Associate Director, It Tech Ops (Temporary)

Vir Biotechnology is a commercial-stage immunology company focused on combining immunologic insights with cutting-edge technologies to treat and prevent serious infectious diseases. Vir has assembled four technology platforms that are designed to stimulate and enhance the immune system by exploiting critical observations of natural immune processes. Its current development pipeline consists of product candidates targeting COVID-19, hepatitis B and hepatitis D viruses, influenza A and human immunodeficiency virus.

We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company passionate about equality, inclusion, and respect. When everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best, we will collectively deliver outstanding results. We are proud to have been ranked the fastest-growing company in North America on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™.

Vir is looking for an Associate Director, IT Tech Ops (Temporary) to assist with the implementation, management and support of internal GxP ERP systems to ensure the Supply Chain group is fully enabled. You will facilitate discussions with business leads and users to evaluate IT GxP systems and implement improvements that are consistent with Vir business processes. Additionally, you will work with multiple teams, vendors, and Managed Service Providers to oversee GxP requirements of the ERP system and focus on change management, GxP compliance and support. This is an individual contributor role.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Perform project management for small to medium projects and operations IT Change requests.
• Oversee all aspects of delivery inclusive of planning, requirements, design, configuration, testing, deployment and production support for ERP solutions that meet Tech Ops needs.
• Perform hands-on configuration and troubleshooting to ensure efficient ERP system operation.
• Manage system implementation and support for system upgrades and routine maintenance while overseeing GxP compliance.
• Oversee the work of external Managed Service Providers for responsible systems to ensure that system issues are resolved promptly
• Collaborate with Tech Ops CMC business team and align the appropriate technology solutions to provide improved functionality, process efficiency and accuracy
• Establish best practices to ensure that our customers with a focus on Tech Ops CMC business groups are supported, and our systems are maintained in a validated state.
• Help create technology roadmaps and support IT Strategy to create Enterprise Architecture for VIR IT systems.
• Support selection, implementation, validation and operational maintenance of GxP Systems to support Tech Ops CMC, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams.
• Guide vendor and system evaluations and selections by applying business experience to identify solutions complementary to VIR's strategic programs.

Qualifications and experience:

• 5+ years technical experience, including system administration supporting ERP systems.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, including Business, Sciences, IT or Engineering and 8 plus years of experience or equivalent
• 3+ years of excellent project management experience for GxP systems implementation
• Open to remote workers
• 5+ years supporting internal business systems or implementing systems
• Working knowledge of CFR Part 11/Annex 11, Computer Systems Validation and IT Processes such as Backup/Restore and Disaster Recovery

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Vir’s compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with the person’s experience and qualifications. All full-time employees receive a package that includes: compensation, bonus and equity as well as many other Vir benefits and perks such as: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance benefits, non-accrual paid time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, child care reimbursement, education reimbursement, 401K match and lunch for all lab essential personnel!

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