R&D IT Solutions Lead, Laboratory Systems

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

R&D IT Solutions Lead, Laboratory Systems

The R&D IT Solutions Lead, Laboratory Systems is responsible for defining and supporting the building of valuable, feasible, viable, and usable products and technical solutions that meet customer needs.  Techno-Functional Consultant with expertise in Empower Chromatography Data System (CDS), Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) and other R&D application implementations to support digital transformation initiatives at Vantive. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, hands-on implementation experience, and business process understanding to configure, integrate, and optimize these systems within a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate will work closely with lab scientists, IT teams, validation experts, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless deployment, customization, and compliance of owned R&D applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Implementation & Configuration of Empower CDS, ELN and other R&D apps

• Lead end-to-end implementation of cloning Empower Chromatography Data System (CDS), Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) and other apps in R&D by collaborating with SI partners and vendors.
• Perform system configuration, customization, and validation to align with laboratory workflows.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates, and user access controls for compliance and efficiency.

Technical Expertise & System Integration

• Configure and integrate R&D applications with other laboratory informatics systems.
• Provide hands-on scripting and troubleshooting of system errors, data workflows, and integration challenges.
• Implement data migration strategies for legacy system transition of the owned applications
• Support API development, system interoperability, and automation for lab processes.

Business Process Analysis & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with scientists, analysts, and business users to gather requirements and translate them into system functionalities.
• Design and optimize workflows to improve lab data capture, analysis, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct user training sessions, workshops, and documentation development to drive system adoption.

Compliance & Validation Support

• Ensure applications deployments meet GxP and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 standards.
• Assist in computer system validation (CSV) activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ documentation and audit readiness.
• Develop and maintain system risk assessments, validation scripts, and traceability matrices.

Support & Continuous Improvement

• Provide post-implementation support, troubleshooting, and enhancements for system stability.
• Monitor system performance, user feedback, and upgrade opportunities.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in laboratory informatics.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or other related fields.
• 8 + years of experience in Information Systems, experience in multiple areas of IT.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in Empower CDS and ELN implementation & support.
• Strong knowledge of chromatography workflows, lab informatics, and scientific data management.
• Hands-on experience with system configuration, scripting, and integration (LIMS, ELN, Data Lake, Cloud Platforms, etc.).
• Experience with 21 CFR Part 11, GxP compliance, and validation documentation.
• Strong understanding of SQL databases, APIs, and lab system interoperability.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with Agile methodologies and digital transformation in lab environments.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or other cloud-based solutions for lab informatics.
• Proven strong analytical and problem resolution skills.
• Solid digital/technical skills foundation and ability to translate business needs.
• Customer centric and empathetic.
• Objective/outcome driven.
• Proactive responsible individuals, able to set own action plans.
• Ability to influence and build consensus with other IT teams and businesses.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proven internal and external stakeholder management experience.  
• Ability to work with cross-functional matrixed teams to deliver on a common goal.
• Foundational project management skills with ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads.
• Experience related to Software as Service (SaaS)
• Experience with Agile project methodology
• Experience with ITSM Process; experience with Service Now or Jira is preferred.

Reasonable Accommodation

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