Sr Manager – IT Business Systems

Sr Manager – IT Business Systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 12 years IT experience, 8-10 years of experience administering cross-functional business applications.
• 3+ years of experience in the Life Sciences or Biotechnology Industry.
• Strong understanding of database management, reporting tools, and integrations (e.g., APIs, ETL).
• Experience supporting financial processing and audit controls for Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
• Experience with data privacy and associated regulatory requirements such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and Transparency Reporting.
• Experience with application security, user permissions, and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply deep working knowledge of enterprise software, particularly within finance, to implement, integrate, and maintain business applications related to ERP, budget forecasting & tracking, procurement, invoicing & expenses, payroll, ELN, HRIS, and other enterprise software.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for application-related issues.
• Ensure application security, access controls, and compliance with company policies.
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and upgrades to maintain performance and security.
• Liaise with software vendors and service providers for application support and upgrades.
• Maintain data integrity across applications and ensure proper data governance.
• Assist in data migrations, imports, and exports between systems.
• Work with business stakeholders to analyze workflows and recommend improvements using existing or new applications.
• Apply working knowledge of RPA (robotic process automation) tools and techniques to automate processes, optimize system usage, and enhance business efficiency.
• Integrate business applications with other systems and third-party tools.
• Evaluate new business applications and provide recommendations to management.
• Develop and generate dashboards and reports to support strategic and iterative business decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing, maintaining, and improving cloud-based financial applications such as NetSuite, Adaptive, Coupa, Procurify, Concur, Expensify, ADP, and Agiloft.
• Experience implementing, maintaining, and improving Enterprise applications such as HRIS, Electronic Lab Notebooks, DocuSign, and Legal contract management systems.
• Knowledge of validated systems and processes used for Regulatory compliance.
• Experience with reporting methodologies and business metrics.
• Project management experience or certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, Agile).
• Experience in system implementation, data migration, or process automation.