JOB TITLE: CONSULTANT

CAREER LEVEL: C3

Leverage technology to impact patients and ultimately save lives

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, information technology? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the IT strategy in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

ABOUT OUR IT TEAM

It’s a dynamic and results-oriented environment to work in – but that’s why we like it. There are countless opportunities to learn and grow, whether that’s exploring new technologies in hackathons, or redefining the roles and work of colleagues, forever. Shape your own path, with support all the way. Diverse minds that work cross- functionally and broadly together.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Ensure optimum performance and stability for Quality Chromatography system Global Empower.
• Provide 2nd/ 3rd line support (technical queries, bug fixes and small enhancements relating to application and platform), complying with ITIL standards, change control procedures
• Take ownership of issues through from delivery or issue resolution or escalation, as appropriate.
• Experience in Empower project creation, project archival and restoration is essential.
• Experience in performing SQT for LACE’s is mandatory.
• Experience in integrating Chromatography data systems to third party software and HPLC, UPLC and GC Systems.
• Experience in analyzing the errors, warning messages in the instrument through application is desirable.
• Experience in manual backup/restoration and disaster recovery procedure is mandatory.
• Knowledge in configuration of various Laboratory systems to Empower Application.
• Knowledge in working with AWS environment is added advantage.
• Hands on experience in Empower Version Migration activities.
• Hands on experience in Empower message center purging and audit logs investigation.
• Good Knowledge in ITIL process & supporting GXP Application is mandatory.
• Good experience in ITIL configuration management and End user experience management.
• Develop specialist knowledge in relevant systems, documenting and sharing that knowledge, as required, with global teams
• Liaise with multiple stake holders including users, infrastructure/middleware teams, 3rd party software vendors for resolving issues and potential process improvements
• Train, guide and mentor new hires in the team

ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Experience in application support and maintenance (L2/L3 support) of off -the-shelf Chromatography Data Systems
• Knowledge of Waters Empower CDS , understanding of detection techniques, reporting, custom calculations, meta data and workflows relating to lab data.
• Understanding of basic Pro Interface and Advanced Topics (which include method and report templates, custom calculations, dissolution, method validation manager and system administration)
• Experience in integrating Chromatography data systems to third party software and HPLC and GC systems
• Good knowledge of regulatory requirements including GMP, GxP and 21 CFR Part 11. Exposure to software system validation in GxP environment preferred
• Experience on Windows/UNIX application environment and understanding of client-server / distributed computing concepts
• Basic understanding of session virtualization concepts, exposure to Citrix working environments
• Understanding of incident, problem, change and release management process

WHY JOIN US ?

We’re a network of entrepreneurial self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering premier technology and data solutions.

We’re not afraid to take ownership and run with it. Empowered with unrivalled freedom. Put simply, it’s because we make a significant impact. Everything we do matters.

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we’d love to hear from you! Click the link to apply and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Date Posted

12-Aug-2021

Closing Date

12-Sep-2021

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.