Manager QC LIMS

The Manager QC Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is responsible for developing strategic plans for implementing FDBs global Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This role harmonizes processes across all current and future FDB sites and leads the transition of QC into a paperless environment. The Manager QC LIMS guides a team of LIMS experts to translate global and sitespecific needs into user requirements system design configuration and implementation plans. This role acts as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for LIMS and focuses on maintaining and continuously enhancing the global LIMS system.

Follow Your Genki to North Americas largest stateoftheart Life Science Manufacturing Facility & CDMO

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more importantand we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations our capabilities and our teams and looking for passionate missiondriven people like you who want to make a real difference in peoples lives. Join FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies and help manufacture the next vaccine cure or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion energy and drive what we call Genki.

Join us

We are growing our locations and are investing more than $2 billion into establishing a newlargescale manufacturing site for biopharmaceuticals in the United States to accelerate the growth of our Bio CDMO (Contract and Development Manufacturing Organization) business. This will be the largest endtoend cell culture CDMO provider in North America.

The new site will offer endtoend solutionsto our customers looking to manufacture biopharmaceuticals in the US. In addition to drug substance manufacture it will alsoprovideautomated fillfinish and assembly packaging and labeling services. The new stateoftheart facility is located in Holly Springs North Carolina United States.

What Youll Do

Provides crossfunctional leadership as the recognized LIMS expert
Develops strategic implementation plans recruits LIMS staff and manages project budgets
Ensures data integrity principles are at the core of LIMS implementation
Directs the LIMS team to:
o Establish user requirements and best practices to enhance laboratory operations reduce cycle times and boost efficiency
o Identify and assess opportunities for improving the LIMS implementation process
o Develop implement and review validation protocols SOPs test scripts and training materials for LIMS
o Configure customize maintain and upgrade the LIMS system
o Develop Master Data templates for LIMS
o Provide support and training to new users for data entry and reporting
Manages and prioritizes the workload and responsibilities of the LIMS team
Provides guidance and support to less experienced team members
Identifies and implements system improvements
Integrates quality and regulatory compliance into LIMS design
Prepares and delivers presentations to both internal and external stakeholders
Manages and develops direct reports from LIMS team
Administers company policies such as time off shift work and inclement weather that directly impact employees
Completes required administrative tasks (e.g. timecard approvals time off approvals expense reports etc.
Coaches and guides direct reports to foster professional development
Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent as needed
Addresses performance gaps employee questions and concerns and partners with HR as needed for resolution
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree with 7 years of experience in a GMP environment and LIMS experience in pharmaceutical industry OR
Masters degree with 5 years of experience in a GMP environment and LIMS experience in pharmaceutical industry OR
PHD with 3 years of experience in a GMP environment and LIMS experience in pharmaceutical industry

25 years of people management experience
Proven experience in full life cycle implementation of multisite LIMS
Proven experience in connecting analyzers to the LIMS and ability to provide a roadmap from Development to QC.
Extensive knowledge of GMPs computer system software development and validation with the ability to apply to nonroutine situations.
Deep understanding and command of LIMS requirements.

Preferred Requirements:

Experience in LabWare v8

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

Ability to discern audible cues.

Ability to ascend or descend ladders scaffolding ramps etc.

Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time up to 120 minutes

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time up to 120 minutes

Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs hands and/or fingers.

Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 10 pounds.

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