Sr Manager, IT Systems Engineering

Kite Pharma; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination, and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain & enhance Middleware solutions developed using but not limited to Boomi, APIGEE
• Lead technical discussions related to Middleware integrations
• Partner with existing middleware team to enforce industry-standard integration strategies, ensuring seamless data flow between different systems and applications
• Accountable for overall business user satisfaction related to system functionality and performance against fit for purpose requirements.
• Partner with existing middleware team in establishing system roadmap, including understanding the implications for the current and future solution landscape.
• Plays an active role during the Project Delivery phase.
• As an integration owner, reviews and approves all the application documentation including user requirements, functional requirements, and design specification according to applicable standard operating procedures
• Owns the overall technical solution for designated systems and ensure system performance, deployment, and functionality.
• Ensures that the system architecture is in compliance with IT architecture roadmap and standards
• Works with the Business Continuity Program, to drive effective planning and implementation of disaster recovery and back-up procedures according to business requirements
• Works with Information Security to plan and implement information security and control structures in accordance with data privacy or information security policy
• Partners with Quality Security & Compliance QSC to ensure that the system is validated, upgraded, operated, and maintained in compliance with relevant SOPs and to achieve the highest level of system inspection readiness
• Accountable for working with BPO, IT Compliance (for non-GxP systems) or QA (for validated systems) to identify the appropriate System Life Cycle model based on applicable regulatory requirements prior to presenting estimates for input to new system business case or change implementation plans
• Partner with third-party associates from trading partners, 3 PL's, CMO's to update existing EDI's and create new when needed
• Handle other enterprise applications like Smartsheet, WalkMe etc. from a business engagement point of view for Gilead's international markets
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues in development and production environments using various tools and techniques.
• Leads or assists with scoping, identification of project deliverables, project time estimations, resource level estimations and ensure that the creation of project-specific documentation such as technical specifications are produced
• Defines technical strategies by performing evaluations, proof of concepts, and assessments on the various technical aspects of the proposed project solution
• Owns the delivery of the overall technical work stream or one or more technical modules of the project under development by leading and managing the technical delivery team.
• Understands the end-to-end technical architecture for the solutions being developed
• Partner with Upstream and downstream applications to create new integrations as needed and also manage/enhance existing integrations
• Acts as a point of technical escalation and resolution during the project lifecycle as it relates to technical decisions
• Facilitates and coordinates technical guidance to IT senior staff, working closely with solution architects and engineers
• Develops, documents, and shares technical delivery best practices.
• Keeps abreast of industry trends and advancements in relevant technology

Basic Qualifications:

• Associates Degree and Twelve Years Experience OR Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years’ Experience OR Masters' Degree and Eight Years’ Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on working experience on Middleware tools such as Boomi, APIGEE
• On-prem/cloud hybrid experience using Middleware tools
• Hands-on experience in managing GxP & SOX solutions
• Working experience with EDI/OTC/FSS/3PL's and trading partners
• Working experience with pharma manufacturing processes
• Hands-on DevOps & Agile delivery experience
• Track record working in a fast-paced, FDA regulated IT environment
• Experience managing consultants and providing technical recommendations
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects & priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills