About the role

System Manager responsible for administration and optimization of laboratory informatics platforms. Ensuring system performance and compliance in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

**Key Responsibilities:**
Operate, maintain, and monitor laboratory enterprise systems (e.g., ELN, CDS)
Ensure system performance, reliability, security, and compliance with internal and external standards
Ensuring an efficient setup for operations, monitoring and measurement of system
Customize and configure applications to meet evolving business and scientific requirements
Establish and maintain governance policies, documentation, and best practices for data integrity and system usage
Develop, maintain, and validate interfaces between laboratory systems and other corporate solutions (e.g., ERP, LIMS, instrument software)
General Laboratory Admin Tasks: Support laboratory hard- and software administration including setup and configuration of measurement devices, instrument connectivity, and troubleshooting
**Lifecycle Management**
Lead or participate in vendor evaluations and system selection processes
Implement new platforms, including planning, validation, deployment, and user onboarding
Continuously assess system performance, usage, and technical roadmaps
Plan, coordinate, and execute system upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning activities

**Qualifications**
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
+5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably from pharma, biotech or another regulated industry
Strong analytical mindset with a proactive, structured, and self-organized working style
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across IT and scientific functions
Experience in system administration and enterprise platforms, ideally in a laboratory, R&D, or scientific environment
Experience with integration architectures and technologies (e.g., REST APIs, middleware) is an advantage
Fluency in English; German language skills are a plus
Experience from a fast‑growing organization and experience with agile or product‑oriented methodologies will be considered an advantage
**Key competencies**
You are a strong team player, analytical, and have a can-do attitude
You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key

**Onboarding:** A structured Onboarding program designed to help you settle in quickly and get familiar with your role and our company culture
**Learning & Development:** Customized training opportunities with generous financial support to foster your professional growth
**Connectivity & Mobility:** Direct access to a tram station and parking spaces for both cars and bicycles. We offer a JobTicket based on the Deutschlandticket, and after your probation period, you’ll have the option to lease a JobRad (company bike)
**Food & More:** Enjoy free soft drinks, fresh fruit, a wide variety of snacks, and a complimentary lunch every day
**Compensation & Benefits:** An attractive salary package including a company pension plan (bAV), internet allowance, and both short- and long-term incentive programs
**Modern Work Environment:** Your new workspace comes equipped with a brand-new laptop and an iPhone