Manager, Bioanalytical Systems & Digital Enablement

For over 40 years, Celerion has stood the forefront of global bioanalytical contract research, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech innovators to bring new therapies to patients faster. Our growing Fehraltorf/Zurich site it at the hear of that mission.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Manager, Bioanalytical Systems & Digital Enablement is responsible for coordinating global strategy, governance, and administration of bioanalytical laboratory systems and supporting digital platforms in close partnership with stakeholders.

This role combines strategic coordination with hands-on operational execution, ensuring that global laboratory systems ( , LIMS, ELN, instrument integration) and operational tools are effectively implemented, utilized, compliant, and continuously optimized.

Operating at the intersection of science, operations, and IT, this role:

• Facilitates development and execution of a globally aligned system strategy in collaboration with local stakeholders
• Acts as a hands-on system owner and administrator, supporting day-to-day operations
• Facilitates alignment between US and Switzerland laboratories through partnership and shared decision-making
• Works closely with IT, Operations, QA, site teams and other functions to deliver integrated and practical solutions

The position serves as both a global coordinator and working leader, accountable for enabling system performance, supporting project delivery, and day-to-day operational support, while ensuring that key decisions are made collaboratively with relevant stakeholders.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for staff management in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; development and coaching of employees

Strategy, Governance, and Execution

• Co-develop the global roadmap for bioanalytical systems and digital platforms with input from site stakeholders and functional partners
• Establish governance that incorporate local requirements and stakeholder input while promoting standardization, scalability, and compliance across all sites
• Act as both program lead and execution resource, facilitating alignment and consensus across stakeholders.
• Lead global implementations, upgrades, and migrations with active personal involvement where required and in collaboration with site teams
• Interface with Celerion support teams and site representatives on implementation and utilization of business systems
• Support development and coordination of AI initiatives in partnership with operations and site stakeholders

Hands-On System Administration & Support

• Directly administer and maintain laboratory systems (LIMS, ELN, CDS, and related platforms) as needed, in alignment with site requirements and governance processes
• Manage user access, roles, and permissions in compliance with data integrity requirements and site leadership
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and resolve support tickets, coordinating with local users and support teams
• Support and/or perform system configuration, upgrades, patching, and integrations, ensuring stakeholder awareness and input where relevant Oversee and contribute to instrument integration and data flow between lab systems, working closely with site teams
• Maintain system documentation and support audit and inspection readiness

Integration & Data Flow

• Ensure end-to-end data flow and visibility across the bioanalytical lifecycle in collaboration with system owners and site stakeholders
• Drive integration across systems and platforms, balancing global standards with local operational needs
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and efficiency gains in partnership with users and functional teams

Collaboration & Cross-Site Alignment

• Facilitate strong alignment between US and Switzerland laboratories through active stakeholder engagement and shared decision-making
• Act as a key connector between IT, Bioanalytical Operations, QA, and other departments
• Drive global consistency while incorporating local input and constraints
• Facilitate communication, prioritization, and execution across regions and functions, ensuring transparency in decision processes

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

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