call support, and manage risks associated with system integration and upgrades. Additionally, you will conduct periodic system reviews, user account management, and ensure compliance with GMP standards while working closely with Business Process Owners. Your role will also involve creating and maintaining system lifecycle documents and procedures, representing application dependencies, and practicing disaster recovery and backup/restore processes. As a member of Build and Run Squads, you will provide leadership and technical expertise through an Agile delivery model.