Lab Data Manager

GSK•Cambridge, MA

12d•$119,625 - $199,375•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Data Manager will be responsible for delivering fit-for-purpose scientific data management solutions for R&D. This role contributes to designing/defining solutions to make lab data secure and ready for reuse through (meta)data standard format, storage, and archiving management. The position also contributes to a smart risk-taking approach and capturing best opportunities linked to Lab Data concerns. The Lab Data Manager will work in partnership with a broad range of stakeholder groups such as Quality, Computer System Validation, Tech, Procurement, and R&D scientific platforms to foster innovation and proactively define standards, identify cost-saving opportunities, and accelerate the generation of scientific results. This role will lead Data Management projects end-to-end to bring the best value for R&D users or participate in large R&D transversal data management projects.

Requirements

Degree in Life science, engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years experience in Laboratory Knowledge in data management
Experience in Project management and change management

Nice To Haves

Experience in dealing and working in Regulated Environments
Good communication skills: influencing and coaching/mentoring skills to deal with multiple departments (IT, QA, Business)
Strong analytical mindset to quickly assimilate facts and data and develop an understanding of complex matters in order to synthesize a story into a (cost-)effective solution or an actionable set of recommendations
Good interpersonal and influencing skills allowing to interact at all levels of the organization
Ability to manage risks, define risk-based strategies.
Ability to challenge and debate issues.
Ability to quickly assimilate facts and data and develop an understanding of complex matters.
Assesses needs & constraints and converts these into a realistic solution
Is resourceful on innovation opportunities in the area of expertise
Project management and change management

Responsibilities

As an expert in the field of Lab data management and DDA, provides effective and inspiring guidance in terms of Lab data management to the team, group, as well as towards R&D customers.
Defines responsibilities and allocates resources to the different projects taking into account the departmental priorities & ensure performance management providing oversight through performance metrics and adapted governance.
Ensure the training/coaching of MyLabData user: leverage & share MLD expertise and ensure the testing of new release of MyLabdata.
Analyze Business needs, formalize into detailed use cases (e.g.: Propose & test new complex equipment data strategy (e.g. NGS)) and propose data solution strategy in partnership with key stakeholders (e.g.: Tech).
Challenge WoW and traditional thinking concerning Lab Data management in a smart risk-taking approach to improve quality & performance.
Develop and maintain the archiving strategy and associated guidance for electronic lab data.
Actively participate in the definition or revision of data management global standard (e.g.: Data Management GSOP).
Ensure respect of quality standards within the team (e- Change Control, CAPA, deviations).
Actively interact with a broad range of stakeholders, with focus on value creation/demonstration and smart risk taking.
Drive continuous improvement by assessing current technical solutions and overall performance. Identify alternative solutions and recommend these to senior stakeholders in a comprehensive and engaging manner.