[Hiring] Lead Engineer LIMS @Capgemini

Role Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead LIMS Engineer with deep expertise in LabVantage LIMS to lead the design, implementation, enhancement, integration, and support of enterprise laboratory information management solutions within a regulated Life Sciences environment.

• Serve as the primary technical lead and subject matter expert for LabVantage LIMS across the enterprise.
• Define LIMS architecture, solution design standards, development practices, and governance frameworks.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of LabVantage enhancement initiatives, implementations, upgrades, and migration projects.
• Drive platform modernization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review and approve technical designs, configurations, customizations, and integration approaches.
• Establish best practices for system performance, scalability, maintainability, and security.
• Design, configure, customize, and enhance LabVantage LIMS modules supporting R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Stability, and Regulatory workflows.
• Develop and oversee implementation of workflows, business rules, automation processes, data models, and system configurations.
• Lead complex custom development activities using LabVantage technologies.
• Ensure all enhancements follow SDLC, CSV, change management, and validation procedures.
• Conduct code reviews and establish development standards across project teams.
• Design and support API, web service, middleware, and file-based integrations.
• Drive laboratory automation initiatives involving instrument connectivity and data acquisition.
• Evaluate and implement innovative technologies to improve laboratory efficiency and data integrity.
• Provide technical leadership for global L3 support and critical incident management.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts for complex production issues and define preventive measures.
• Ensure LabVantage solutions comply with GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ALCOA+, and global regulatory requirements.
• Establish documentation standards, SOPs, and governance processes.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Lead workshops, design sessions, and requirements gathering activities.
• Lead and mentor LIMS engineers, developers, administrators, and offshore delivery teams.
• Drive successful execution across global, cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Life Sciences, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience implementing, configuring, and supporting LIMS platforms, including significant hands-on experience with LabVantage LIMS.
• Deep expertise in LabVantage architecture, configurations, workflows, forms, business rules, and platform administration.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale LabVantage implementations and upgrade programs.
• Strong understanding of laboratory operations across R&D, QC, Stability, Manufacturing, and Regulatory functions.
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise integrations using APIs, web services, middleware, and messaging platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle and SQL Server databases, database optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Java, JavaScript, SQL, XML, REST/SOAP services, and modern integration frameworks.
• Experience with reporting and analytics platforms supporting laboratory environments.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, application hosting, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada).
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility.