Informatics Specialist – Manufacturing & Quality (Contract to Hire)
Location:
Remote
Type:
Contract to Hire
Service Line:
Data & Analytics
Role Summary:
The Informatics Specialist will act as the primary data expert for Manufacturing and Quality teams, leveraging expertise in SAP S4 HANA, Microsoft Azure, and Power BI to develop and support data-driven solutions. This role focuses on transforming complex data into actionable insights to enhance manufacturing and quality processes in a regulated environment.The individual will collaborate with stakeholders across manufacturing, supply chain, and IT to deliver impactful analytics, optimize operations, and ensure data integrity while adhering to industry compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Data Integration and Management:
- Configure and maintain data flows between SAP S4 HANA, IQVIA, Quality Management Systems, Azure Cloud Platform, and Power BI for reporting and analytics.
- Ensure seamless data integration across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain systems.
- Implement and enforce data governance and quality standards.
2. Reporting and Analytics Development:
- Design and implement comprehensive reporting solutions for production performance, inventory management, and quality metrics.
- Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Develop intuitive Power BI dashboards to provide actionable insights into manufacturing and quality performance.
- Conduct trend analysis on quality metrics, production efficiency, and compliance performance.
3. Collaboration and Stakeholder Support:
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams to gather reporting requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
- Train stakeholders on data tools and analytics best practices to empower data-driven decision-making.
- Work closely with internal partners to resolve system issues and enhance data capabilities.
4. Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process optimization through data analysis.
- Evaluate new tools and technologies to enhance manufacturing and quality informatics.
- Lead or support initiatives to automate and streamline reporting processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience with SAP S4 HANA or IQVIA, specifically in manufacturing or quality modules.
- Proficiency in Power BI, including data modeling and advanced visualization techniques.
- Familiarity with manufacturing and quality processes, preferably in the medical device or regulated industry.
- Strong understanding of data governance and compliance requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, GxP).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with advanced analytics platforms like Azure Synapse or Data Lakes.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suite tools for metadata management and data lineage.
- Certifications in SAP S4 HANA or Power BI are a plus.
