Senior Data Management Associate

Data Management Associate (P3), Regulated Bioanalytics, Regulated Robotics & Data, LIMS & Data Management

The PDMB Regulated Bioanalytics Department is seeking a Data Management Associate to join our LIMS & Data Management group. This role will support work across groups within the Regulated Bioanalytics Department, including work at our Company's new state-of-the-art AdVAnce GxP research facility in West Point, PA. At this new facility, we will combine the power of innovative robotics, IT platforms, and science to accelerate vaccines and enable late-stage clinical trials through the generation of timely, high-quality regulated bioanalytical data. A combination of molecular (e.g., PCR), serology (e.g., ligand binding immunoassays), and cell-based assays (e.g., neutralization assays) will be utilized to generate pivotal safety and efficacy clinical patient data required for regulatory filings. As the AdVAnce facility will not be fully constructed and ready for occupancy until 2026, initial roles will complete training and perform work primarily at our Company's Springhouse Innovation Park facility in Lower Gwynedd Township, PA.

An ideal candidate will have experience managing and implementing Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) within the regulated bioanalytical laboratory setting. Key responsibilities will include the development, validation, and enhancement of LIMS systems or related modules that are used to track sample chain of custody records, analyze bioanalytical data, and handle data management. The candidate will also provide operational support of bioanalytical sample and data flow processes as well as the validation of computerized systems. Much of the role will involve data from vaccine assays and systems, where experience is preferred, but will also include other modalities and methods supported by the bioanalytical labs at our Company's or external partners.

Education and Technical Expertise Minimum Requirements

• B.A./B.S. Degree in Biology, Chemistry (or related sciences), or Information Technology with at least 3 years of industry experience or an M.S. Degree with at least one year in the same, or closely related, area.

Required Skills

• Programming skills required include at least one of the following (at least at the intermediate level):
• JavaScript (Node.js), Python (Flask, Django, FastAPI), Java (Spring Boot)
• C# (.NET Core)
• Ruby (Rails)
• Go
• PHP
• RESTful API Design Principles
• Data Formats: JSON, XML
• Cloud Services: AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions for serverless APIs

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The salary range for this role is
$104,200.00 - $163,900.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Required Skills:
Adaptability, Adaptability, Assay, Audits Compliance, Cell-Based Assays, Chemical Biology, Clinical Testing, Communication, Customer Experience Management, Detail-Oriented, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Employee Training Programs, Flask (Web Framework), Global Communications, JavaScript, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Management Process, Neutralization Assays, Node.js, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Phytochemistry, Process Improvements, Project Management, Regulatory Affairs Management {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:
10/1/2025
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Requisition ID: R365717