Specialist, IT – GxP Technical Support

Rocket Pharma; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Global shutdown days

Job summary

Rocket Pharma is seeking a motivated Specialist, IT – GxP Technical Support to deliver frontline helpdesk support for GxP-regulated systems and critical IT environments. You will troubleshoot incidents, manage access, and document work under approved procedures to keep systems secure and compliant.

You will collaborate with QA, CSV, Infrastructure, and vendors to ensure audit readiness and ongoing regulatory compliance, while maintaining excellent service for end users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• 1–3 years of IT systems support in a regulated environment (pharma/biotech/medical device).
• Experience with GxP-regulated applications, systems, equipment, or processes.
• Strong experience with Windows/macOS/M365 and enterprise endpoint tech.
• Knowledge of change, incident, deviation, and CAPA processes in regulated settings.
• Experience supporting laboratory or manufacturing systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1+ support for GxP and non-GxP systems, endpoints, and access issues.
• Troubleshoot incidents affecting GxP-regulated applications and infrastructure.
• Manage incidents in ServiceNow with proper documentation and SLAs.
• Perform user provisioning/deprovisioning and access modifications per procedures.
• Support identity platforms including Okta, AD, and Entra ID (SSO/MFA).
• Assist onboarding/offboarding and maintain audit trails and approvals.
• Support Windows, macOS, M365, and endpoint management in regulated environments.
• Escalate incidents to QA, CSV, Infrastructure, Security, System Owners or vendors as needed.
• Maintain IT asset inventories and lifecycle documentation.
• Create/update SOPs and knowledge base articles; support audits with required records.

Skills

GxP IT support

Windows 10/11

macOS

SSO & MFA

Okta / AD / Entra ID

ServiceNow & incident mgmt

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/CS/Engineering or Life Sciences

Tools

Okta

Active Directory

Microsoft Entra ID

ServiceNow

Job description

Overview

Create a future where DNA is no longer destiny. Join Rocket Pharma.

Rocket Pharma is a fully integrated, late-stage biotechnology company advancing gene therapies with curative potential for patients with rare and life-threatening diseases. We are a team of creative, compassionate, and driven individuals united by a profound mission of seeking gene therapy cures. Rocket places tremendous value on our people and fosters a collaborative environment where bold ideas thrive and every team member makes a meaningful impact. Our core values guide everything we do: we trust one another, show generosity toward patients, embrace curiosity, and strive to elevate science. Team members receive a competitive total rewards package, including equity participation, 401(k) matching, and excellent health benefits.

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Specialist, IT – GxP Technical Support to provide first level helpdesk support for GxP-regulated and business-critical systems. This role supports end users while helping maintain a secure, compliant, and audit-ready IT environment.

The Specialist, IT – GxP Technical Support is responsible for troubleshooting incidents, fulfilling service requests, supporting identity and access management, and documenting work in accordance with approved procedures, change control requirements, validation expectations, and applicable regulatory standards. The position works closely with Quality Assurance (QA), Computer System Validation (CSV), Infrastructure, Security, Business System Owners, and vendors to ensure that regulated systems remain secure, compliant, and operational.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1+ support for GxP and non-GxP systems, endpoint devices, business applications, and user access issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents affecting GxP-regulated applications, laboratory systems, quality systems, manufacturing systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• Manage incidents and service requests through ServiceNow, ensuring accurate documentation, classification, prioritization, escalation, and closure in accordance with SLAs and GxP procedures.
• Perform user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access modifications for GxP systems in accordance with approved access management procedures and segregation of duties expectations.
• Support Identity and Access Management platforms including Okta, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra ID, including SSO and MFA troubleshooting.
• Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and role changes while ensuring appropriate approvals and audit trail documentation are maintained.
• Support Windows, macOS, mobile devices, Microsoft 365, and endpoint management platforms within regulated and non-regulated environments.
• Escalate GxP incidents to QA, CSV, Infrastructure, Security, System Owners, or vendors as required based on severity, risk, and potential regulatory impact.
• Maintain accurate IT asset inventory records and lifecycle documentation for regulated systems and endpoints.
• Create, update, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, knowledge base articles, and controlled support documentation.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, evidence, ticket history, and system support records as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• 1-3 years of experience supporting IT systems within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated environment.
• Experience supporting GxP-regulated applications, systems, equipment, or processes.
• Experience supporting Windows 10/11, macOS, Microsoft 365, and enterprise endpoint technologies.
• Experience with user lifecycle management, access provisioning, SSO, MFA, and identity platforms such as Okta, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Understanding of change management, incident management, deviation management, and CAPA processes within regulated environments.
• Experience supporting laboratory instruments, manufacturing systems, quality systems, or validated software applications is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical users.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy, documentation quality, and compliance.
• Strong customer service orientation with a focus on responsiveness, professionalism, and clear communication.
• Ownership and accountability for tickets, tasks, and issues through complete resolution.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outside of standard business hours on an occasional basis to support GxP activities, system implementations, upgrades, maintenance activities, audits, inspections, and critical issue resolution.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull equipment and materials weighing up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety, security, and GxP requirements while working in regulated environments
• Ability to work in both office and regulated laboratory, manufacturing, and data center environments.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $54,000 to $72,000.

At Rocket, our compensation philosophy and ranges are built upon data and insights collected from validated world-class providers. We are committed to compensating employees equitably based on several factors, including responsibilities and level of the position, depth and types of the employee’s experience, location of the position and availability of similar talent in a competitive market.

For U.S.-based candidates, this is an at-will position, and Rocket reserves the right to adjust the range at hire or during the year due to market shifts.

In addition to base salary, Rocket offers a competitive total rewards package that may include bonuses (short-term incentives), medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with company match and generous vesting, paid vacation and holidays, global shutdown days between Christmas and New Year's, and a variety of wellness resources and employee support programs. Also, certain positions are eligible for added forms of compensation, such equity awards (long-term incentives).

EEO Statement

A diverse workforce fosters innovation and strengthens Rocket's business. We ensure equal opportunity without discrimination or harassment in the workplace on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, citizenship, status as a protected veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws.