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Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Manager, IS RNCD Systems Operations (Remote) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Reference #: R009964 If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career site. Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ) is a global biopharmaceutical company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases - often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines and novel product candidates, from early- to late-stage development, in neuroscience and oncology. We actively explore new options for patients including novel compounds, small molecules and biologics, and through cannabinoid science and innovative delivery technologies. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and has employees around the globe, serving patients in nearly 75 countries. For more information, please visit www.jazzpharma.com and follow @JazzPharma on Twitter.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Information Services (IS) department is seeking a manager, in the role of the technical system owner, to facilitate the day-to-day operations of Jazz' Research and Nonclinical Development (RNCD) business functions. Operational responsibilities include the creation, review, and maintenance of operations plans and validation deliverables and documentation, manage routine system upgrades and enhancements, and partnership with other Jazz/IS functions (i.e. Compliance, QA, and InfoSec teams) to ensure RNCD system compliance and operations. In-depth understanding of the ecosystem of Research and Discovery application/ecosystems are essential, to effectively partner with and support our business counterparts Essential Functions
Collaborate with Business Process Owners and IS RNCD Capability Enablement Leads to maintain and upgrade various RNCD applications
Work in collaboration with the Jazz RNCD business functions and third parties to manage systems run management
Follow Jazz GxP change management procedures and coordinate with business partners to identify, define, resolve or implement issues/requests, and perform validation testing activities
Create, update, and manage operational and system (GxP/Non GxP) documentation and test scripts
Work with vendors, IS Business Partner leads, and other R&D functions to resolve system defects and harmonize technology with business process
Plan and execute routine system owner activities, including conducting quarterly user access reviews, managing system upgrades, developing a systems roadmap, routine disaster recovery testing, license management, etc.
Manage various aspects of projects and operations, including scope definition, resource allocation, and budgets
Closely collaborate with the relevant IS, Quality, and other Jazz teams to define and ensure the proper balance of risk mitigation, operational assurance, and validation activities for Jazz' Systems
Work with IS Business Partner Leads to transition new systems implementation to operations Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
In-depth, procedural and technical, understanding and working knowledge of RNCD systems like Biovia ELN, Tibco Spotfire, Sample Management, Gastroplus and more
Experience authoring and working with IS GxP validation and other operational assurance documentation, e.g. URS, FRS, data migration protocol, disaster recovery plan, etc.
Experience with IS system ownership and systems operations
Ability to work independently to prioritize support activities and operational needs
Create and maintain systems documentation and operational plans
Ability to work with business partners to balance and prioritize business needs along with resource availability, budgets, and timelines
Good understanding of cloud computing / SaaS (software as a service) / PaaS (platform as a service) and exposure to web-based technologies
Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical skills and methodical troubleshooting a ility
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced and collaborative environment
Understanding of Research and Early development processes and functions
Experience working in a regulated GxP environment is desired
Experience with managed services provider (MSP) oversight is a plus Required/Preferred Education and Licenses
Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year accredited college or university and 4-6 years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical Demands
Occasional mobility within office environment.
Routinely sitting for extended periods of time.
Constantly operating a computer, printer, telephone and other similar office machinery. Work Environment
Work indoors in normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations and temperature changes.
Frequent computer use at workstation.
May move from one work location to another occasionally.
Responsibilities may require a work schedule that may include working outside of "normal" work hours, in order to meet business demands.
Occasional public contact requiring appropriate business apparel.
FOR US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the full and complete base pay range is: $117,600.00 - $176,400.00 Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis. At Jazz, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz's Long Term Equity Incentive Plan. The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.