Inventory Manager

About This Role

This contract role offers the opportunity to contribute to a major digital transformation initiative within a world-class scientific organization, supporting the modernization of the global Bioanalytical Sciences LIMS/ELN ecosystem. You will work closely with the global Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism - Bioanalytical Sciences (PKDM BA) team, collaborating with colleagues across sites in California and Germany, as well as with software vendors and internal subject matter experts. Your work will directly shape the implementation of the new LabVantage LIMS/ELN platform and help harmonize data and workflows across the global bioanalytical community.

Responsibilities

• Partner with PKDM-BA and Research Informatics SMEs to understand workflows, map business processes, and define system requirements for experimental data and metadata management
• Lead the integration of assay and study metadata, reagent and equipment information, and experimental raw data/results from multiple legacy systems into a unified global LIMS environment
• Build inventory from each type of controlled chamber (e.g., refrigerator, freezer, LN2, Ambient, etc.) into an inventory management system
• Contribute to test planning and execution to ensure the LIMS/ELN solution meets specifications, supports bioanalytical workflows, and complies with standards and regulatory requirements (including GxP and FDA 21 CFR Part 11)
• Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation covering requirements, processes, data flows, configurations, and user guides
• Assist in developing and delivering training to end users adopting the new LIMS/ELN system
• Serve as a liaison between PKDM-BA labs (ATO and ASF), research teams, technology teams, and software vendors
• Foster strong collaboration across diverse groups including bench scientists, data scientists, software engineers, and data engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, computer sciences, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of direct experience working with laboratory software and electronic data processes in the pharma/biotech industry
• Self-driven and consistent demonstration of initiative
• Ability to multi-task activities while maintaining attention to details
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated success collaborating with cross-functional scientific and technical teams
• Adaptability, energy, and willingness to work across time zones
• Innovative mindset with a track record of driving ideas to implementation
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team matrix environment
• Comfortable interacting with a diverse team with wide-ranging skillsets