IT Apps Functional Analyst 2

Be the on-site technical reference (site SME) and main point of contact for the Laboratory Execution System (LabVantage) and SAP QM module ensuring smooth day-to-day operation in QC laboratories and reliable integration with SAP (especially SAP Quality Management (QM)) and relevant industrial processes. The role focuses on hands-on support troubleshooting minor enhancements testing documentation and user enablement.

What your responsibilities will be

• Serve as the on-site IT point of contact for QC laboratories and Quality teams for Laboratory Execution System and its integration with SAP processes and basic SAP QM site support
• Provide functional and technical support for LabVantage LES (incidents service requests small changes) following agreed processes for configuration releases and documentation
• Implement and maintain lab execution configurations in LabVantage LES (workflows templates calculations reports) and support integrations with instruments/middleware and SAP (master data alignment and results posting)
• Capture clarify and document user needs with QC labs Quality Assurance Manufacturing and Master Data teams translating them into functional specifications and change requests for LabVantage LES and SAP QM touchpoints
• Coordinate with global IT in Spain SAP teams and external vendors to plan and execute deployments patches and changes impacting LabVantage LES and the integrated SAP landscape (QM PP MM WM/EWM PM)
• Support CSV/validation and audit readiness activities for LabVantage LES and SAP QM integration points (test execution evidence collection Functional Design instruction updates) ensuring GxP compliance (Annex 11 / 21 CFR Part 11) and data integrity

Who you are

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills education and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Chemistry Pharmacy Biotechnology or similar technical field
• 4 years of hands-on experience supporting and configuring Laboratory Execution/LIMS solutions in regulated environments (pharma biotech diagnostics or medical devices); LabVantage LES knowledge is required
• Working functional knowledge of SAP Quality Management (QM) and related quality processes (inspections usage decisions quality notifications batch management integration certificates/CoA) to support lab-to-release execution
• Deep understanding of QC laboratory workflows in LES/LIMS (sampling test execution result review/approval retests/OOS/OOT handling stability CoA generation) and their dependencies on master data and batch traceability
• Practical experience operating and troubleshooting integrations between LabVantage LES and SAP (especially SAP QM) and/or lab instrumentation/middleware (monitoring error handling reconciliations basic interface testing)
• Proven experience collaborating with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams (QC labs Quality Assurance Manufacturing Supply Chain Engineering IT) in multi-site regulated environments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities (support changes releases projects) and deliver in complex multi-site environments
• Experience with computerized system validation (CSV) and regulatory compliance (GxP Annex 11 21 CFR Part 11) including data integrity and audit readiness for SAP and lab systems
• Familiarity with digital quality and manufacturing initiatives (electronic batch records lab digitalization integration/automation advanced analytics) is a strong plus
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to translate quality and laboratory needs into SAP/LabVantage requirements and explain technical concepts to non-IT stakeholders
• Service-oriented on-site mindset: comfortable being the first-line reference for lab users providing training preparing quick guides and ensuring clear communication between the site and global IT teams
• Foster a highly collaborative environment avoiding siloed ways of working. Act as a connector between IT Quality (QA/QC) laboratories manufacturing supply chain engineering and corporate teams ensuring smooth communication alignment of priorities and effective cross-department coordination. Promote a culture of teamwork shared ownership and continuous improvement.
• Any additional experience with SAP Logistics modules will be considered an advantage

The estimated pay scale for IT Apps Functional Analyst 2 role based in Los Angeles CA is $120000- $135000per year. Additionally the position is eligible to participate in up to 8% of thecompanybonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including but not limited to: Medical Dental Visionlife insurancePTOpaid holidays andup to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages willultimately dependon education experience skillset knowledge where the role is performed internalequityand market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909 Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years and you can grow with us!

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