Novo Nordisk · 19 hours ago
Principal Systems Analyst - Model N
Plainsboro, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$117K/yr - $216K/yr
12+ years expNovo Nordisk is a global healthcare company dedicated to defeating serious chronic diseases. They are seeking a Principal Systems Analyst to design IT application solutions, analyze user requirements, and lead operational activities within the Finance & Operations department, ensuring alignment with business and IT strategies.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Analyzes new needs in determining the solution approach and scope; Participates in buy or build analysis
Analyzes user requirements and develops functional specifications for complex systems
Designs, develops and executes test scenarios and scripts to ensure the developed system(s) meet the technical and functional specifications; assesses and develops validation requirements; conducts functional testing, performance testing and integration testing; plans and coordinates user acceptance testing; documents the results of all tests
Leads in the development and/or maintenance of technical designs and specifications from functional specifications for systems of simple to moderate complexity; Develops URS, FRS, TDS, DFD, Test cases, Traceability Matrix and other design documents; Reconciles design models with business requirements; Designs application prototypes when necessary
Reviews and provides input for developing effective user and system documentation
Identifies the skills and resources needed to implement a new system or to enhance an existing system, and prepares cost estimates for development and timeline required to implement
Builds trusting, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, which help accomplish key business objectives
Develops and communicates strong, fact based rationales to build support for ones perspectives and initiatives
Directs and leads prioritization of input to CAB process; identifies and plans responses for changes requests (RFCs) by assessing the requests, technical options, and feasibility and impacts of options
Consults with and advises members of the application development staff on the system design aspects, business rules and processes and the use of various technologies, tools, standards, methods and best practices
Creates and advises in the creation of detailed functional specifications defining the system capabilities to be implemented along with accompanying data models, process models, and impact on IT and LoB processes
Ensures system design adheres to compliance requirements, SOX requirements, and other technology standards both local and corporate
Provides a primary point of contact for supporting the applications and coordinating all change functions in support of one or more specific business processes or areas
Utilizes advanced IT knowledge to uncover unmet needs of stakeholders within Novo Nordisk, and communicates them to the technical staff and ensures all needs are met
Facilitates the technical communication and coordination among the project team, other technical staff and external vendors
Possesses and provides subject matter expertise for the various system solutions and the supported business processes
Ensures that vendors are compliant with contract expectations, and negotiates contracts to meet current and future work requirements
Evaluates vendor performance and effectiveness (i.e., against KPIs and SLAs) and makes recommendations for selecting vendors for future opportunities
Helps others to build capabilities by proactively providing constructive feedback & coaching
Strategically seeks out, builds and maintains trusting and collaborative relationships with peers and senior staff members in IT and LoB to meet business needs and demands
Works with others to build mutual understanding and a shared vision of success
Leverages advanced knowledge of risk management processes and guidelines to ensure compliance and proactively identify risks throughout the system lifecycle
Uses in-depth knowledge of current and emerging risk management practices, and provides insight into the long-term implications of changes to ensure the sustainability of processes, projects and systems
Qualification
Required
A BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or other related field required. Solid relevant experience may be substituted when appropriate
A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in Computer Science, IT, programming/systems analysis or other related experience required with expertise in strategic platforms such as SAP, ModelN, Veeva, etc
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to independently determine and develop approaches to solutions, a demonstrated problem solver
Ability to lead, coordinate activities and provide technical support to project teams
Ability to provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems
Demonstrated superior written and oral communication skill at all levels
Demonstrates leadership capabilities; has the ability to act as a project lead in the development and implementation of process
Excellent technical writing, document organization, technical document review and analytical thinking skills are required
Experience in developing and measuring system performance KPIs and conducting post implementation reviews
Experience managing, integrating, and loading large volumes of data
Knowledge of CFR Title 21 Part 11 requirements, FDA regulated environments, industry practices on computer validation, and Sarbox regulatory requirements of computerized systems
Knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Unix and Linux), relational database architectures, query languages and interfaces, standard programming environments, data integration tools, application integration solutions, and web based information solutions
Knowledge of operating systems, relational database architectures, query languages and interface, standard programming environments, data integration tools, application integration solutions, and web-based information solutions
Proficient with test case writing and execution
Project team lead experience required
Superior attention to detail
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) savings plan
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement program
Voluntary benefits such as group legal
Critical illness
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Auto/home insurance
Sick time policy
Flex-able vacation policy
Parental leave policy
Company
Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company that produces and distributes insulin and other diabetes drugs to treat chronic diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$22M2018-12-05Post Ipo Equity· $22M
1981-07-09IPO
Leadership Team
Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen
President and CEO
Lars Sorensen
President & CEO
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