LIMS Lead Business Analyst

Job DescriptionGENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:The Laboratory Information Systems - Principal Business Analyst will provide functional, technical, and project leadership for the Enterprise Application and Analytics team at Vertex, working primarily with a LIMS platform and supporting business stakeholders in research, process development, clinical & commercial manufacturing, and quality assurance operations. Major activities include supporting implementation of new business capabilities in enterprise LIMS for both GxP and non-GxP purposes, integrating to laboratory systems (E.g. simple and complex instruments, Chromatography Data System etc.) and technology platforms (ERP, CMMS, MES, etc.), collaborating with business partners to identify and prioritize areas for opportunity, gathering and refining requirements, working with supplier technical SMEs to determine options for solution design, delivering enhancements, and managing technology-driven projects and initiatives.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their current and future state strategy, needs and requirements from a global perspectiveProactively offer innovative technologies, solution ideas, and potential business process improvements in pursuit of driving efficiencies and meeting business needsWorking closely with on-site business users and other stakeholders, elicit, document and translate complex issues, design options and solutions to a variety of audiencesLead technology-driven projects, managing phases and coordinating tasks, ensuring that deliverables are produced on schedule and with high qualityDesign, perform and document system configurations for a new LIMS implementation, including sample management, results analysis, lab workflow, release & stability management, Lab Execution System (LES) / Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN), etc.Provide on-site support for system go-livesPartner with managed services team members and DTE peers for platform and database support, as well as technical development for enhancements and projectsWork closely with DTE Compliance, Internal Audit and Quality Assurance groups as needed to ensure compliance with GxP regulations, as well as our DTE system lifecycle and change management requirementsREQUIRED SKILLS:Deep experience with LIMS and related laboratory systems (E.g. LES, ELN, CDS, SDMS etc.) platforms in both quality control and research & development settings, and large-scale system implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and operational support proceduresDemonstrated ability to translate business needs into user & functional requirements and technical or process-driven solutionsStrong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skillsSolid analytical and problem-solving abilitiesProven project management and system life cycle expertisePREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:B.S. and 7+ years relevant work experienceFunctional/Technical knowledge in quality & laboratory disciplines in the Life Science industryRich experience in research and manufacturing lab domains, business processes and the application of current commercial technology platforms to solve the most common business needsExperience in LabVantage LIMS and other LabVantage modulesExperience working with managed services and/or offshore teamsExperience with analytical tools and platformsFlex Designation:Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:1.

Hybrid : work remotely up to two days per week;

or select2.

On-Site : work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.Company Information:Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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