Director of IT - OT Manufacturing

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About the Role

At MiniMed, you will lead with purpose-driving innovation at the intersection of manufacturing, digital technology, and patient impact. This role is a pivotal leadership position within a newly forming standalone organization, responsible for building and scaling modern Manufacturing IT capabilities that enable speed, quality, and compliance. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

We are seeking a seasoned Manufacturing IT leader with deep expertise in MES implementation, IT/OT convergence, and regulated manufacturing environments. This individual will lead the strategy, execution, and operations of manufacturing technology while advancing digital transformation on the shop floor.

This is not just an operations role - this is a transformation leadership role focused on modernizing manufacturing systems, driving standardization, and unlocking data-driven operations.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Manufacturing IT & OT Leadership

• Own end-to-end Manufacturing IT across multiple sites (Juncos, PR and Northridge, CA).

• Lead the convergence of IT and OT environments, including PLCs, machine integration, and shop floor systems.

• Ensure resilient, secure, and compliant operation of all manufacturing systems supporting production.

• Serve as the single point of accountability for manufacturing technology performance and uptime.

MES Strategy, Implementation & Ownership

• Lead the strategy, deployment, and lifecycle management of MES (Factoryworks & Process Integration or similar) platforms.

• Drive MES standardization across sites, including data models, workflows, and integration patterns.

• Oversee end-to-end MES implementations, upgrades, and expansions aligned to business growth.

• Ensure MES supports traceability, genealogy, and regulatory compliance (GxP, FDA).

IT/OT Architecture & Integration

• Define and implement scalable architectures connecting:

• PLCs / equipment controllers

• MES platforms

• Enterprise systems (SAP ECC / S4)

• Data and analytics platforms

• Lead development of modern integration patterns (APIs, middleware, event-driven architectures).

• Enable real-time manufacturing visibility and analytics through robust data pipelines.

Operational Excellence & Support

• Oversee L1-L3 support models for all manufacturing systems.

• Establish SLAs, KPIs, and monitoring for system reliability and performance.

• Drive proactive incident management and root cause elimination.

• Ensure audit readiness and compliance with GxP, cybersecurity, and validation standards.

Team & Vendor Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing, multi-site Manufacturing IT organization.

• Develop talent across IT and OT domains, fostering cross-functional expertise.

• Manage strategic partners and system integrators for MES and automation delivery.

• Create a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.

Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Lead initiatives in:

• Smart manufacturing / Industry 4.0

• Automation and robotics integration

• Advanced analytics and shop floor intelligence

• Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes and improve throughput, quality, and compliance.

• Partner with manufacturing, quality, and engineering to align technology with business outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and 7+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience and 7+ years of managerial experience.

• Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Preferred Experience

• Master's degree

• 10+ years of experience in IT, with significant depth in manufacturing environments.

• 7+ years of leadership experience managing global or multi-site teams,

• Proven track record of leading MES implementations at scale.

• Expertise in SCADA, PLCs, OPC-UA gateways, historians (OSIsoft PI), and ERP integration.

• Strong understanding of ISA-95 architecture, system validation (CSV), and latency mitigation strategies.

• Deep knowledge of cGMP, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity principles.

• Experience with data analytics platforms (Power BI, Tableau, or similar), predictive modeling, and machine learning for manufacturing.

• Knowledge of automation systems (robots, vision, feeders) and their role in validated processes.

• Strong experience with enterprise integration (SAP ECC / S4).

• Hands-on experience with FactoryWorks or similar MES platforms.

• Experience in medical device, life sciences, or regulated consumer products manufacturing.

• Exposure to automation, robotics, and smart factory initiatives.

• Familiarity with validation (CSV), data integrity, and audit processes.

Why This Role Matters

• Lead the digital backbone of manufacturing in a newly independent, high-growth organization.

• Shape the future-state architecture of MES and IT/OT integration.

• Directly impact product quality, compliance, and patient outcomes.

• Build and scale a modern Manufacturing IT organization from the ground up.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.

Salary range for U.S. (excl. PR) locations (USD): $167,000.00 - $285,000.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.Further details are available at the link below:

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About MiniMed

MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey - when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we've been committed to redefining what's possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it's needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.

Learn more about our business, and our mission here ( .

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