Associate Scientist, CAR-T Investigations & CAPA Lead

TechDigital Group; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Scientist/Engineer to lead investigations supporting CAR T operations. In this pivotal role, you will conduct thorough root cause investigations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Your expertise in technical writing and problem-solving will be essential in authoring investigation reports and identifying corrective actions. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the quality and effectiveness of biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to putting patients first and fostering a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering required, advanced degree preferred.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in a regulated environment needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations utilizing root cause analysis tools and CAPA processes.
• Collaborate with teams to propose effective corrective actions.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Technical Writing

Data Trending and Tracking

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

CAPA Process

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering

Advanced Degree in Biochemistry or Life Sciences

Tools

eQRMs

Statistical Analysis Software

Job description

Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Program Manager - PeopleSoft Financials & Procurement to lead complex enterprise-wide initiatives supporting financial and procurement business processes. This role will be responsible for driving strategic programs across the PeopleSoft Financials ecosystem, ensuring successful delivery of enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and business transformation initiatives.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in PeopleSoft Financials modules, strong program governance capabilities, and experience leading cross-functional teams in large-scale global environments.

Required Skills
Program & Delivery Management
• Program Management
• Portfolio & Release Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk & Issue Management
• Agile / Waterfall Delivery Methodologies
PeopleSoft Financials
• PeopleSoft Financials
• General Ledger (GL)
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Billing
• Purchasing
• Project Costing
• Customer Contracts
• eProcurement
Technical Skills
• PeopleTools Technology
• PeopleSoft Security
• SQL
• Database Management
• Performance Analysis & Troubleshooting

Key Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end delivery of PeopleSoft Financials and Procurement programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, budget, scope, and timelines.
• Manage enterprise initiatives across General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Purchasing, Project Costing, Customer Contracts, and eProcurement modules.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Accounting, and Technology stakeholders to define priorities, requirements, and solution roadmaps.
• Establish program governance, monitor milestones, manage dependencies, and provide executive-level reporting.
• Oversee implementation of system enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Drive testing strategies including functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Ensure data integrity, system stability, security compliance, and operational efficiency across the PeopleSoft platform.
• Manage program risks, issues, and change requests while implementing effective mitigation plans.
• Coordinate distributed teams operating in a hybrid environment and promote effective collaboration across business and technical functions.
• Optimize resource utilization and delivery execution across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial operations, procurement processes, and overall user experience.

Required Qualifications
• 10-14 years of Program Management experience within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Strong experience delivering programs involving PeopleSoft Financials and Procurement solutions.
• Hands-on knowledge of:
○ General Ledger (GL)
○ Accounts Payable (AP)
○ Accounts Receivable (AR)
○ Billing
○ Purchasing
○ Project Costing
○ Customer Contracts
○ eProcurement
• Expertise with PeopleTools, PeopleSoft Security, SQL, and database concepts.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of finance, accounting, and procurement business processes.
• Experience creating executive dashboards, status reports, project plans, and governance frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in global, matrixed, and hybrid work environments.

Preferred Qualifications
• PMP Certification
• PgMP Certification
• PeopleSoft Financials Implementation Certification
• Experience managing ERP transformation or modernization programs