IT Quality Manager

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is Novartis' global research organization and is committed to discovering innovative medicines that cure disease and improve human health. By conducting more relevant and predictable drug discovery that can yield new and better medicines for patients, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is redefining drug discovery in the post-genomic era. Over the past four years, Novartis Pharmaceuticals has had the greatest number of new molecular entities approved by the US FDA. With its broad focus on diseases for which there is a need for better medical therapies, and with over 3,000 talented, dedicated research scientists worldwide, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is well-positioned to ensure Novartis maintains its strong pipeline and highly successful track record in new drug discovery. Novartis Institutes has sites in Cambridge, Massachusetts (headquarters); Basel, Switzerland; Horsham, UK; East Hanover, NJ; and Emeryville, California. Novartis Institutes' Cambridge facilities encompass 950,000 square feet of laboratory and office space. Research in cardiovascular disease, oncology, infectious disease, diabetes, ophthalmology and muscle disease is headquartered in Cambridge. In addition, Cambridge is home to the following platform technologies: Global Discovery Chemistry, Functional Genomics, Developmental & Molecular Pathways, and Models of Disease Center.In order to attract and develop an exceptionally talented and committed staff, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research offers an innovative and comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, insurance, savings, retirement, and work/life benefits.At the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research Inc, our mission is to discover innovative medicines that treat disease and human health. The best and brightest scientists need cutting-edge, state-of-the-art computing systems. We're building an IT organization to deliver just that, How can you help?Job MissionThis role will be part of the global Compliance & Governance team of NIBR IT. Key responsibilities will include supporting the global IT teams in providing high quality and professional IT solutions for the Novartis Research organization. This role will also impart guidance and support in all areas of quality management, compliance to the global Novartis global IT control framework and information & IT security. The main duties of this position are:- Providing guidance and support in establishing process documentation in adherence to our Quality system and helping in process improvement and simplification wherever possible.- Assure compliance to Novartis control framework finding ways keeping the flexibility of our IT organization.- Create and maintain working procedures and guidelines for IT-service operations. - Supporting the Infrastructure and IS teams in Information Security related issues and performing risk assessments in collaboration with our ISEC and QA organization.- As part of the global Compliance & Governance team maintain and further develop our Quality framework for improvement, simplification and ease of use.- Support and drive the implementation of an IT Risk management framework.- Act as the Disaster recovery and business continuation coordinator to assure DR testing, evaluating test results and maintenance of documentation.- Driving projects related to quality management and compliance like e.g.: further improvement of disaster recovery planning, Implementation of an IT Risk management framework and rolling out new version of the Novartis control framework.About NITASWe are in a new era of IT for scientific research. Scientific advances are challenging all aspects of computing, from data analysis to global collaboration. NIBR is making a strategic investment into IT capabilities and is positioning itself to deliver the systems and services that are critical to the future of drug discovery. The IT organization is seeking senior leadership, skilled designers, and energetic developers who share our vision that science serves a greater purpose in improving human health.About NIBRThere is no greater privilege than to work towards bettering human health, and no more exciting arena in which to do so than through discovery of new medicines." -- Mark C. Fishman, President, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical ResearchAt Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR), the global research organization of Novartis, we are committed to discovering innovative medicines to cure disease and improve human health. This is today's frontier of science.New medicines do not appear overnight. Although Novartis has had more new medicines approved in recent years than other companies, we are not complacent. With nearly 4000 talented, dedicated research scientists around the world, we are committed to leveraging knowledge we gain from our own innovative research, as well as discoveries made by our collaborations with leading academic institutions and biotechnology companies.At Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, our culture of science is open, entrepreneurial, and collegial, unwilling to accept barriers or conventional wisdom. By hiring the best academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical trained scientists, we have fostered an atmosphere for drug discovery where innovation is rewarded. We have created a dynamic and flexible culture that values and leverages each associate's diverse background, unique style and wealth of experience. It is ultimately the talent of the individual that determines the project's success, while our state-of-the-art technologies and resources enable these ideas to be realized.QualificationsRelevant degree in Information technologies. A minimum of 5 years job proficiency in large IT environment with at least 2 years experience of working as Quality or Project manager- preferred in pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies. Sound knowledge in a process framework like ITIL, ISO standards, a control framework like COBIT or equivalent are required. Good project management skills and experience in project management methodologies. Experience in implementation and/or maintenance of quality standards.Knowledge and experience about Information and/or IT security are appreciated. Excellent skills in working conceptual and process oriented. Good communication skills.Experience in working in global organizations and teams.Background about computerized system validation and 21CFR Part 11 would be a benefit Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds. M/F/D/V Job ID: 42728BR