Director, Business Applications

BioSpace; South Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Medical insurance

401K with match

Paid Volunteer Time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Director of Business Applications to oversee the company’s ERP systems. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of hands-on JDE experience in a regulated environment, a strong project management background, and the ability to inspire teams. This position requires a hybrid work arrangement, with candidates working primarily at the NJ office. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 8 years of hands-on functional JDE system experience including configuration and integration.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment such as pharmaceuticals.
• Ability to manage large-scale, multi-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with end users to define business requirements.
• Leads project management of all system changes.
• Provides orientation and training to end users.

Skills

JDE system experience

Project Management

Software Development Lifecycle

Influencing without direct authority

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JD Edwards

ERP systems

Job description

Tris Pharma, Inc. (www.trispharma.com) is a leading privately-owned U.S. biopharmaceutical company with a focus on development and commercialization of innovative medicines in ADHD, spectrum disorders, anxiety, pain and addiction addressing unmet patient needs. We have >150 US and International patents and market several branded ADHD products in the U.S. We also license our products in the US and ex-US markets. We have a robust pipeline of innovative products spanning neuroscience and other therapeutic categories employing our proprietary science and technology.

Our science and technology make us unique, but our team members set us apart; they are the engine fueling Tris’ passion and innovation. Our colleagues understand the criticality of operating a successful business and take pride in the company’s success. Equally importance to each team member is how we interact with one another on a daily basis. We believe in each other and in respectful, open and honest communications to help support individual and team success.

We have an opening in our Monmouth Junction, NJ office for an experienced Director, Business Applications to join our IT Team.

This position is responsible for oversight of a full range of activities associated with the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems currently comprised of JD Edwards (JDE) Enterprise One, DSI MEP (Data System International’s Mobile Enterprise Platform) and other related solutions. The incumbent is involved in all planning, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and support of solutions. She/he also serves as primary escalation point for all ERP business applications and is responsible for issue/problem resolution, maintenance and enhancement requests and on-time delivery of high-quality solutions.

The incumbent also provides operational and strategic support and direction to a team of IT employees and consultants working with the ERP systems.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with end users to define and understand business requirements and translates and documents them into feasible and testable technical, configuration, and design specifications; Collaborates cross functionally with team members, developers, vendors, and systems owners in the planning, design, development, testing and deployment of new applications and enhancements to existing applications
• Oversees and leads project management of all system changes including, but not limited to: accurately predicting cost and time required to complete development tasks and anticipating changes to specifications or schedules, as needed while complying with the Management of Change (MOC) process
• Maintains validated state of compliance for systems and applications as stipulated by their current documentation
• Coordinates user acceptance tests and other required validation documentation for modified and new systems
• Ensures effective interoperability of services and technologies and assures solution design alignment within company and regulatory standards, policies and procedures
• Administers JDE by maintaining user accounts, security, E1 pages, etc.
• Monitors/resolves application issues by working with internal resources, vendors and consultants
• Provides orientation and training to end users for relevant systems, as needed
• Works with all IT personnel to ensure system architecture consistency; assists in development of vision and strategy for the expansion of the application portfolio
• Manages, coaches and mentors a small team of Business Analysts

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Bachelors degree and minimum 8 years hands on functional JDE system experience including configuration, integration, and system support experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other highly regulated environment in positions of increasing leadership and technical responsibility REQUIRED
• Hands on, working knowledge of ERP manufacturing, finance and supply chain processes REQUIRED
• Progressive Project Management IT experience - managing and/or directing large scale, multi-functional projects REQUIRED
• Excellent understanding of software development life cycle practices REQUIRED
• Ability to influence without direct authority REQUIRED
• Hands on, working knowledge of Serialization and Quality Management Systems PREFERRED
• People management experience PREFERRED
• DSI MEP knowledge and experience PREFERRED

Work Arrangements

We are a HYBRID work environment requiring local candidates to be able to work majority of week in our NJ office.

Anticipated salary range

$220 to $255K/yr. Base salary offered is contingent on assessment of candidate’s education and experience level relative to requirements of the position and a review of related industry standards and internal equity.

Additional benefits

In addition to base salary, full-time employees are also eligible for incentives, including, but not limited to: bonus eligible, medical, dental, vision, Rx insurance, 401K with match, life insurance, paid Company Holidays, PTO, Paid Volunteer Time and Employee Resource Groups.

Tris Pharma, Inc. offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. To build and enhance our diverse workforce, we encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, LGBTQ, etc. Tris Pharma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.