Lupin is comprised of a fast growing, innovative and robust team of manufacturing, Research and Development and commercial divisions. Together these entities make up the generic and branded U.S. business. Lupin has a significant generic pipeline, and a branded focus on women’s health. Our first Research and Development facility in the US is located in Coral Springs, Florida which focuses on generic and branded orally inhaled and nasal drug products. Somerset, New Jersey is home to one of Fifteen commercial manufacturing sites globally and the only commercial manufacturing facility in the United States for Lupin, as well as additional Research and Development teams. Lupin is prided on being people-focused and centered around how impactful we are with our customers. Dollars are not a measure of success but rather the people we help along the way.
Responsibilities
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Systems Engineer is responsible for managing day-to-day end user and GMP machines support as well as L1 support on Servers (on-prem/cloud), networking, telecommunications & cyber security tools in the Lupin Pharmaceuticals North American GMP compliant sites, including Data Centers, Cloud, Network, Communication link services.
Responsibilities - The responsibilities may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. (This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned).
- Respond, manage, and escalate (as needed) technical support requests via the ticketing system, telephone calls, and emails either directly or using remote support tools.
- Responsible for supporting Business user end point devices (Laptops/desktops/Smart phones/Tablets /video conferencing services) either directly or using remote support tools on as-needed basis.
- Ensure compliance of regulatory requirements including cGMP standards and site-specific SOPs when completing assigned functional activities.
- Manage and maintain analytical laboratory and computerized manufacturing control systems in a GMP environment according to established regulatory requirements.
- Working knowledge of networking concepts such as Routing, Switching, VLANs, VPNs, DHCP and DNS.
- Perform L1 tasks on Server, Network and Telecom Infrastructure in Lupin USA & Canada as needed.
- Assist Core teams in performing L1 troubleshooting tasks on Security tools, technologies & platforms like Crowdstrike, Zscaler, Zero Trust, Privileged access management.
- Hands-on experience with Windows 10/11, Microsoft Office tools, common business applications, digital signing applications, Adobe software, Apple devices and L1 knowledge of Windows Server operating systems, Virtualization Hypervisors like VMWare and Wireless Networking devices like Aruba/HPE.
- Has good knowledge for troubleshooting Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams rooms (conferencing systems)
- Oversee and ensure timely repair/replacement of faulty hardware including endpoint devices, network hardware and appliances.
- Maintain inventories of endpoint devices, GMP assets and applications.
- Ensure 100% compliance with the GMP Policies and Procedures.
OPERATIONS
- Handle day to day end user support tickets. Provides IT support to VIP users.
- Work with central IT teams to resolve issues reported via helpdesk system.
- Owns end-to-end responsibility for resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Provides updates on Infrastructure health and corrective/preventive actions.
- Maintains an up-to-date inventory of endpoint devices, servers, GMP assets, OT devices and Network devices.
- Flexible to work in a multi-shift operation environment. Can be onsite on need basis to assist during any crisis in off-business hours.
- Ensure site IT SOPs are updated and supports site QA and CSV on GMP tasks.
Qualifications
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
Education Qualifications: bachelor’s degree (IT) or similar Desired Certifications.
Certifications (preferred) – Current JNCIE-ENT, JNCIE, or CCIE certification/ CCNP, CEH, CISSP, MCSA etc.
Experience Required
- 3 – 5 years’ experience working in a GMP compliant pharmaceutical laboratory/manufacturing environment.
- Working Knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, Aruba Technologies & Architectures (examples- Cloud & Cloud Security, Networking- Network Segmentation, Patching, Next-Gen AV, Avaya VOIP, Teams based Conferencing systems)
- Experience managing and maintaining servers, LAN, IP Phone and WAN systems; Switches/ Routers/ Access Points, VPNs; Knowledge of IT-OT Network Segregation.
- Well versed on GMP Infrastructure and Applications used in Manufacturing and Laboratories.
- Well versed with GMP Procedures.
Lupin is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other classification as required by applicable law.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements of the position generally include: standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. In some circumstances, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and crawling may apply. This position may require lifting up to 15 pounds occasionally. Generally work is performed in an office environment.
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