Lab Compute Junior Leader

The Laboratory Compute Jr Leader supports pharmaceutical R&D scientists by ensuring the health reliability and lifecycle management of laboratory computing devices systems and related technologies. This role partners closely with scientists service providers analysts suppliers and technology teams to resolve operational challenges drive laboratory efficiencies and enable continued digital transformation across laboratory environments. 

The role includes direct responsibility for managing the laboratory compute support service provider and assigned analysts. This includes coordinating daily support activities aligning priorities monitoring service performance ensuring timely escalation and resolution of issues and reinforcing high-quality customer-focused support for laboratory stakeholders. 

This position helps ensure that laboratory computing technologies remain reliable secure compliant and aligned to scientific operations. By coordinating technical support managing service provider execution guiding analysts and partnering closely with laboratory stakeholders the role enables scientists to focus on research while strengthening the quality and consistency of laboratory technology support. 

Responsibilities:

• Consult with scientific partners to understand laboratory operations needs including equipment lifecycle considerations regulatory requirements and business impacts. 
• Provide technical coordination for routine maintenance problem resolution escalation management inventory management deployment coordination and post-implementation support for laboratory computing devices. 
• Manage the laboratory compute support service provider including service expectations daily execution prioritization issue escalation performance follow-up and continuous improvement opportunities. 
• Lead guide and coordinate assigned analysts who support laboratory compute operations ensuring clear work direction consistent service practices and timely completion of deliverables. 
• Partner with scientists and technology teams to evaluate how business needs compliance requirements and upgrade cycles may affect laboratory operations and equipment lifecycle plans. 
• Consult on laboratory equipment procurement and supplier discussions with emphasis on compute requirements integration needs data storage compliance expectations and security controls. 
• Coordinate with technology partners to define appropriate architecture and ensure effective implementation of integrations with other systems. 
• Maintain knowledge of existing laboratory equipment technologies and support practices across the business area and apply that knowledge to support lifecycle planning and operational decisions. 
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with lab stakeholders Business Relationship Management groups service providers analysts suppliers and other technology organizations. 
• Capture voice-of-customer feedback from key laboratory stakeholders and use it to improve service programs support processes and the overall laboratory compute experience. 
• Identify recurring support themes operational risks and opportunities for process standardization automation or service improvement. 
• Communicate effectively with customers technical teams and service partners to ensure transparency alignment and timely follow-through on laboratory compute priorities. 
• Service Provider Management Expectations:
  • Coordinate daily and weekly support priorities with the service provider ensuring alignment with laboratory business needs and operational urgency. 
  • Review open issues aging tickets escalations and critical laboratory support concerns to drive timely resolution and appropriate stakeholder communication. 
  • Define and reinforce expected service behaviors documentation standards handoff practices and customer communication norms. 
  • Partner with service provider leadership to address performance concerns resource gaps service risks and improvement actions. 
  • Support onboarding and knowledge transfer for analysts and service provider resources working in laboratory compute environments. 
  • Promote consistent compliant and secure support practices across laboratory sites systems and devices. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree with 6 years experience; Masters Degree with 5 years experience; PhD with 0 years experience in information systems computer science life sciences or a related field. 
• Respective years of related work experience in IT laboratory operations technology informatics endpoint support service delivery or a related discipline. 
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose complex issues and coordinate cross-functional resolution. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead meetings facilitate discussions and work effectively with customers technical teams service providers and analysts. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical topics to both scientific and technology audiences. 
• Strong customer focus attention to detail and commitment to delivering reliable and compliant laboratory support services. 
• Exceptional teamwork skills and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced cross-functional environment. 
• Core Competencies:
  • Customer partnership and service ownership 
  • Operational coordination and execution discipline 
  • Vendor and analyst management 
  • Laboratory systems lifecycle thinking 
  • Cross-functional communication and influence 
  • Compliance security and risk awareness 
  • Continuous improvement mindset 

Preferred:

• 8 years of related work experience in IT laboratory operations technology informatics endpoint support service delivery or a related discipline. 
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment is preferred. 
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment lifecycle management laboratory computing devices instrument controllers and related support models. 
• Familiarity with regulated laboratory environments compliance expectations data integrity considerations and security controls. 
• Experience coordinating or managing third-party service providers managed service teams analysts or outsourced support models. 
• Experience with inventory management deployment coordination support process improvement and stakeholder communications in laboratory or scientific environments. 

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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