CAREER LEVEL: D1
Leverage technology to impact patients and ultimately save lives
Do you have expertise in, and passion for, information technology? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the IT strategy in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you!
ABOUT ASTRAZENECA
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.
ABOUT OUR IT TEAM
It’s a dynamic and results-oriented environment to work in – but that’s why we like it. There are countless opportunities to learn and grow, whether that’s exploring new technologies in hackathons, or redefining the roles and work of colleagues, forever. Shape your own path, with support all the way. Diverse minds that work cross- functionally and broadly together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Learning Technology Support Analyst is a part of a global cross-functional team within AstraZeneca’s Enabling Units IT – Learning & HR IT Guadalajara team.
Working under minimal supervision, the Senior Learning Technology Support Analyst will act as a technology Domain Expert on global projects with a high degree of complexity, typically with more than one deliverable, and a large scope, being accountable for supporting the Global Learning Tools correct functionality, configuration and documentation, besides project work you’re doing and timelines. The individual in this role will partner with global customers to support AstraZeneca’s learning solutions to enhance organizational capabilities, reinforce AstraZeneca processes, and ensure regulatory compliance. They will conduct Business Process Analysis, determine the appropriate learning solution and design, develop, implement, and evaluate the correct functionality of learning tools. They will work with internal and external experts to support the design and development of learning solutions and must be comfortable interacting with Senior Leaders (internal and external). The Senior Learning Technology Support Analyst will also ensure that learning solutions are assigned and tracked in the Learning Management System (LMS) where appropriate.
As an experienced training professional, the individual in this role will support System Administrators by providing input on system configuration, business processes, good practices and ways of working.
Main Functions:
Carries out problem management in relation to the learning management solution by effectively identifying, escalating and addressing their root causes and preventing their recurrence. Manages the resolution of identified problems either in person, via an IS resource or the external vendor, reporting back to the customer when appropriate.
Ensures the full realization of learning technology benefits as appropriate to the requirements of the business, through business consulting activities and support of ways of working and standard methodology.
Analyses, validates and documents changes (bug fixes, legal requirements) that identify how these agreed needs can be best addressed in a cost-effective manner.
Drives full end to end resolution of problems and fixes within the validated learning technology systems.
Chairs key meetings with customers in order to build and maintain strong working relationships.
Keeps adequate documentation updated to maintain the systems validation status.
Ensures that GxP and SOX regulations are adhered, and deviations are handled as appropriate.
Gathers business requirements, analyses, provide conceptual and detail design to meet business needs, performing necessary learning technology configurations, write detail specifications for development, test and rollout the solution
Analyses, designs, document, and tests software modifications to existing processes/configurations, reports, forms, extensions, and interfaces in all the environments.
Controls small projects under general guidance ensuring delivery of project outputs according to plan, reviewing and refining plans as required.
Responsible for configuration of Learning Technology products ensuring proper documentation is delivered.
Use eLearning development tools, such as, but not limited to PowerPoint, articulate 360 and Captivate, to develop eLearning solutions
Identify the expertise that is required to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate learning solutions, and involve SMEs or other external resources as appropriate and documenting as needed.
Responsible for the development and maintenance of end user and administrator training material. Responsible of delivering training to administrators of the application.
Work independently or lead a team to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate learning solutions.
Evaluates and manages vendors for outsourced learning development and implementation.
Develop and implement learning communications to the appropriate partners.
Analyze evaluation data for learning solutions and recommend corrective and preventative actions if deficiencies are identified.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience working with Learning Management technologies (e.g. Saba Cloud) or significant experience working as a Business Analyst delivering problem management and maintenance of IT applications
Other Skills and Qualifications:
Saba Cloud Mastery Certificate of Learning Administration – Suggested
Saba Cloud System Admin Essentials Accreditation – Recommended
ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification – Recommended
Preferred Experience:
Minimum of 2 years implementing, configuring and maintaining Learning Management Systems within biotech, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated industries.
Experience working within validated system environments.
Experience working with API and Endpoints (e.g. Mulesoft).
Understanding of GxP and SOX regulations and processes.
Understanding of eLearning communication protocols (e.g. SCORM, xAPI, AICC), and their interaction with Learning Management Systems.
Familiar with continuous improvement processes (e.g. Lean).
Required Knowledge/Skills:
Experience of incident management and ability to perform effective Problem management/troubleshooting.
Highly skilled in Learning Management Systems configuration and management.
Excellent English written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Highly skilled in Project Management.
Highly skilled in time management and organizational skills.
Skilled in Vendor Management.
Proven customer-oriented focus and customer service skills.
Required Behavioral Competencies:
Ability to work well in diverse, multinational teams and demonstrable ability to influence others to achieve positive outcomes
Ability to lead and manage highly complex training projects that require more than one deliverable along with handling multiple projects to successful completion
Ability to prioritize effectively and to adapt to changing priorities
Comfortable working with Senior Leaders (both internal and external)
Ability to build relationships within a matrixed organization
Ability to adapt to change and work through conflicts while persuasively influencing outcomes
WHY JOIN US ?
We’re a network of high-reaching self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering premier technology and data solutions.
We’re not afraid to take ownership and run with it. Empowered with unrivalled freedom. Put simply, it’s because we make a significant impact. Everything we do matters.
SO, WHAT’S NEXT?
Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we’d love to hear from you! Click the link to apply and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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