Principal Systems Analyst

Curium Pharma; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Curium Pharma seeks a seasoned IT professional to support manufacturing-related systems, ensuring reliable, compliant and efficient operations. The role collaborates with Manufacturing Operations and third parties to optimize ERP and related technologies.

The ideal candidate has deep MAPICS/Infor XA experience, GMP/validation knowledge, and strong analytics to translate business needs into effective IT solutions within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Ten years of information systems experience with MAPICS or Infor XA.
• Experience with GMP and Validation requirements.
• Experience with IBM i, RPG ILE, CL, SQL.
• Strong systems analytics and ability to manage multiple bolt-ons.
• Translate business requirements into functional IT solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Experience with manufacturing operations and ERP systems (Infor XA/MAPICS).
• Knowledge of best practices in systems development.

Responsibilities

• Provide business/technical IT support for manufacturing operations systems.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations to ensure reliable, efficient systems.
• Develop and manage third-party service levels and SLAs.
• Work with ERP systems in regulated environments.
• Apply SDLC methods (waterfall and agile) and drive system improvements.
• Engage in cross-functional meetings and planning within I/S.

Skills

MAPICS/Infor XA

GMP/Validation

IBM i

RPG ILE

SQL

Systems analytics

Requirements gathering

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor or technical IT degree

Tools

MAPICS

Infor XA

IBM i

RPG ILE

CL

SQL

Job description

The job is a business/technical position in information technology that will work closely with members of Manufacturing Operations to insure reliable, effective and efficient operations of all business manufacturing-related systems. This includes all systems such as receiving, inspection, production orders, label printing, shipping, distribution, compliance reporting, etc.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Job description

Summary of Position

The job is a business/technical position in information technology that will work closely with members of Manufacturing Operations to insure reliable, effective and efficient operations of all business manufacturing-related systems. This includes all systems such as receiving, inspection, production orders, label printing, shipping, distribution, compliance reporting, etc.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Essential Functions

• Strong system analysis capability derived from software development experiences
• Business acumen and the ability develop and manage third parties to service level agreements
• Experience working with manufacturing / ERP systems in a regulated industry
• Capable of working with the business to develop system rationalization and optimization strategies
• Experience working in a global I.T. team environment
• Experience working with Systems Development Life Cycle methods (water fall & agile)
• Participates in staff meetings and team meetings as required.
• Develops understanding of general industry usage of supported technologies.
• Develops basic understanding of business processes and business dependencies on supported technologies.
• Develops relationships within I/S and with supported customers to improve collaboration and teamwork necessary to accomplish organizational objectives.
• Participates in a development planning process where employee career goals are defined & understood and development activities are incorporated into the employee objectives.
• Must maintain operational compliance with US and international regulatory agencies and guidelines (i.e. FDA, DEA, EU, HC, TGA, PIC/S, ISO, USP, NRC, cGMP, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree or Technical School degree in Information Technology, Business or related degree program; work experience in lieu of degree acceptable
• Ten years of information systems experience with a demonstrated capability in utilizing MAPICS or Infor XA is required
• Experience with GMP and Validation requirements is required
• Experience with IBM i, RPG ILE , CL, SQL is required
• Strong systems analytics with the ability to manage large number of bolt-ons is required
• Ability to work independently to gather, process and document business requirements and translate into functional solutions that meet the business requirements
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and balance priorities effectively
• Strong interpersonal Skills with the ability to collaborate with members of the business and third party support personnel to develop system requirements and resolve system issues
• Strong hands-on analysis and problem solving experience preferably with manufacturing operations and / or ERP systems (preferably Infor XA/MAPICS) is required.
• Knowledge of best practices in systems development is required

Working Conditions

• Willingness to work in plant producing radioactive materials and requiring all employees to participate in safety programs designed to minimize potential and/or actual exposure levels.
• Responsibilities include the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, must be able to physically negotiate stairs and evacuation ladders with or without accommodation, wear and operate safety equipment, enter vessels, and inspect equipment.
• Material handling devices (e.g., hand truck, fork truck, and conveyors) are used when possible, however, use of proper lifting and movement techniques is necessary to prevent injury.
• Must be willing to wear a variety of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hearing protection as needed.
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of 8+ hours a day while performing duties.
• Must possess good hand-eye coordination; close attention to detail is required.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to mechanical/moving parts, hazards including corrosive, flammable and toxic material, dust, dirt, odors, and irritants.
• Willingness to complete safety training within allotted timeframes, and work in a team-based environment.
• Must be able to work outside of regular work hours, including off shift, weekend, and holiday work as business needs require.