Empower Master Data Analyst

MSD; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is seeking an Empower Master Data Analyst to design, configure, and maintain Empower CDS templates ensuring alignment with approved analytical method requirements and global data standards. The role oversees master data management, custom fields, report methods, view filters, and SDLC-compliant changes across sites.

You will translate method requirements into Empower configurations, prepare assessments, and manage changes through the system lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands-on Empower experience, preferably Empower 3 FR5 or higher, in a regulated environment.
• Experience developing Empower Custom Fields and Reporting Methods for lab testing.
• Configuring and maintaining Empower configurations including Instrument Methods, Processing Methods, Sample Set Methods, View Filters, Custom Fields, and Report Methods.
• Experience supporting Empower integration with external lab systems such as LabWare.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Empower templates, master data, and configurations.
• Translate test method requirements into Empower technical configurations.
• Prepare technical assessments and document changes in change control systems.
• Manage Empower changes through lifecycle processes with proper documentation and traceability.
• Develop and execute test scripts and validation protocols for Empower configurations.
• Collaborate with global teams to confirm requirements, design, testing, and implementation readiness.
• Provide technical support for LIMS Empower interfaces and digital method builds.

Skills

Empower configuration

Custom Fields

Reporting Methods

View Filters

LabWare integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Empower 3 FR5

Job description

The Empower Master Data Analyst is responsible for thedesign, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of global method templates within the Empower Chromatography Data System (CDS), ensuring that templates accurately reflect approved analytical method requirements and comply with global procedures, established data standards, and SDLC requirements. The role is responsible forEmpower Master Data Management, including the creation and maintenance of Custom Fields, Report Methods, View Filters, and other associated Empower methods and configurations required to support standardized laboratory testing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for Empower Master Data Management, including the creation, configuration, maintenance, and updateof Custom Fields, Report Methods, View Filters, and other associated Empower methods.
• Analyze test method requirements and translate them into appropriateEmpower technical requirement for configuration.
• Prepare technical assessments for proposed Empower changes, develop detailed system requirements, and document changes within applicable site or global change control systems.
• Manage assigned Empower changes through the applicablechange control and system lifecycle processes, ensuring appropriate documentation, traceability, and compliance.
• Execute technical configuration and master data changes based on approved requirements and technical assessments.
• Review and assess Empower configurations to ensure they are aligned with approved requirements, established design principles, and global data standards.
• Support the development and maintenance of standardized Empower configurations and drivemaster data standardization and process harmonization across sites.
• Perform second-person reviews of Empower configurations, change control documentation, requirements, and supporting source documentation to ensureaccuracy, completeness, data integrity, and compliance.
• Provide technical support and guidance forLIMS Empower interfaces and Digital Method builds, including troubleshooting and assessment of configuration or integration-related issues.
• Develop and execute test scripts and validation protocols supporting Empower configuration and system changes.
• Collaborate with site and global teams to confirm requirements, technical design, configuration, testing, and implementation readiness.
• Partner with site Empower analysts, Global Empower teams, laboratory users, validation teams, and other technical support functions, including LIMS and laboratory instrumentation teams, to deliver solutions in a timely and compliant manner.
• Investigate and support resolution of Empower-related technical issues, configuration discrepancies, and master data challenges.
• Effectively manage multiple assignments and priorities to meet committed implementation dates.
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders through responsive communication, technical expertise, and consistent delivery.
• Work independently within defined objectives while proactively identifying and resolving technical or delivery challenges.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher inComputer Science, Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific or technical field; or equivalent relevant experience.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of4 years of hands-on Empower experience, preferably Empower 3 FR5 or higher, within a pharmaceutical or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience developing Empower Custom Fields and Reporting Method to support laboratory testing like Assay, Dissolution, and Content Uniformity.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience configuring and maintaining of Empower configuration, includingInstrument Methods, Processing Methods, Sample Set Methods, View Filters, Custom Fields, and Report Methods.
• Experience supporting integration between Empower and external laboratory systems such as LabWare