Senior Manager - Software Development Engineering

Amgen Inc. (IR); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Hyderabad is seeking a Senior Manager Software Development Engineering to lead a team focused on the development of electronic lab notebook solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of compliance within the biotechnology field. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience with Master's degree or 10-16 years with Bachelor's.
• Experience managing large, globally dispersed teams.
• Experience in compliance with GxP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software development engineers and product owners.
• Oversee design and development of lab notebook applications.
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Technical Product Owner experience

Software development lifecycle knowledge

Agile methodologies

Integration standards (SOAP, REST)

Database management with SQL RDBMS

Leadership skills

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or IT

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or IT

Tools

Java

Python

SQL

C#

Job description

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role as Senior Manager Software Development Engineering, you will lead a dynamic team of technical product owners, software development engineers, test/validation engineers responsible for the design, development, management, and optimization of Amgen Operation’s Electronic Lab Notebook and Instrument Data Acquisition Platform. You will also be the reporting manager for this team and will be responsible for the coaching and development of these resources.The ideal candidate will have a consistent track record of leadership in technology-driven environments with a passion for fostering innovation and excellence in the biotechnology industry. The role requires strong expertise in ELN Applications, Enterprise Application Integration, end-to-end data and process harmonization, as well as handling the seamless integration of Lab Instrument data to various enterprise business applications. This individual will manage key vendors and partner with stakeholders orchestrating the implementation of solutions that enable next generation lab processes including simulations, machine learning and knowledge management.They should also have experience leading and effectively working with large, diverse and globally dispersed teams within a matrixed organization. Extensive collaboration with global cross functional teams is required to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the end-to-end software development lifecycle, technical product ownership, business analysis, be a Scaled Agile practitioner, coupled with leadership and transformation experience. This role demands the ability to drive and deliver against key organizational critical initiatives, develop a collaborative environment, and deliver high-quality results in a matrixed organizational structure.Roles & Responsibilities: Ensure overall organizational compliance with quality and GxP in technology services, monitor emerging technologies and trends for platform growth, and ensure ongoing alignment with strategy, compliance, and regulatory requirements.Basic Qualifications: Master’s degree with 8 - 12 years of experience in Engineering, IT or related field OR Bachelor’s degree with 10 - 16 years of experience in Engineering, IT or related field ORFunctional Skills: **Must-Have Skills:** Background as a Technical Product Owner (TPO), people manager, and business analyst, ensuring the ability to oversee and guide a team to translate business needs into definition and delivery of technical solutions, guiding development teams, prioritizing features, and ultimate delivery and management of the digital products.Extensive experience designing, configuring and coding software including custom development and commercial software packages using APIs, while working within an Agile Environment and contributing to ceremoniesExperience with integration standards, including Web Services, SOAP, REST Experience with development languages such as Java, Python, Pipeline Pilot, C# a plus Ability to learn new software, troubleshoot and display critical thinking techniques within improvements Strong database management experience with SQL RDBMS and SPARQL; working with Big Data integration and Analytics a plus Experience integrating solutions with ERP, and MES platforms is a plus Proven experience and involvement in Enterprise Projects targeted for process reliability of manufacturing and product life cycle as well as streamlining end-to-end data flow and agile execution of critical operational workflows. Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead large matrixed teams. In addition, demonstrated experience in leading and developing a hard-working team of technology professionals, building a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team to deliver powerful solutions and platform improvements.Experience in implementing a strategic roadmap and driving transformation initiatives using Scaled Agile methodology.Strong skills in collaborating and communicating with cross-functional teams, business collaborators, and executives to ensure alignment of platform initiatives with business outcomes, handling expectations, and ensuring successful delivery of projects. **Good-to-Have Skills:** At least 5 – 8 years of domain knowledge in health and/or life sciences combined with Information Technology Understanding and applied experience in Lab Informatics and cross functional data harmonization Up-to-date knowledge of vendor’s software strategy, information of available competing solutions and the ability to translate these to the changing business environment in PD such that we can continually maximize software investments. Experience managing a globally distributed enterprise application platform Leadership experience within a highly regulated pharmaceutical or technology organization, with the ability to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standard methodologies for GxP software validation.Experience directing solution design, business processes redesign and software implementation in a drug development lab / commercialization environment Strong analytic/critical-thinking and decision-making abilities. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Extensive experience in the software development lifecycle. Experience using and adoption of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Experience handling vendor relationships and working with external partners or consultants to ensure optimal performance, support, and development of digital products.Soft Skills: Excellent leadership and team management skills.Strong transformation and change management experience. Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams. Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully. Strong presentation and public speaking skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills.