FUJIFILM Biotechnologies
Manager, Upstream Digital Operations
FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States, 27540
Company Overview
FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill‑finish, and packaging under one roof.
We’re looking for passionate, mission‑driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!
Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small‑town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.
Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers
Job Description What You’ll Do
Manages and develops the Digital Operations team for either Upstream, Downstream or Solution unit operations, providing guidance and ensuring effective performance management
Oversees the selection, deployment, integration, and maintenance of digital tools (e.g., MES, data historians, e‑logbooks)
Leads the identification and implementation of solutions to address capability gaps in digital operations, ensuring alignment with new product and client requirements within the RDO process
Establishes clear objectives and expectations, conducting performance evaluations for team members
Oversees configuration and approval, ensuring alignment with manufacturing requirements and regulatory standards
Manages support activities for digital operations systems, maintaining consistency and reliability
Owns the development and delivery of training sessions and platforms for the Digital Operations team and other functional stakeholders
Identifies and implements solutions areas for process enhancement and efficiency within recipe‑driven automation
Fosters communication and collaboration between Digital Operations and other departments (e.g., Manufacturing, Automation, Quality, IT)
Promotes innovation and adoption of best practices within digital operations
Ensures all team activities comply with cGMP standards and regulatory requirements
Implement quality assurance measures to maintain data and record integrity
Fosters effective communication between the Digital Operations team and other departments (e.g., MFG, Automation, Quality, FLBD)
Promotes cross‑functional collaboration to support digital integration in manufacturing processes
Manages Digital Support on‑call support including scheduling and on‑call issue review
Manages and develops direct reports from the Digital Operations team
Administers company policies such as time off, shift work, and inclement weather that directly impact employees
Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.)
Coaches and guides direct reports to foster professional development
Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent, as needed
Addresses performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolution
Performs other duties, as assigned
Basic Requirements
High school diploma with 8+ years of experience
Associate’s degree with 6+ years of experience; OR
Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience; OR
Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience; OR
Experience directly supporting manufacturing and managing cross‑functional initiatives in a manufacturing setting
2‑5 years of people management experience
Experience working in a changing, project‑driven organization
Preferred Requirements
6‑10 years’ experience in pharmaceutical / biological manufacturing operations
Experience in manufacturing of biological products, familiar with GMP/GLP requirements.
Previous experience leading, supervising or managing others
Experience implementing and supporting digital manufacturing systems (e.g., MES, PI data historian, automation/DCS/PLC, LIMS, ERP integration)
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Ability to discern audible cues
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers
Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 10 pounds
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
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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We’re looking for passionate, mission‑driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!
Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small‑town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.
Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers
Job Description What You’ll Do
Manages and develops the Digital Operations team for either Upstream, Downstream or Solution unit operations, providing guidance and ensuring effective performance management
Oversees the selection, deployment, integration, and maintenance of digital tools (e.g., MES, data historians, e‑logbooks)
Leads the identification and implementation of solutions to address capability gaps in digital operations, ensuring alignment with new product and client requirements within the RDO process
Establishes clear objectives and expectations, conducting performance evaluations for team members
Oversees configuration and approval, ensuring alignment with manufacturing requirements and regulatory standards
Manages support activities for digital operations systems, maintaining consistency and reliability
Owns the development and delivery of training sessions and platforms for the Digital Operations team and other functional stakeholders
Identifies and implements solutions areas for process enhancement and efficiency within recipe‑driven automation
Fosters communication and collaboration between Digital Operations and other departments (e.g., Manufacturing, Automation, Quality, IT)
Promotes innovation and adoption of best practices within digital operations
Ensures all team activities comply with cGMP standards and regulatory requirements
Implement quality assurance measures to maintain data and record integrity
Fosters effective communication between the Digital Operations team and other departments (e.g., MFG, Automation, Quality, FLBD)
Promotes cross‑functional collaboration to support digital integration in manufacturing processes
Manages Digital Support on‑call support including scheduling and on‑call issue review
Manages and develops direct reports from the Digital Operations team
Administers company policies such as time off, shift work, and inclement weather that directly impact employees
Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.)
Coaches and guides direct reports to foster professional development
Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent, as needed
Addresses performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolution
Performs other duties, as assigned
Basic Requirements
High school diploma with 8+ years of experience
Associate’s degree with 6+ years of experience; OR
Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience; OR
Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience; OR
Experience directly supporting manufacturing and managing cross‑functional initiatives in a manufacturing setting
2‑5 years of people management experience
Experience working in a changing, project‑driven organization
Preferred Requirements
6‑10 years’ experience in pharmaceutical / biological manufacturing operations
Experience in manufacturing of biological products, familiar with GMP/GLP requirements.
Previous experience leading, supervising or managing others
Experience implementing and supporting digital manufacturing systems (e.g., MES, PI data historian, automation/DCS/PLC, LIMS, ERP integration)
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Ability to discern audible cues
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers
Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 10 pounds
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
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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