Manufacturing Systems - Data Historian Platform Lead

Location: Holly Springs
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Sr Manufacturing Systems Engineer Data Historian Platform Lead What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will drive the strategy, architecture, standards, and lifecycle for Amgens Aveva PI Data Historian ecosystem across a global network of manufacturing sites. You will collaborate closely with Site Data Historian Teams, Development Teams, Business Teams, Subject Matter Experts and other stakeholders to maintain high-quality, high-value, scalable Data Historian solutions that meet Amgens business needs. Own the global strategy and roadmap for the Aveva PI Data Historian platform which is used across all manufacturing and research sites; ensuring platform scalability, reliability, security, data integrity and business alignment. Define and maintain technical standards for the platform architecture and configuration, planning out improvements and removal of aging technology, ensuring adherence to Aveva and Amgen best practices. Partner with the global Business Owner to co-own the business roadmap and standards for the system, creating alignment across the network and propagating best practices. Expand business usage of the platform to meet Amgens business goals. Serve as the principal Amgen SME for capital and expansion projects. Scope out PI deliverables for projects, and guide system integrator teams to achieve successful deployment and startup of systems, aligned with Amgen standards. Lead a Global Program for running the lifecycle of PI Data Historians across the network. Work with PI System Owners at the sites to plan out and implement major and minor version upgrades to address bug fixes, cyber remediation, lifecycle upgrades. Maintain global procedures and qualification strategies for the PI Data Historian Platform and work with site teams to ensure systems are maintained in accordance with Amgen and regulatory requirements. Work with business partners in Manufacturing, Engineering, PD, and Data Science teams to help create and/or improve data products that use process and equipment data stored in PI, to fulfill business needs across the network. Lead the strategic vendor relationship to handle contracts, SLAs, and technical engagement with Aveva and key service partners; negotiate licensing & support terms, influence product roadmaps, and oversee escalation resolution. Apply standard methodologies to analyze business requirements, develop architectural designs, evaluate technology solutions, and ensure alignment with industry best practices and standards. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will have these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 2 years of Life Science/Biotechnology/Pharmacology/Information Systems experience Or Bachelors degree and 4 years of Life Science/Biotechnology/Pharmacology/Information Systems experience Or Associates degree and 8 years of Life Science/Biotechnology/Pharmacology/Information Systems experience Or High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Life Science/Biotechnology/Pharmacology/Information Systems experience Preferred Qualifications: Proven experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining Aveva PI Data Historian systems. Handson with Data Archive, AF, PI Analytics/Notifications, PI Vision, PI Web API, and Interfaces (OPC, RDBMS, PItoPI, Batch, BACnet) plus RtReports. Pharma / GxP regulatedenvironment experience. Solid background in industrial dataintegration protocols and platforms (OPC DA, OPC UA, BACnet, Kepware, Matrikon). Customercentric mentality with a track record of building trusted customer relationships. Selfmotivated and quick to learn new technologies; adept at crossfunctional collaboration. Functional Skills MustHave Deep understanding of manufacturing systems, data flows, and integrations. Strong grasp of OT/IT layering (ISA95/ISA99) and secure network design. Knowledge of load balancers, Windows Failover Clusters, and SQL AlwaysOn. Excellent problemsolving skills for sophisticated manufacturing challenges. Collaborative communicator who thrives in crossfunctional teams. Commitment to continuous learning in digital and AI technologies. Skilled at crafting impactful slide decks and data storytelling Experience leading teams, coordinating stakeholders, and delivering projects on time. GoodtoHave Agile methodology practitioner. Hybridcloud experience with AWS, Azure, or similar. SQL and relationaldatabase proficiency. Familiarity with PI Integrator for Business Analytics. Scripting & automation of system tasks with PowerShell or Python. Soft Skills Ability to influence and lead peers. Exceptional collaboration and communication abilities. High initiative and selfmotivation. Proven multitasker who manages priorities effectively. Teamoriented with a focus on shared success. Strong presentation and publicspeaking skills. What you can expect from us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include: A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan Stock-based long-term incentives Award-winning time-off plans Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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