Manufacturing Solutions Strategy Lead

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  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Scienceunmatched
    • Information Architectureunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Internet Securityunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Analysisunmatched
    • Manufacturing Technologyunmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Quality Engineeringunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technology Analysisunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

    Description


    Job Title :Manufacturing Solutions Strategy Lead
    Loaction:Midwest , Illinois (Chicago area), Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota (Onsite)
    Type: Contract

    Responsibilities

    ·        Develop IT strategy for application and infrastructure architecture supporting greenfield manufacturing sites.

    ·        Define future-state technology roadmaps that align business objectives, manufacturing capabilities, compliance requirements, and enterprise standards.

    ·        Lead early-stage solutioning for site buildouts and, where required, technology separation during manufacturing acquisitions.

    ·        Collaborate with architects across the BTO to develop integrated solution plans and decision options.

    ·        Assess technology needs for manufacturing sites, including applications, infrastructure, networks, platforms, and supporting services.

    ·        Identify dependencies, risks, assumptions, and implementation considerations that inform business and IT decisions.

    ·        Present strategic recommendations and practical implementation pathways to stakeholders and leadership.

    ·        Work across manufacturing, quality, engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure solutions are feasible and scalable.

    ·        Ensure alignment with Fortune 10 Mid west pharma company standards, regulatory requirements, and architecture principles.

    ·        Contribute to planning for future manufacturing technology capabilities and modernization.


    Qualifications

    ·        Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

    ·        Strong experience in IT architecture, infrastructure strategy, application strategy, or manufacturing technology planning.

    ·        Experience supporting manufacturing environments, preferably in regulated industries.

    ·        Experience with greenfield site planning or technology separation efforts strongly preferred.

    ·        Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into actionable solution plans.

    ·        Strong collaboration and influencing skills across architects, technical teams, and business stakeholders.

    ·        Excellent written and oral communication skills.

    ·        Ability to operate in ambiguity and shape complex concepts into practical plans.


    Preferred Attributes

    ·       Strategic thinker with a practical, delivery-oriented mindset.

    ·       Strong understanding of manufacturing site technology dependencies and operational readiness.

    ·       Ability to influence without direct authority and build consensus across diverse teams.

    ·       Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping early-stage concepts into actionable plans.




    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois

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