Systems Engineer (R2-R4)

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Concord (NC); Hybrid; USD 89,149 - 102,521; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation

Comprehensive benefit program

Flexible benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. in Concord, NC, is seeking a Systems Engineer to implement a next-generation Manufacturing Execution System (MES). The role involves aligning manufacturing sites' strategic milestones and serving as a point of contact between teams while adhering to global standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree and have experience in manufacturing execution systems implementation. Compensation ranges from $89,149 to $102,521 annually, accompanied by comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience managing master batch record deployments.
• 1 year of experience with computer system validation, including testing artifacts for MES.
• 1 year of experience developing formal training guides for manufacturing users.

Responsibilities

• Implement next-generation MES across manufacturing sites.
• Align manufacturing milestones with global standards.
• Act as point of contact between cross-functional teams.

Skills

Manufacturing execution systems implementation

Project management

Change management

User adoption strategies

Computer system validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field

Job description

Job Overview

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life‑changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Systems Engineer (R2-R4) to implement our next‑generation Manufacturing Execution System (MES). Ensure alignment of manufacturing sites’ strategic milestones and serve as the point of contact between teams. Define and execute an integrated deployment plan. Ensure that implemented solutions adhere to global standards while aligning with other digital initiatives. Implement support models for manufacturing sites while partnering closely with the site/global project leaders.

Responsibilities

• Implement next‑generation MES across manufacturing sites.
• Align manufacturing sites’ strategic milestones with global standards.
• Act as point of contact between cross‑functional teams.
• Define and execute an integrated deployment plan.
• Develop support models aligned with other digital initiatives.
• Partner closely with site and global project leaders.

Qualifications

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field and 1 year of experience with manufacturing execution systems implementation and project management within the pharmaceutical industry. Experience must include a minimum of:

• 1 year of experience with managing master batch record deployments.
• 1 year of experience with change management and user adoption strategies for large‑scale system implementations.
• 1 year of experience with computer system validation, including generation of testing artifacts for MES.
• 1 year of experience with developing formal training guides for businesses or end‑users of manufacturing solutions.
• 1 year of experience with MSOEs and S95/S88 models.

Part‑time telecommuting permitted. Up to 15% domestic and international travel required.

Job location: Concord, NC.

Compensation & Benefits

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $89,149.00 – $102,521.35 per year.

Full‑time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company‑sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well‑being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.