Senior IT Support Engineer, Quality and Laboratory Systems

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Job Title: Senior IT Support Engineer, Quality and Laboratory Systems Work Location: Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore, India Work Schedule: Three days on-site, two days remote (3/2) Career Level: D3 - Individual Contributor position. Introduction to role Are you ready to make a difference in the world of rare diseases? At Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease, we are committed to transforming lives by innovating and creating meaningful value for patients and families. Our diverse team is our strength, driving breakthroughs that matter. As a Senior IT Support Engineer, youll play a pivotal role in supporting Laboratory and Quality IT systems, ensuring operational efficiency and streamlining processes to meet our strategic goals. Accountabilities As a Senior IT Support Engineer, Quality and Laboratory Systems, your responsibilities will include: Managing and leading a team of IT specialists supporting quality and laboratory systems Coordinating service delivery, ensuring alignment with SLAs and maintaining high customer happiness Accountable for incident, request, and problem management for quality and laboratory systems Accountable for security, system administration, configuration, and continuity management for quality and laboratory systems Serving as the main contact for senior collaborators in the Quality function Leading continuous improvement initiatives and driving adoption of standard methodologies Managing vendor relationships and contracts for key systems Leading all aspects of budget and resource allocation for the support team Ensuring compliance with GxP regulations and company policies Driving data integrity and security initiatives across supported systems Collaborating with global IT teams for aligned service delivery and information exchange Essential Skills/Experience Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Science, Engineering or a related field. 8+ years of proven experience in IT service management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within the GxP Quality and Laboratory Systems Domain Proficient in ITIL principles and IT service management standard processes (e.g. ITIL 4 certification) Experience (1-3 years) of Stakeholder Relationship and Communication Management Direct experience working with the following systems: Laboratory Information Management Systems (e.g. LabWare LIMS) Lab Execution Systems (e.g. Biovia ONE Lab LES) Chromatography Data Systems (e.g. Empower 3 CDS) Scientific Data Management Systems (e.g. Waters NuGenesis SDMS) Computer Systems Validation and GAMP 5 experience Experience of Administering On-Premises Infrastructure and Cloud Hosting Experience with Administration of Segregated Lab Networks, IT/OT integration and IT Endpoint Asset Management Desirable Skills/Experience Master s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Cloud Certification (e.g. AWS, Azure) Six Sigma or Lean certification Analytical Instrument Validation and USP 1058 experience Knowledge of emerging technologies like AI/ML in regulated environments Experience with data visualization and analytics tools Customer focused with high enthusiasm and energy Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills Self-starter with the ability to work independently Experience working with global, multi-cultural teams At AstraZenecas Alexion division, we champion diversity and foster an energizing culture where new ideas thrive. Our commitment to inclusion ensures that life-changing innovations can come from anywhere. We celebrate each others successes and take pride in giving back to our communities. Here, your career is more than just a path; its a journey to making a difference where it truly counts. Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 11-Jun-2025 17-Jun-2025 Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. 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