Manager, R&D Enabling Technology

The Opportunity

CSL is a leading global biotechnology company with a dynamic portfolio of life-saving medicines, including those that treat haemophilia and immune deficiencies, as well as vaccines to prevent influenza.

We are currently recruiting for a Manager to join our Research & Development (R&D) Enabling Technology department at our global R&D headquarters in the heart of Melbourne’s biomedical precinct. 

We are a global team of experts in the fields of R&D Scientific Information, Laboratory Automation, Information Management and in the Knowledge and Insights ecosystem that are providing cross-functional, harmonized guidance for digitalization of our R&D landscape. Our scope is:

• Global, cross-functional initiatives and associated process improvements & facilitation – End to end management​

• Co-ownership of our digital and data platform and portfolio in collaboration with I&T and all R&D Function

Reporting to the Associate Director, R&D Enabling Technology, you will be responsible for the development, communication and adoption of utilisation and support models for R&D data systems within our R&D scientific & operational data landscape.

The Role

• Business analysis work required to gather requirements, onboard and implement the automation of scientific data flows

• Assist with the design, implementation, validation, and maintenance of R&D Enabling technology owned systems such as the Lab Data Repository

• Responsible for identifying and analysing process improvement opportunities with R&D scientific data systems, supporting the implementation of these, e.g.  prioritisation of instrument data use case onboarding and CSL R&D scientific data workflow mapping activities

• Identify and implement solutions to global scientific & operational data system issues and concerns, lead communication, change management and end user adoption activities.

• Develop and provide metrics on performance, cycle time and productivity to support ongoing improvements in quality and processes.

• Drive the R&D Enabling Technology training and communication strategy with respect to end user adoption and acceptance

• Establish and maintain partnerships with all R&D business functions, partner business functions like I&T (IT), Commercial and external vendors

Your skills and experience

• Degree (BSc, MSc, Diploma) in an IT, technical or life science discipline or similar education

• 5+ years of experience in R&D with scientific system knowledge specifically in the area of Scientific Workflows, Instrument data integration, Data management, and exploratory Data analysis.

• Experience in laboratory informatics business analysis (requirements gathering and documentation) is preferred

• Strong analytical skills with a focus on process mapping and Business URS development

• Strong understanding of general R&D lab global application landscapes and scientific understanding of R&D business and data flows and data standards

• Strong stakeholder relationship and management

How to apply

Please submit your application including your CV and Cover Letter by 28 February 2024.

Apply now to join a growing business in a great team environment!

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