The Director, AMS IT provides strategic, technical and hands on leadership for the Automated Manufacturing Suite, supporting GoSolo's digital manufacturing transformation.
This role is accountable for building strategic roadmaps, architecting, building, and integrating the technology systems that enable scalable, reliable manufacturing operations—including MES platform modernization, recipe execution environments, DeltaV automation integration, and manufacturing scheduler capabilities.
The Director, AMS IT leads a team of technical architects, engineers, and integration specialists by balancing workload, resolving technical conflicts, and achieving operational excellence through hands-on execution and accountability.
This leader partners closely with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, MS&T, Quality, IT PMO, GxP, and vendor organizations to anticipate requirements, manage integration risks, allocate resources, and ensure alignment with manufacturing priorities.
This role also serves as a key contributor to digital manufacturing innovation, leveraging AI-enabled automation, data analytics, and modern DevOps practices to strengthen system reliability, reduce operational risk, and accelerate time-to-therapy for patients.
This role also supports the development of future-ready technical talent within the manufacturing systems domain.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field; advanced degree (MS, MBA) preferred but not required.
12–15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, with solid expertise in digital manufacturing, manufacturing systems, and/or manufacturing IT.
5+ years in technical leadership roles, including hands-on architecture, platform engineering, and cross-functional team coordination.
Strong working knowledge of MES platforms, manufacturing execution systems, automation integration, and manufacturing IT best practices; experience in biologics or cell therapy manufacturing is a plus.
Proven ability to architect, build, and deliver complex technical systems within regulated environments, meeting timelines and budgets.
Deep hands-on experience with MES platforms (e.g., Syncade and manufacturing execution systems.
Proven ability to architect and build integrations with DeltaV or comparable automation platforms.
Strong technical skills in manufacturing system architecture, data modeling, API design, and integration patterns.
Experience designing and implementing scheduling and execution integrations in manufacturing environments.
Track record of building and delivering large-scale platform modernizations in GxP-regulated environments.
Hands-on experience implementing systems under GxP compliance and computer system validation (CSV) requirements.
Experience leading technical teams and coordinating with vendors across complex, multi-initiative programs.
Excellent problem-solving, written/verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), DevOps practices, and modern software delivery approaches.
Demonstrated ability to drive technical process improvements and operational efficiency.
Technical architect who designs and builds cohesive solutions across disparate initiatives.
Hands-on leader who drives execution while coordinating across IT and business partners.
Strategic thinker with strong implementation skills and attention to technical detail.
Comfortable leading teams through complexity, ambiguity, and evolving technical requirements.

Benefits

Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

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Hard Skills & Tools

MES platformsmanufacturing execution systemsautomation integrationdata modelingAPI designintegration patternsscheduling integrationsexecution integrationsplatform engineeringtechnical architecture

Soft Skills

problem-solvingwritten communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal skillsstrategic thinkingimplementation skillsattention to detailteam leadershipcross-functional coordinationoperational excellence