IT Business Partner - Quality (m/f/d)

We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.

We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine candidates into and through the clinic, including candidates against Lyme disease and Zika.

With operations in Austria, Canada, France, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the U.S., we are committed to making a positive impact on global public health. Together, we are a global Company which is open to people of all backgrounds. Our diverse and inclusive workforce makes Valneva a great place to work.

Responsibilities

As an IT Business Partner - Quality (m/f/d) your responsibilities are split in three main activities:

Business Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between the IT department and the Quality department (local-global)
• Building strong relationships and understanding business needs
• Collaborate with Quality stakeholders to identify IT opportunities that enhance quality processes, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Planning and Solution Delivery

• Partner with Quality leadership to develop IT strategies and roadmaps aligned with Quality objectives and business goals
• Provide input into the development of IT initiatives, ensuring that Quality requirements are adequately addressed
• Lead the delivery of digital projects and initiatives that support Quality functions, from demand management via architecture and technology review to project proposal and implementation oversight
• Current Quality Landscape (LCM and new implementation includes): LIMS, DMS, QMS, CMMS, eMBR and ERP Systems
• Work closely with IT teams to design, develop, and deploy IT solutions, ensuring they meet Quality requirements and adhere to industry standards and regulations
• Support landscape and interface management for the digital solutions

Quality System Support

• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for IT systems and applications used in Quality management, including Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Collaborate with IT support teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure the timely resolution of Quality-related IT incidents

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Quality Management or a related field
• 5-8 years of experience in IT business partnering or a similar role, preferably in a regulated industry such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices or biotechnology
• Strong understanding of Quality management principles and regulations (e.g., FDA regulations, GAMP standards, and CSV)
• Experience leading IT projects and initiatives, with a focus on Quality systems and processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (oral/written in English), with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Knowledge of IT project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS-Labware) is a plus

Benefits

• Open, appreciative company culture with innovative spirit and attractive assignments
• International surrounding with flat hierarchies
• Good team spirit in a strong and highly motivated team
• Wide range of benefits like flexitime, compensation days, performance-related bonus, lunch vouchers, child care center (“Kindergarten”), company events, myClubs, full access to LinkedIn Learning, ...

Due to legal reasons we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary for this position, which is € 66.000,- gross per year based on full-time employment. However our salaries are market oriented and in line with your qualifications and experience.