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About the role
As a Global Lab Informatics Sr. Associate, you will be part of the Global Quality team to deliver and maintain world-class laboratory informatics systems where you will provide technical leadership and project management oversight for the global implementation of LabVantage across the Elanco QC Network.
Responsibilities
Your Responsibilities:
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Strategic Program Leadership: Lead the global deployment of LabVantage, managing established timelines, providing routine progress metrics, and acting as the primary technical lead for the QC Network implementation.
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Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Serve as the key global point of contact for site QC labs, Global Quality, and IT personnel, while representing business requirements in vendor discussions and negotiating project priorities.
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Data & Process Optimization: Drive the creation of master data, reports, and dashboards; define and implement business processes to ensure maximum value and effective use of the informatics solution.
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Lifecycle & Support Strategy: Establish a sustainable support strategy for the long-term lifecycle management of LabVantage, incorporating key learnings and best practices into downstream deployments.
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Compliance & Governance: Ensure all informatics solutions remain in strict compliance with CSQ/CSV requirements and adhere to Elanco’s global quality frameworks, HSE policies, and Code of Conduct.
Requirements
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related scientific discipline.
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Experience: Minimum 3 years previous laboratory experience in a regulated environment (FDA, USDA, VMD) with a demonstrated track record in the use or implementation of LabVantage.
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Top 2 Skills: Strong technical leadership in project management and advanced quantitative analytical/problem-solving skills.
Nice to have
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
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Demonstrated ability to initiate and drive organizational change across a global network.
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Interpersonal savvy with the capacity to build strong relationships with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
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A proactive, self-motivated approach to leadership within complex project environments.
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Excellent facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to translate business needs into IT solutions.
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A passion for excellence and a desire to have a significant, long-term impact on business operations.
Benefits
Additional Information:
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Travel: Up to 10% (Domestic and International).
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