Lab Data Manager
GSK
Summary
The Lab Data Manager will be responsible for delivering fit-for-purpose scientific data management solutions for R&D. Contributes to designing/defining solutions to make lab data secure & ready for reuse through (meta)data standard format, storage and archiving management. Contributes to a smart risk-taking approach and capturing best opportunities linked to Lab Data concerns. You will work in partnership with a broad range of stakeholder groups such as Quality, Computer System Validation, Tech, Procurement and R&D scientific platforms to foster Innovation and proactively define standards, identify cost saving opportunities and accelerate generation of scientific results. Lead Data management project E2E to bring the best value for R&D users or participate to large R&D transversal data management project.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- As an expert in the field of Lab data management and DDA, provides effective and inspiring guidance in term of Lab data management to the team, group, as well as towards R&D customers
- Defines responsibilities and allocates resources to the different projects taking into account the departmental priorities & ensure performance management providing oversight through performance metrics and adapted governance
- Ensure the training/coaching of MyLabData user: leverage & share MLD expertise and ensure the testing of new release of MyLabdata
- Analyse Business needs, formalize into detailed use cases (e.g.: Propose & test new complex equipment data strategy (e.g. NGS)) and propose data solution strategy in partnership with key stakeholders (e.g.: Tech)
- Challenge WoW and traditional thinking concerning Lab Data management in a smart risk-taking approach to improve quality & performance
- Develop and maintain the archiving strategy and associated guidance for electronic lab data
- Actively participate to the definition or revision of data management global standard (e.g.: Data Management GSOP)
- Ensure respect of quality standards within the team (e- Change Control, CAPA, deviations)
- Actively interact with a broad range of stakeholders, with focus on value creation/demonstration and smart risk taking
- Drive continuous improvement by assessing current technical solutions and overall performance. Identify alternative solutions and recommend these to senior stakeholders in a comprehensive and engaging manner
Basic Qualifications
- Degree in Life science, engineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years experience in Laboratory
- Knowledge in data management
- Experience in Project management and change management
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in dealing and working in Regulated Environments
- Good communication skills: influencing and coaching/mentoring skills to deal with multiple departments (IT, QA, Business)
- Strong analytical mindset to quickly assimilate facts and data and develop an understanding of complex matters in order to synthesize a story into a (cost-)effective solution or an actionable set of recommendations
- Good interpersonal and influencing skills allowing to interact at all levels of the organization
- Ability to manage risks, define risk-based strategies
- Ability to challenge and debate issues
- Ability to quickly assimilate facts and data and develop an understanding of complex matters
- Assesses needs & constraints and converts these into a realistic solution
- Is resourceful on innovation opportunities in the area of expertise
- Project management and change management
Requirements
- Degree in Life science, engineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years experience in Laboratory
- Knowledge in data management
- Experience in Project management and change management
- Experience in dealing and working in Regulated Environments
- Good communication skills: influencing and coaching/mentoring skills to deal with multiple departments (IT, QA, Business)
- Strong analytical mindset to quickly assimilate facts and data and develop an understanding of complex matters in order to synthesize a story into a (cost-)effective solution or an actionable set of recommendations
- Good interpersonal and influencing skills allowing to interact at all levels of the organization
- Ability to manage risks, define risk-based strategies
- Ability to challenge and debate issues
- Ability to quickly assimilate facts and data and develop an understanding of complex matters
- Assesses needs & constraints and converts these into a realistic solution
- Is resourceful on innovation opportunities in the area of expertise
- Project management and change management
Benefits
- Health care
- Insurance benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Paid caregiver leave
- Paid parental leave
- Paid medical leave
- Annual bonus
- Share based long term incentive program
Company overview
GSK plc (formerly GlaxoSmithKline) is a British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company headquartered in London, England. Founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, GSK has grown to become one of the world's leading healthcare companies with operations in over 150 countries. The company specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing prescription medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. GSK's therapeutic areas include respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, oncology, immunology, and infectious diseases. The company is particularly renowned for its vaccine portfolio and has been at the forefront of developing treatments for major global health challenges. With approximately 70,000 employees worldwide, GSK maintains a strong commitment to scientific innovation and has a significant presence in key markets including the United States, Europe, and emerging economies. The company's mission is to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade.