Director, MES Implementation & Integration

The Director of MES (Implementation and Integration) will drive the end-to-end implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) across our biopharmaceutical facilities. You will design and execute integration architectures connecting MES with Ignition, DeltaV, and Rockwell platforms, ensuring seamless deployment across retrofitted and future facilities while modernizing workflows to meet regulatory and operational standards.
As a Director, MES Implementation & Integration, a typical day might include the following:
Contribute to the strategic vision of MES and manage the implementation and integration of the MES system across all IOPS sites.
Develop strong business relationships with relevant stakeholder groups to attain a solid understanding of their goals and objectives to ensure alignment with the overall MES strategy.
Develop tailored frameworks for MES integration with Ignition plant hubs, DeltaV control systems, and Rockwell HMI platforms, addressing distinct technical paradigms rather than unified strategies.
Establish master data architecture frameworks to enable system deployment, ensuring validation and regulatory compliance across FDA-regulated environments.
Manage complex validation requirements and change control processes while transforming paper-based batch records into compliant digital workflows.
Diagnose and resolve integration challenges, including connectivity issues between disparate automation platforms, while maintaining quality and timeline constraints.
Redesign workflow processes to leverage integrated system capabilities, optimizing operational efficiency and regulatory readiness.
Provide MES team members with guidance and support to ensure that they have the skills and tools required to consistently support business needs and individual professional goals.
Lead and/or participate in projects and initiatives as assigned by management.

This role may be for you if you have:
Comprehensive understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, batch record requirements, validation standards, and change control procedures within FDA-regulated environments.
Experience managing process digitization initiatives that maintain regulatory compliance while enabling operational efficiency improvements through integrated system capabilities.
Deep expertise addressing integration challenges across different automation platforms and system architectures. Demonstrated ability diagnosing complex technical problems and implementing solutions under timeline pressure while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
In order to be considered for this position, you must hold a BS degree in a life sciences, computer science or engineering discipline or related field and
Associate Director: 10+ of pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience
Director: 12+ years of pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience
May consider equivalent combination of education and experience. Level is determined based on qualifications relevant to the role.
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Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.
Salary Range (annually) $145,600.00 - $282,600.00