IT Project Manager - ELN Platforms (Electronic Lab Notebook) & Scientific Data Systems

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We are currently seeking a IT Project Manager - ELN Platforms (Electronic Lab Notebook) & Scientific Data Systems to join our team in Hyderabad, Telangana (IN-TG), India (IN).

Role: IT Project Manager – ELN Platforms, Scientific Data Systems & Manufacturing Integration (MES)

Location: Hyderabad (Work from office- 5 days a week)

Notice Period: 30 Days

Position Summary

The IT Project Manager – ELN, Scientific Data Platforms & Manufacturing Systems is a senior, outcome-accountable delivery leader responsible for the global implementation, validation, and adoption of Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) ecosystems and their integration with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) across regulated R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing environments.

This role operates at the intersection of scientific workflows, manufacturing operations, regulated data integrity, and enterprise IT architecture, owning end-to-end program delivery, compliance readiness, and measurable outcomes across both lab and production domains.

Unlike traditional PM roles, this position requires demonstrated authority over multi-system lab-to-manufacturing ecosystems, validated platforms, and cross-functional behavior change at scale (scientists + manufacturing users).

Scope & Accountability

• Own multi-site, multi-system ELN + MES program delivery
• Accountable for end-to-end data integrity from experiment → manufacturing execution
• Operate across:
  • R&D
  • Analytical & QC labs
  • Manufacturing / shopfloor systems
• Drive standardization across lab and manufacturing workflows
• Control program-level governance, funding alignment, and executive reporting

Core Responsibilities

1. Enterprise ELN & MES Program Ownership (Primary)

• Lead full lifecycle:
  strategy → design → configuration → integration → validation → deployment → adoption → optimization
• Own delivery across lab systems and manufacturing platforms (MES)
• Align scientific data strategy with manufacturing execution and batch data flows
• Deliver against measurable outcomes:
  • Adoption
  • Data quality
  • Compliance
  • Cycle time (lab + manufacturing)

2. Scientific & Manufacturing Workflow Engineering (Primary)

• Translate:
  • Experimental workflows (R&D, QC)
  • Manufacturing processes (batch execution, shopfloor operations)
    into structured digital systems
• Standardize:
  • Experiment design (ELN)
  • Batch records & execution workflows (MES)
• Ensure:
  • Traceability from development → production
  • Reproducibility and process consistency
• Redesign legacy lab and paper-based manufacturing practices

3. Regulated Validation & Data Integrity Leadership (Primary)

• Own CSV/CSA validation strategy across:
  • ELN
  • MES
  • Integrated lab/manufacturing systems
• Ensure compliance with:
  • GxP
  • 21 CFR Part 11
  • ALCOA+ principles
• Accountable for:
  • Audit readiness (lab + manufacturing inspections)
  • Validation documentation completeness
  • Inspection defense (QA, regulatory authorities)

4. Cross-System Lab–Manufacturing Architecture & Integration

• Lead integration across:
  • ELN
  • LIMS
  • CDS
  • SDMS
  • MES
  • ERP (where applicable)
  • Data & analytics platforms
• Ensure end-to-end digital thread:
  Experiment → Analytical Testing → Release → Manufacturing Execution
• Maintain data flow integrity and interoperability across lab and shopfloor systems
• Align with enterprise digital manufacturing and data platform strategies

5. Governance & Decision Authority (Primary)

• Establish governance frameworks:
  • RAID
  • Decision logs
  • Steering committees
• Own critical trade-offs:
  • Usability vs compliance
  • Standardization vs site-specific manufacturing needs
  • Speed vs validation rigor
• Interface with:
  • Scientific leadership
  • Manufacturing leadership
  • QA
  • IT executives

6. Adoption, Change & Behavioral Transformation (Primary)

• Drive adoption across:
  • Scientists
  • QC analysts
  • Manufacturing operators & supervisors
• Own:
  • Training strategies (lab + shopfloor)
  • Usage standards
  • Template and batch record governance
• Track and enforce:
  • Active system usage
  • Data completeness
  • Process adherence
• Actively intervene where adoption fails

7. Global Delivery Leadership

• Deliver across:
  • Global lab environments
  • Manufacturing sites / plants
• Harmonize:
  • Scientific practices
  • Manufacturing processes
• Navigate regulatory variations across regions

Success Metrics (Outcome-Based)

• ELN adoption rate (>85%)
• MES adoption and digital batch execution compliance
• End-to-end data traceability (lab → manufacturing)
• Validation cycle time and inspection outcomes
• Reduction of:
  • Paper lab notebooks
  • Paper batch records
  • Shadow systems
• Improvements in:
  • Experiment reproducibility
  • Manufacturing right-first-time rates
  • Data accessibility
  • Release and reporting cycle time

Non-Negotiable Requirements (Hard Gates)

• 10–15+ years in IT delivery with program-level ownership
• 8+ years delivering ELN or scientific data platforms in regulated environments
• 5+ years of MES implementation or integration experience (e.g., batch execution, eBR)
• 5–8 years of GxP validation (CSV/CSA) ownership across lab and/or manufacturing systems
• 5+ years driving adoption across scientific and/or manufacturing organizations
• 5+ years integrating:
  • ELN with LIMS/CDS/SDMS
  • AND/OR MES with lab systems
• Proven decision-making authority (not support roles)

Preferred (High-Value Differentiators)

• Hands-on experience with:
  • ELN: Benchling, IDBS, BIOVIA, LabWare
  • MES: Werum PAS-X, Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell PharmaSuite, Syncade
• Experience in:
  • Pharma / biotech / life sciences manufacturing
  • Digital lab + digital manufacturing transformation programs
• Strong exposure to:
  • eBR (electronic batch records)
  • Tech transfer (R&D → manufacturing)
• Experience influencing:
  • Scientific leadership
  • Manufacturing leadership
  • QA governance bodies

Critical Competencies

• Scientific ↔ IT ↔ Manufacturing translation capability
• Deep understanding of regulated lab and manufacturing ecosystems
• Strong data integrity mindset across system boundaries
• Authority in ambiguity and cross-functional conflict
• Behavioral change leadership across lab and shopfloor users
• Ability to design and govern end-to-end digital thread architectures

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