Business Application & Systems Administrator

Agilent Technologies•Carpinteria, CA

2d•$93,760 - $175,800•Remote

About The Position

The Business Applications & Systems Administrator is responsible for managing, implementing, and optimizing business applications. The role will develop & coordinate testing with impacted departments, including specifically coordinating with IT and Quality for validation & compliance. Manages business application projects, ensuring effective communication across teams/functions as well as informing management of progress and key issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
4+ years in application administration.
Familiarity with validated systems and regulatory compliance.
Strong understanding of GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

5+ years in business applications management.
Experience within a life sciences environment.
Experience with cloud-based pharmaceutical applications.
Knowledge of change control in regulated environments.
Familiarity with CSV (Computer System Validation) processes.
Experience with leading cloud based business systems implementation.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain core business owned applications (e.g. Project & Portfolio Management, Electronic Lab Notebook, Lab Management, Image Management, Spotfire business intelligence).
Configure applications to support business workflows, including directly configuring and through available technical resources.
Write test plans and testing scripts in support of Computer System Validation (CSV) team
Ensure systems meet GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and other regulatory requirements as required based on application upgrades.
Collaborate with IT and QA on compliance and security attestations.
Provide first line support for application-related questions, including directing to appropriate subject matter experts.
Plan and execute upgrades and patches and ensure validation compliance
Ensure data integrity and traceability across systems.
Train end-users and maintain user guides.