Automation Systems Administrator (Project Support)

The Automation Department seeks an Automation Systems Administrator (Automation-Systems Project Support) to advance or lead projects effecting the design, procurement, installation, commissioning, qualification, and / or change management of data systems and equipment required for GxP operations.

Regeneron builds and develops innovative automated data solutions to monitor, support, and produce a range of biopharmaceuticals for patients worldwide.

As a team our mission is to : Develop Compliant Quality Solutions by providing Technical, Analytical, Project Management expertise;

and full-service handover.

As an Automation Systems Administrator, a typical day might include the following :

• Leading or joining cross-functional teams dedicated to support Automation Commissioning and Validation projects, with a prime focus on Data Integrity.
• Exemplifying Project Management methodological awareness to accomplish specific goals.
• Analyzing Project Management data to detect patterns and communicate status to forecast reliable task completion dates that achieve desired outcomes and strategic objectives.
• Navigating ambiguous project plan divergence through critical thinking to design or support tactical responses that preserve schedule milestones and team cohesion.
• Collaborative generation, review, and approval of various documentation packages such as Standard Operating Procedures, Job Aids, and Work Instructions.
• Conducting document review for Validation Tests and System Lifecycle Documentation.
• Handover activities for commissioned or validated systems / equipment to relevant business partners, including : initial access, training, lessons-learned, and transfer of expertise.
• Continuously improving the department’s output and practices in-line with Regeneron’s strategic objectives.
• Tracking requirements gathering and verifying the outcome meets the project goal.
• Other tasks include : change controls, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, software back-ups, disaster recovery, decommissioning activities, vendor escorts, contracted resource supervision, cleanroom behaviors, protocol execution, and audit support.

This position might be for you if you :

• Have a background in Commissioning / Validation, Automation / Engineering or Computer Science with experience in automated system equipment integration, or OSIsoft PI System and are timeline driven.
• Want to work with industry-leading equipment, systems, and software.
• Are a critical thinker who enjoys tackling sophisticated scenarios that, once solved, really move the business.
• Enjoy both project management, understanding its benefit to any successful project closure, and want the challenge, responsibility, and opportunity to perform direct system administrator work.
• Have a knack for building systems and infrastructure while fostering and maintaining relationships within a multi-functional team.
• Are a natural leader who wants to develop those skills and behaviors
• Care about building systems correctly, by eliciting, organizing, analyzing, communicating, and managing user requirements.
• Are passionate about quality standards and exceeding them whenever possible.
• Are a technical person that is energized by teamwork and collaboration.
• Like metrics and the power they have to inform and control a project.

To be considered for this Automation Systems Administrator position, we prefer a BS in Engineering or a related field and the following years of experience in the design, installation, commissioning, or qualification of data systems and equipment along with Project Management experience :

• Automation Systems Administrator : 2+ years
• Senior Automation Systems Administrator : 5+ years

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Level will be determined based on qualifications relevant to the role.