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Form of workJob Description
Ensure the reliable performance of defined enterprise application portfolio including ERP, Quality Management, Patient Scheduling Service systems by providing enterprise application administration, managing user access/security, being the liaison between vendor and end users, developing training, and helping resolve other technology related issues. Collaborate with senior management and other stakeholders to assess and support end-user application support needs.
This is a high impact, high visibility role!
Join us in development of cell therapy to transform the medical landscape and make a difference in
peoples’ lives. We aspire to cure kidney disease, not manage kidney failure.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manager IT Applications/Architecture Lead provides technical and functional knowledge across multiple
business areas, with advanced expertise in applications, data and integration, and business processes.
- Acting as a trusted advisor for ProKidney business functions they support. S/He supports the development of application development and assessing the impact of proposed solutions across the business and across the technology architecture layers to assure seamless integration and operability.
- Responsible for the design and delivery of data pipelines and platforms for structured and unstructured data as part of an applications data program and ensuring efficient data review and query.
- Propose and evaluate the feasibility of solutions, identifies gaps and opportunities, and recommends alternatives when appropriate.
To deliver on these responsibilities, the Manager IT Applications/Architecture Lead works with 3rd party Developers and Managed Service Providers to assure new applications and data services deliver intended value and provide quality, responsive support to the business. They are accountable for helping define and mature IT processes (e.g., Data Management, 3rd Party integration, cyber-security), and for supporting the integration of IT principles and standards into other related business and IT processes such as Quality Assurance, Compliance and Financial Controls.
Requirements:Education and Experience Requirements:
- BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or relevant field required
- 7+ years’ experience in a Life Science or Biopharma operations.
- Leadership experience in managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders.
- Experience with Application Integration within Azure/AWS hybrid cloud environments
- Data Architecture Experience including understanding of Data Governance, Data Warehouse/Lake, Unstructured Data environment, tools, Data Regulations and Standards
- Communicate effectively with both technical and business individuals at all levels – strong ability to translate information technology concepts to business stakeholders in business terms
- Adapt to rapidly changing technologies and see how they can support business needs
- Establish and maintain a high level of stakeholder trust and confidence
- Understand business process management, workflow and integration methods and tools
- Troubleshoot complex software issues and provide step-by-step technical help, both written and verbal
- Resilient with the ability to perform in an ambiguous environment to create high impact services
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience in Biopharma Manufacturing Operations environment is a significant plus
- Experience with SAGE, MasterControl, SAS, AWS/AZURE a plus
- Experience in executing validation protocols such as Process Validation, computer controlled systems validation, lab/manufacturing equipment and basic knowledge of GxP validation (not required but preferred)
