Senior Systems Engineer

Supernus Pharmaceuticals is an award-winning biopharmaceutical company with more than 30 years of experience in developing and commercializing products that treat central nervous system (CNS) diseases. At Supernus, we develop innovative products that help treat neurological and psychiatric conditions. We currently have 8 products in the market that are making a real impact on patient outcomes.

Job Summary:

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems and infrastructure within the organization. This role combines hands-on technical engineering with leadership responsibilities, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security of our systems. This role serves as a technical leader to a team of system administrators, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and play a critical role in shaping Supernus's technology strategy.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of system architecture, including hardware, software, and network components.
• Owns project lifecycles, managing scope, timelines, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Integrates new technologies and systems into the existing infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to improve efficiency.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex system issues, often involving escalated service requests.
• Develops and enforces incident management protocols and ensures the timely resolution of critical incidents.
• Conducts post-incident reviews to identify root causes and implements corrective actions.
• Maintains comprehensive documentation of systems configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Ensures company systems meet compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Leads and mentors junior IT personnel, providing guidance and support on technical and project-related matters.
• Develop and implements training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and technical deliverables.
• Remains up to date with the latest technological advancements and best practices in systems engineering.
• Effectively communicates technical information to various stakeholders, including management, other IT personnel, and internal customers.
• Other responsibilities and projects assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Knowledge & Other Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience required.
• 12 years in systems engineering, with proven track record of managing complex systems and projects.
• In-depth knowledge of systems architecture, cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure), virtualization, and networking.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and clearly present technical information.
• Strong knowledge of Wi-Fi, VLANs, Routing, Switching, in mid to large business-level networks.
• Strong knowledge of Network Protocols, Servers and Virtual Servers, Storage Systems, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and Windows Security.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Microsoft 365.
• Ability to architect, design, and implement a system fully from concept to implementation.
• Good communication and time management skills, excellent reliability.

Other Characteristics:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, maintaining a high ethical standard of integrity and quality.
• Ability to have an innovative and dynamic approach to work.
• A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment.
• Ability to consistently exhibit Supernus Values in interactions with employees at all levels of the organization, vendors, customers, and others.
• Capable of performing other duties as assigned by Management.
• Authorized to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Travel Requirements:

• Position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, and bending; the ability to push, pull, drag, and/or lift to 25 pounds; normal manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination; repetitive hand movement using a computer keyboard and mouse.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer monitor and reading.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Compensation:

At Supernus, we offer a competitive compensation package that reflects your experiences and contributions. The expected salary range for fully qualified candidates applying for this role is $157,000 to $186,000. This range is what the Company reasonably expects to offer for the position and is not reflective of the full compensation scale of the role. This range may be modified in the future. An individual's salary within the range is based on multiple factors, which may include and are not limited to education, relevant experience, knowledge, length of industry experience and organizational needs.

Base salary is one part of the overall compensation package, which includes the opportunity to participate in employee stock purchase programs and performance-based bonus programs.

Supernus Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.