Lab Information Systems Owner

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

22d • $124,000 - $171,000

About The Position

The EPIC Center depends on reliable, integrated, and data‑driven digital capabilities to support high‑velocity R&D and world‑class lab operations. We are seeking a Lab Information Systems Owner to lead the business strategy, governance, and roadmap for the information systems that support lab operations. This role acts as the bridge between the business and the technical development teams, ensuring that systems evolve to meet operational needs, support data quality and accessibility, and deliver measurable business value.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in R&D lab operations, product ownership, information systems.
• Strong understanding of business process modeling and data flows.
• Demonstrated experience defining requirements and managing system roadmaps.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with operational data environments or lab‑related digital platforms is a plus.
• Semiconductor industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Business Ownership & Strategy Serve as the primary business owner for lab operational information systems. Define the vision, strategic objectives, and operational outcomes these systems must support. Maintain and communicate with long-term roadmap aligned with EPIC operational priorities.
• Requirements & Solution Definition Lead structured requirements gathering across lab operations, engineering, R&D, logistics, facilities, and safety. Translate operational needs into clear functional requirements and collaborate with technical teams. Ensure systems support scalable workflows, high‑quality data, end‑to‑end visibility, and compliance.
• Data Ownership & Governance Ensure systems support sound data structures, relationships, and governance. Identify data gaps and partner cross‑functionally to improve accuracy, completeness, and accessibility. Promote the use of data for decision‑making and operational improvements.
• Cross‑Functional Alignment Represent the business in all system development discussions. Drive alignment across business units for process standardization while supporting needed flexibility. Ensure effective integration of systems with workflows and data across the lab ecosystem.
• Roadmap Ownership & Project Leadership Prioritize enhancements based on business impact and strategic alignment. Lead system initiatives from concept through deployment, ensuring adoption and change management. Track and communicate value delivered through new capabilities and improvements.
• Continuous Improvement Identify inefficiencies and propose data‑driven solutions. Drive enhancements that improve operational efficiency, data quality, and user experience. Ensure documentation, communication, and training support ongoing system use.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees