Consultant (Software) - Life Sciences, Biotech, Pharmaceutical

Consultant (Software) - Life Sciences, Biotech, Pharmaceutical

This award winning, very successful software house is looking for a confident and outgoing individual to support its customers in the implementation, configuration and training of its scientific software solutions.

Responsibilities include being involved in early discussions with the customer to understand their business objectives and technical requirements, through working with the customer to explain the company's solution and its fit to their needs, into the definition, execution and successful deployment of a solution at the customer site. Deployment activities include installation, database administration, upgrades, project control, system configuration, integration, presentations, delivering user training and post-delivery support.

Essential skills:

• Domain knowledge in one or more of the following: Analytical development and QC; Small molecule and biological formulations; Biopharmaceutical, bioprocess in development - manufacturing; Food and beverage, consumables; Enterprise software deployment, inventory management, LIMS, GxP and validation.
• At least three years' industry experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech/healthcare or similar company (eg as a scientist, senior scientist, group leader, integration specialist or consultant).
• BSc/MSc or PhD in the Life Sciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Bioinformatics, Cheminformatics etc.) or Engineering.
• Experience of being responsible for, or a key player in, project delivery.
• A real enthusiasm for helping customers get the best out of their IT, which improves business and scientific productivity of R&D organisations.
• Outstanding communication, presentation and organisational skills.
• A good level of IT literacy.

Any of the following are desirable:

• A power/super user of electronic laboratory notebooks, LIMS, lab execution systems, chromatography data systems or other enterprise document and data management systems.
• Oracle knowledge.
• Knowledge/experience of working within a GxP/21CFRP part 11 compliant environment.
• Customer facing skills.

This is a valuable opportunity to join a dynamic software house at the forefront of data management solutions. An attractive and relaxed working environment, a highly competitive remuneration/benefits package and career progression are on offer. This role requires some international travel.