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Edwards Lifesciences

Senior IT Application Architect, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Edwards Lifesciences, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Edwards Lifesciences Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards Lifesciences, we’re dedicated to developing ground-breaking technologies with a genuine impact on patients’ lives. As part of our IT team, your expertise and commitment will help facilitate our patient-focused mission by developing and enhancing technological solutions. The IT Senior Application Architect, LIMS, will serve as the technical owner of our enterprise Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) reporting to the Director, IT Business Partner of Global Quality and Lab Technologies. You will be a key member of a global quality technical transformation team implementing and guiding the technical evolution and optimization of LIMS across a global organization. How you’ll make an impact

Design and implement LIMS technical solutions to meet business requirements. Oversee all technical delivery for LIMS and assume technical ownership of the system. Define and implement IT LIMS standards, ensuring alignment with global IT and industry best practices for software development and system implementation. Manage the technical platform roadmap, including regular platform updates and prompt resolution of IT security vulnerabilities within established SLAs. Advocate for remediation of technical debt and continuous system improvements to drive business growth and development. Partner with business leaders to understand organizational needs and assess implementation complexity for both in-house and project-funded initiatives. Act as a steward for LIMS integrity, making informed recommendations to minimize unnecessary customization and preserve system purpose. Execute a shift-left strategy for support and maintenance, transferring Level 2 (L2) support to the global team while retaining Level 3 (L3) support, problem management, and change management within the transformation team. What you'll need (Required)

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Natural Sciences & Mathematics or a related discipline A minimum of ten years experience in IT A professional certification (e.g. TOGAF, COBIT, ITIL, OCP, CDMP, etc.) in related disciplines and architecture frameworks What else we look for (Preferred)

Hands-on experience designing, configuring, implementing, and maintaining enterprise LIMS with a preference toward direct experience with LabWare and LabVantage Experience working with 21 CFR part 11 Experience in a regulated environment with strong understanding of GxP concepts and regulatory compliance in a pharmaceutical/medical device setting Experience with commercial off the shelf applications and understanding of master data in a scalable enterprise solution Experience writing and executing validation deliverables (IQ/OQ/SDD) in the SDLC for validated, regulated applications Strong background in server-client and/or web-hosted application architecture, integrations to applications and equipment; preference for lab instruments and enterprise systems (ERP, MES) Experience with server administration to support an enterprise application Experience with SQL and relational databases Experience with remote desktop and other web hosting platforms Experience with application vendors and 3rd party consulting companies on technology implementations Comfortable communicating and presenting ideas to senior leadership Experience in a global, matrix, team-oriented IT environment High energy, self-motivation, and a results-driven mindset with a desire to learn new technologies If you are passionate about advancing laboratory information management and want to make a significant impact on business and IT transformation, we invite you to apply. Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities. COVID Vaccination Requirement: All patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination, unless exempted for medical or religious reasons or prohibited by law. Employment details

Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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