Lonza
life sciences
ITSystemOwnerforgLIMS(LabVantageLIMS)
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“IT System Owner for gLIMS (LabVantage LIMS) at Lonza. Skills: LabVantage LIMS, System Ownership, GxP, Lifecycle Management. Act as System Owner for gLIMS. Ensure system capacity and capability delivery”
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem-solving abilities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, 8+ years of IT experience with laboratory applications (LIMS, LES, ELN), Experience with LabVantage LIMS configuration, Experience with LabVantage LIMS interface development, understanding of GxP, data integrity, and computer system validation requirements, Knowledge of laboratory operations, ITIL knowledge, analytical and problem-solving abilities, Effective communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment, Business fluent in English, stakeholder management and collaboration skills
Nice to Have
Experience with MES, Experience with SAP
What You'll Do.
Act as System Owner for gLIMS
Ensure system capacity and capability delivery
Monitor system performance
Implement maintenance measures
Conduct configuration management
and approve documentation
and support periodic reviews
Establish and implement disaster recovery plans
Serve as technical point of contact during audits
Ensure changes are managed per procedures
Maintain up-to-date documentation
Partner with Process Owners and Data Owners
Coordinate technical activities with business needs
Work closely with vendors and IT/OT teams
Ensure adherence to service management processes
Define and maintain strategic roadmap for gLIMS
Ensure platform scalability
Provide leadership for GIMS upgrades and integrations
Manage vendor relationships
Responsible for approved authorization concept
Review and approve privileged access permissions
Ensure cybersecurity concerns are addressed
and support user access reviews
Act as escalation point for major outages
Liaise with parties to resolve incidents
Ensure external suppliers deliver on expectations
Ensure technical capacity scales appropriately
Build relationships with stakeholders
Provide coaching and guidance to experts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Process Owners, Data Owners, and external suppliers; Coordinate technical activities with Process and Data Owners; Work closely with vendors and IT/OT teams; Build relationships with IT and business stakeholders across global sites; Provide coaching and guidance to internal and external experts
Communication Scope
Effective communication; interpersonal skills; Business fluent in English; stakeholder management
Process & Methodology
Project Oversight, Program Oversight, Manage vendor relationships
Full Job Description
**IT System Owner – gLIMS (LabVantage LIMS)** **Location:** Hyderabad, India – (Internal Vacancy for - Spain and Switzerland) **Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences.** We design and deliver solutions that enable scientists to accelerate innovation and improve health outcomes. We are seeking an IT System Owner for gLIMS (LabVantage LIMS), a key role within our Laboratory Management IT landscape. This position is responsible for the full lifecycle management of the gLIMS Laboratory Information Management System, a business‑critical GxP system that supports digital laboratory workflows and operational efficiency across Lonza’s global quality control laboratories. **Key Responsibilities** **System Ownership & Technical Availability** * Act as the System Owner for gLIMS, responsible for technical availability and lifecycle management. * Ensure delivery of system capacity and capability to meet end‑user needs. * Monitor system performance and implement maintenance measures. * Conduct configuration management and ensure procedures for system maintenance are defined and followed. * Create, review, and approve key documentation as defined by plans and procedures. * Plan, manage, and support periodic reviews (e.g., user access reviews). * Establish and implement disaster recovery plans, ensuring regular review and testing. * Serve as the technical point of contact during audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews. * Ensure changes are managed in accordance with applicable procedures. * Maintain up‑to‑date documentation. **Business Partnering & Collaboration** * Partner with Process Owners, Data Owners, and external suppliers to ensure system support, licensing, and scalability. * Coordinate technical activities with Process and Data Owners to align with business needs. * Work closely with vendors and IT/OT teams to define support models and service level requirements. * Ensure adherence to standard service management processes. **Technology Strategy & Roadmap** *
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