Manager, Emerging Technologies

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Caremark LLC, a CVS Health company, is hiring for the following role in Mount Prospect, IL: Manager, Emerging Technologies to Enable data-driven strategic decision-making and identify opportunities for existing product improvement and new product development. Duties include: Publish reports to help track automation equipment availability and the cost of downtime events to the business; collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to build out/expand an existing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system; ensure that the SCADA includes automated/on demand reporting capabilities; define and implement long-term solutions for ongoing automation Issues, via the use of our Engineering Change Control Process (ECCR); provide guidance and support for new vendor-provided automation scripts; drive transformational changes to the process; troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues that affect pharmacy automation and performance to maintain “Steady State” level of pharmacy productivity; guide, oversee, and implement support for new vendor-provided automation projects; create documentation to support ongoing knowledge/maintenance of the automation equipment; provide training on new automation equipment and new features on existing automation equipment to technicians, equipment operators, and management; troubleshoot issues and develop improvements to the existing automated processes; provide training on new automation equipment and new features on existing automation equipment to technicians, equipment operators, and management; analyze engineering-design concepts and proposals for new automation equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls, and safety/security systems, with a focus on operational reliability and vendor ability to incorporate the data elements required for system analysis/reporting in their design, using knowledge of reliability engineering concepts/practices; utilize external vendors and internal resources to ensure that data elements required for system analysis and reporting are incorporated in the automation equipment control system software and integrated with data collected by the SCADA system; review supplier documentation and drawings, propose design modifications, and identify cost for improvements and other performance requirements; develop criteria for evaluation of equipment and suppliers. develop acceptance tests and inspection criteria; observe and conduct tests at supplier and pharmacy locations to evaluate reliability factors, such as causes and frequencies of system failures; develop and amend detailed design and installation specifications for automation equipment and processes; align data elements for system analysis and reporting with commissioning plans; collaborate vendor evaluation and selection process for new equipment and process automation; incorporate the data elements required for system analysis, reporting, and design; troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications and associated equipment; and mentor staff on new automation equipment and new features on existing automation equipment. 10% travel required within the U.S. for meetings, design reviews, project implementations, with internal stakeholders and external vendors. Multiple positions.

- Requirements: Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Operations Research, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Business Analytics, or Statistics, or a related field and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. Requires two (2) years of experience in each of the following: Six Sigma Methodology, Data mining; Predictive analysis and regression analysis; Root-Cause and Root-Cause Failure Analysis (RCF, RCFA); Fault Tree Analysis; Reliability Modeling and Prediction; Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system; Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications; CNC Machine Tools; and Statistical Process Control (SPC). Position also requires completion of a university-level course, internship or research project in each of the following: Programming in R or Python; Mathematical Modeling, including optimization; Time Series Analysis; Supply chain modeling and analysis; and Discrete Event Simulation.

Pay Range: $95,410.00/year to $145,860.00/year.

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.

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This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments .

This job does not have an application deadline, as CVS Health accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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