Senior Manager, Research Informatics - Biological Studies

Senior Manager, Research Informatics - Biological Studies

Roles & Responsibilities

• Team Leadership:

  Lead and manage diverse teams within a matrixed organization. You will develop talent, motivate the team, champion diversity, and act as a role model of servant leadership.

• Strategic Partnership:

  Partner with Research and Technology leaders to create technology delivery strategy and a prioritized agenda for Biological Studies. This includes ensuring scientific data operations are scoped into building Research-wide

  AI/ML

  capabilities.

• Platform Implementation:

  Provide leadership for the implementation and support of specialized technology platforms that enable streamlined and automated scientific data management. This includes ensuring global standards and practices are followed.

• Operational Excellence:

  Oversee operating and product team budgets. You will also be a point of contact for unmet service commitments and ensure communication of key performance metrics.

• Compliance & Governance:

  Remain accountable for ensuring overall organizational compliance with

  GxP

  and Privacy requirements. You will facilitate best practice sharing and ensure ongoing alignment with the Technology & Digital strategy.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree with extensive experience, a Bachelor's degree with significant experience, or a Diploma with a substantial background in a relevant field such as

  Life Sciences, Computer Science, or Bioinformatics

  .
• Demonstrated expertise in a scientific domain area and related technology needs.
• Proven experience building strong teams with consistent practices in a matrixed organization.
• Experience in a leadership role within a pharmaceutical or technology organization is highly preferred.
• Experience with

  GxP

  data and system validation, and knowledge of regulatory requirements (

  FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GLP, GCP

  ).
• In-depth knowledge of

  Agile

  processes and principles for coordinated solutions and teams via

  SAFe

  .

• SAFe Agilist, Certified Agile Leader

  , or similar certifications are preferred.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Leadership:

  Excellent leadership and team management skills with strong transformation and change management experience.

• Strategic Thinking:

  Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and decision-making abilities.

• Communication:

  Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams.

• Problem-Solving:

  A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and a passion for tackling complex challenges in drug discovery.