Bioinformatician / Data Manager

Job description

Job Description

PURPOSE
Oversee, lead, develop and maintain a data integration platform for CMC data. Programming, database development/data integration skills are essential and knowledge of cell process development/manufacturing/GMP requirements is highly desirable.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary focus will be on maintaining, administering, growing, and further developing an integrated data platform for investigational and correlational analyses of all CMC relevant data to support process development and product understanding for cell and gene therapy products as well as starting materials and intermediates thereof. Partnering with other development and commercial functions (including Manufacturing, Clinical Pharmacology, PCS, etc.) to maximize benefit of the platform for the CMC data. Support of CMC organization to generate data-driven process development decisions based on better product understanding and further improvement of overall control strategy. Support compiling reports and regulatory filings with high quality data analysis and presentation. Actively participate in teams, projects, and networks and work collaboratively with internal colleagues and external partners.

SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES
• Update/maintain existing database
• Provide data upon request from others in the organization
• Lead the effort to build up a data integration platform
• Network with IT and data managers throughout the company to facilitate the implementation

Posting Title

Bioinformatician / Data Manager

Desired profile

Minimum requirements

Education: BS/BA required. Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or Science degree preferred.

Languages: Fluent in speaking / writing in English

Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years database development and management
• Knowledge of and experience with R, Python, Java, SAS, preferred
• Experience with data integration, database maintenance, design, and implementation
• Strong interpersonal effectiveness, leadership, and communication skills (written and oral) to interface across management levels and departments.
• Working knowledge of cGMPs, FDA regulatory guidelines and validation principles
Job Type

Full Time
Company/Legal Entity

USA Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, NJ
Country

USA
Work Location

East Hanover, NJ
Functional Area

Research & Development
Division

Novartis Technical Operations
Business Unit

NTO BTDM
Employment Type

Regular
EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Sourcing Statement

You are applying to be part of the Novartis Talent Pool. We are not currently recruiting for this role but we are building a pipeline for future opportunities. If you would like to be considered for a similar position in future, then please submit your CV.