Sr Spec, IT R&D Apps

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Job Summary

Vantive is seeking a Technical & Functional professional with substantial experience in R&D application implementations, and proficiency in key engineering and analysis tools including Altium, Matlab, Acronis, MiniTab, and other applications as assigned.

You will support digital transformation initiatives and act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for designated information technology systems, covering hardware, software, databases, and applications.

This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, hands-on implementation experience, and business process understanding to configure, integrate, and optimize these systems within a regulated environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesSystem Implementation

• Lead end-to-end implementation of Altium, Matlab, Acronis, MiniTab, and other R&D apps by collaborating with SI partners and vendors.

• Develop and support integrations/APIs, middleware solutions, and automation workflows involving relevant applications.

• Perform system configuration, customization, and validations for laboratory and engineering tools.

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates, and user access controls for compliance and efficiency.

• Conduct user training sessions, workshops, and documentation development to drive adoption of the mentioned platforms.

System & Incident Management

• Monitor system performance metrics for applications by identifying improvement opportunities to enhance reliability and efficiency.

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with system operations, data integrity, and cyber security threats.

• Alert and escalate technical issues or concerns to functional leads, architects, and/or program leads.

• Communicate with incident commanders and service desk in accordance with SLA's.

• Implement disaster recovery plans, backups, and system monitoring, especially using Acronis solutions.

Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with BRM/MRM, EA, business owners, other IT functions, and/or with third-party system owners to translate business requirements into technical designs for global scalability.

• Implement system upgrades and enhancements on designated applications to improve performance, functionality, and security.

• Ensure all platforms are secure and up to date (patching, versioning, certificates, etc.), and compliant with authentication policies.

• Oversee software licensing processes by working closely with both vendors and end users to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Compliance & Validation Support

• Ensure application deployments—including Altium, Matlab, Acronis, and MiniTab—meet GxP and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 standards.

• Assist in computer system validation (CSV) activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ documentation and audit readiness.

• Develop and maintain system risk assessments, validation scripts, and traceability matrices for the relevant platforms.

Qualifications & ExperienceRequired:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• 8+ years of experience in Information Systems with exposure to multiple IT domains.

• 3–5 years' of professional experience working within a regulated environment.

• Demonstrated proficiency in managing Altium Designer, Matlab, Acronis backup/recovery, and MiniTab statistical analysis.

• Understanding of regulatory and compliance processes in industries such as life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or manufacturing.

Additional Skills:

• Basic project management experience (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies).

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to tackle complex system issues.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Reasonable Accommodation

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