Release Management Specialist

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

We are seeking an experienced Release Management Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing releases to business applications in a pharmaceutical environment coordinating with multiple vendors internal stakeholders and IT partners. This role requires expertise in handling multiple environments and developing roadmaps for releases and changes. Currently the focus is our new Global ERP-based Program for the Microsoft Platform D365. Moving from independent solutions at our sites around the world to a Global Solution that will be rolled out.

The Release Management Specialist will continually work with key business stakeholders to align and increase quality and performance for our Platform and the evolution of it. This position involves working with multiple functional groups (Supply Chain Manufacturing Finance etc.) so managing multiple stakeholders is essential and strong verbal and written communication skills are a must. This position will be key in setting the Global standard for Good Operating Practice which is a key element for a successful maintenance and improvement of the ERP platform and fundamental for AGC Biologics to grow on.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the release lifecycle for business applications ensuring timely and successful delivery of software updates and enhancements.
• Coordinate with multiple vendors to ensure seamless integration and deployment of new releases.
• Develop and maintain roadmaps for releases and changes aligning with business objectives and timelines.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders including various business groups IT and external partners to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Collaborate with IT partners to ensure the stability and performance of the ERP system across various environments.
• Oversee the deployment of releases ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Monitor and report on the progress of releases identifying and addressing any issues or risks.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for release management in a pharmaceutical environment.

QUALIFICATION SKILLS

• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field.
• Proven experience in release management preferably in a complex matrix organization.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and their deployment in multiple environments is an advantage but not required.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to develop and maintain detailed roadmaps for releases and changes.
• Experience working with multiple vendors and coordinating complex release schedules.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and IT partners.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for release management.
• Experience and understanding with automation and optimization of processes.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar programs.

Preferred:

• Certification in project management or release management.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards in the pharmaceutical industry.

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge Trust Quality Ingenuity Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins plasmid DNA (pDNA) messenger RNA (mRNA) viral vectors and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S. Europe and Asia with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle Washington; Boulder and Longmont Colorado; Copenhagen Denmark; Heidelberg Germany; Milan Italy; and Chiba Japan. We currently employ more than 2500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients most complex challenges including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more visit.Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.