Principal IT Applications Analyst - Lab Systems
About the role
Serve as Technical SME and lead on IT application initiatives, coordinating across business departments to gather, prioritize, and implement system enhancement requests.
Own IT application change control processes, including converting User Requirement Specifications to Detail Design Specifications, writing configuration test plans, and producing summary reports.
Act as the primary integration point between QC, IT, automation, and external vendors; evaluate vendor platforms and lead technical discussions with system integrators and software suppliers.
Partner with Validation and Quality teams to ensure IT applications are implemented following a compliant development lifecycle approach.
Responsibilities
Configure reports including tabular, trend, and label formats;
Lead system security access reviews and periodic audit trail assessments;
Provide on-the-floor guidance, end-user support, and application-level troubleshooting for IT systems;
Prioritize day-to-day work assignments for analysts within the team;
Train IT Applications team members and maintain up-to-date training records for self and direct reports;
Support and maintain systems built on cloud and/or hybrid architectures in alignment with lab instrument connectivity and data flow requirements.
Requirements
- Project management experience;
- Professional qualification (e.g., PMP), experience with cloud and/or hybrid architectures (AWS, Azure, or similar) in a GMP or regulated environment preferred.
Qualifications
- BS/BA degree in Information Technology or related field required;
- A minimum of 8 years of progressive industry/relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills
- Technical expertise in IT applications;
- Strong communication and collaboration skills;
- Experience with regulatory compliance in IT environments.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
$92,200.00 - $150,600.00 annually
Schedule
Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm