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Digital Operations Specialist 2

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, Holly Springs, NC, United States


The Digital Operations Specialist 2 independently deploys, configures, and sustains digital manufacturing systems (e.g., Manufacturing Execution Systems [MES], data historians, electronic logbooks) in a cGMP environment. This role leads work of diverse scope, translating manufacturing process requirements into robust digital solutions, owning configurations and master data for electronic batch execution, and ensuring data integrity across integrated systems. The Digital Operations Specialist 2 partners closely with Manufacturing, Automation/IT, and Quality to drive change control and validation activities, serves as a subject matter resource for complex troubleshooting, and leads small-to-medium projects or workstreams that improve reliability, compliance, and operational efficiency. This role owns the digital workstream for Tech Transfers, performing capability gap assessments between new customers or products, defining remediation plans, and ensuring digital readiness (recipes, master data, interfaces, training, procedures) for successful transfer.

Responsibilities

Leads configuration, enhancement, and sustainment of digital tools (e.g., MES, data historians, e-logbooks) in alignment with approved standards, master data, and recipe requirements; own changes through documented change control and ensure timely implementation

Authors, reviews, and maintains technical documentation (e.g., CMRs, URS, FS/DS, configuration specifications, test scripts, SOPs, standard work) and facilitate cross‑functional review and approval workflows

Plans, executes, and documents validation activities (e.g., IQ/OQ/PQ, CSV) consistent with cGMP, data integrity, and GAMP 5; provides input to risk assessments and validation strategies

Monitors system performance, analyzes data trends, and leads root cause investigations for issues of moderate to high complexity; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)

Ensures electronic batch readiness and master data accuracy; partners with operations to resolve execution issues and optimize recipe design and workflows

Coordinates and manages integrations with adjacent systems (e.g., LIMS, ERP, DCS/PLC, historians), including interface specifications, testing, and troubleshooting

Develops and delivers user training, job aids, and change communications; provides day‑to‑day user support and mentor junior team members on standards and best practices

Supports audit readiness; leads preparation of evidence, responds to observations, and drives remediation activities for internal/external inspections

Identifies, prioritizes, and leads continuous improvement initiatives that streamline digital workflows, reduce deviations/rework, and enhance system usability and performance

Plans and manages small‑to‑medium projects or workstreams, including scope, schedule, and stakeholder alignment; reports status and risks; ensures deliverables meet quality standards

Participates in rotational on‑call support and after‑hours activities during manufacturing campaigns, following escalation protocols

Maintains accurate records, logs, and status updates; ensures adherence to schedules, priorities, and compliance requirements

Other duties, as assigned

Basic Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent with 9 years of applicable industry experience OR

Associate’s degree with 7 years of applicable industry experience OR

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of applicable industry experience OR

Master’s degree 3 years of applicable industry experience

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor's in Life Sciences, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline

Hands‑on experience with biopharma MES platforms (e.g., PAS‑X, Syncade) and data historians (e.g., OSIsoft/AVEVA PI), including recipe/master data ownership and validation

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Ability to discern audible cues

Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of timeAbility to operate machinery and/or power tools

Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 10 pounds

Will work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind

EEO Information Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBN_PNC@fujifilm.com).

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