ITSoli - Biovia Discoverant System Administrator

Designation : Discoverant System Administrator - BIOVIA : Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Information Technology, Bioinformatics, or related field.

Experience : Minimum 3+ years specifically administering BIOVIA Discoverant ( deployment, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and validation in a regulated environment).

Work Timing : US (PST) Hours (Work schedule can be split into 4 hours PM (IST) and 4 hours AM (PST) working hours once KT (Knowledge Transfer) days are completed for new Joiners - depending on daylight saving)

Client Brief :

A pioneering biopharmaceutical leader, the client organization is driven by a mission to discover, develop, and deliver transformative therapies that improve the lives of people around the world. With a deep focus on innovation, they have introduced groundbreaking treatments across areas such as virology, oncology, and inflammation. Their trailblazing work has contributed to global advancements in HIV treatment and the fight against viral diseases. Recognized for a robust pipeline and a legacy of scientific excellence, they continuously invest in cutting-edge research and strategic partnerships. Their commitment to access, sustainability, and patient-centric innovation has earned them accolades as one of the most admired and socially responsible companies in the healthcare industry.

Job Role :

We are seeking a skilled BIOVIA Discoverant System Administrator with proven expertise in supporting manufacturing and quality operations in the biopharma / life sciences domain. The role will be responsible for deployment, configuration, system upgrades, maintenance, and performance optimization of the Discoverant platform across multiple environments (Development, Validation, UAT, Production). The administrator will collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, QA, Manufacturing, and Analytics groups to ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance (GxP, 21 CFR Part 11), and business continuity. This position also involves supporting CPV dashboards, system integrations, validation activities, and end-user training in alignment with FDA and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• Deploy, configure, and administer BIOVIA Discoverant in validated environments.
• Maintain and optimize connections with ERP (SAP / Oracle), MES, LIMS, and other data sources.
• Support Continued Process Verification (CPV) dashboards, SPC, and analytics workflows.
• Manage IAM user access, Secret Key configurations, and AD group cleanups.
• Perform periodic system activities : SSL certificate updates, password rotations, backups / restores, and disaster recovery.
• Conduct server / system maintenance (semi-annual) and license updates (annual).
• Collaborate with IT to manage Citrix servers, CrowdStrike, and security patches.
• Support AWS instances and Linux OS upgrades for Discoverant database servers.
• Update and maintain compliance documentation (SOPs, validation deliverables, audit trails).
• Assist with validation (IQ / OQ / PQ), training material creation, and end-user training.
• Provide L3 support and mentor L2 support teams.
• Participate in upgrades, enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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