EMES Developer - Senior Principal Engineer

Bristol Myers Squibb; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 159,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, NJ is seeking an experienced IT/automation professional to own the development, maintenance, and support of the global Enterprise Manufacturing Execution Systems (EMES) solution across the digital manufacturing network.

You will design, build, test, and deliver standard and custom EMES capabilities, partner with IT and business teams, ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance, and mentor others while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science (preferred) or related fields.
• 10+ years' experience in the Life Sciences industry, with at least 8 years' experience in MES.
• At least 5 years' direct experience designing, building, deploying and supporting automation and execution systems (Syncade, DeltaV, PI Data historian, etc.) in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong domain expertise in the application of IT to manufacturing, including a broad understanding of processes and how they are supported by IT tools and systems.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory landscape and demonstrated experience with software validation.
• Proven track record of successful IT/automation solution delivery
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using VBScript, PowerShell, Python, or JavaScript.
• Strong skills in SQL Server, including query optimization, complex querying, and database administration.
• Knowledge of message-oriented middleware and event-driven systems, including MSMQ, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar technologies.
• Experience in Enterprise System Integration, preferably involving SAP, LIMS, and MES platforms
• Ability to work across global sites and cultures.
• Optional travel up to 5% domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Partner with IT and Business teams to understand requirements and develop solutions.
• Design, build, test and deliver standard and custom EMES capabilities to the global manufacturing network.
• Provide support of the EMES solution to minimize disruption to manufacturing and/or impact to product.
• Support administration of the central EMES development and test systems, with oversight over site EMES development, test, and production systems.
• Contribute to knowledge management strategy through content generation and mentoring.
• Identity and execute on opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Promote compliance with data integrity and computer system validation requirements and regulations.
• Promote compliance by understanding change and the impact to the validated state of the application and underlying infrastructure.

Skills

Global collaboration

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science (preferred)

Tools

VBScript

PowerShell

Python

JavaScript

SQL Server

MSMQ

Kafka

RabbitMQ

SAP

LIMS

MES

Job description

Company Overview

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, "Who are you working for?"-a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Summary

Responsible for development, maintenance, and support of the global Enterprise Manufacturing Execution Systems (EMES) solution that is utilized globally across the digital manufacturing network to produce medicine.

EMES Core Platform Scope

• Material and Inventory modules
• Order management
• Equipment and instrument integration
• Sample management
• Patient scheduling system integration
• Label printing
• General automatic recipe functionality
• Custom business recipe capabilities
• Batch reporting and analytics

Specific Responsibilities

• Partner with IT and Business teams to understand requirements and develop solutions.
• Design, build, test and deliver standard and custom EMES capabilities to the global manufacturing network.
• Provide support of the EMES solution to minimize disruption to manufacturing and/or impact to product.
• Support administration of the central EMES development and test systems, with oversight over site EMES development, test, and production systems.
• Contribute to knowledge management strategy through content generation and mentoring.
• Identity and execute on opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Promote compliance with data integrity and computer system validation requirements and regulations.
• Promote compliance by understanding change and the impact to the validated state of the application and underlying infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science (preferred) or related fields
• 10+ years' experience in the Life Sciences industry, with at least 8 years' experience in MES
• At least 5 years' direct experience designing, building, deploying and supporting automation and execution systems (Syncade, DeltaV, PI Data historian, etc.) in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong domain expertise in the application of IT to manufacturing, including a broad understanding of processes and how they are supported by IT tools and systems.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory landscape and demonstrated experience with software validation.
• Proven track record of successful IT/automation solution delivery
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using VBScript, PowerShell, Python, or JavaScript.
• Strong skills in SQL Server, including query optimization, complex querying, and database administration.
• Knowledge of message-oriented middleware and event-driven systems, including MSMQ, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar technologies.
• Experience in Enterprise System Integration, preferably involving SAP, LIMS, and MES platforms
• Ability to work across global sites and cultures.
• Optional travel up to 5% domestically and internationally

Compensation Overview

• Devens - MA - US: $174,750 - $211,758
• Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $158,870 - $192,507
• New Brunswick - NJ - US: $158,870 - $192,507
• Princeton - NJ - US: $158,870 - $192,507

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully - carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans - including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.

Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays.