Lupin is comprised of a fast growing, innovative and robust team of manufacturing, Research and Development and commercial divisions. Together these entities make up the generic and branded U.S. business. Lupin has a significant generic pipeline, and a branded focus on women’s health. Our first Research and Development facility in the US is located in Coral Springs, Florida which focuses on generic and branded orally inhaled and nasal drug products. Somerset, New Jersey is home to one of twelve commercial manufacturing sites globally and the only commercial manufacturing facility in the United States for Lupin, as well as additional Research and Development teams. Lupin is prided on being people-focused and centered around how impactful we are with our customers. Dollars are not a measure of success but rather the people we help along the way.
ResponsibilitiesRole Summary
The GxP IT Systems Support / CSV Technical Contractor provides hands-on IT support for computerized systems used in GxP operations at the Coral Springs site. This role focuses on system administration, technical troubleshooting (including vendor coordination), maintenance of configuration specifications, and drafting/updating site IT SOPs. The contractor partners with Quality/CSV to help maintain the validated state of systems by implementing and documenting controlled technical changes in accordance with site procedures and regulatory expectations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as the IT technical point of contact (SME) for assigned GxP computerized systems (e.g., laboratory and manufacturing support systems), ensuring availability, reliability, and compliance-aligned configuration.Perform system administration tasks, including user/account provisioning and periodic access reviews; role/privilege configuration; audit trail enablement/verification; time synchronization checks; and controlled parameter settings per approved specifications.Coordinate troubleshooting and resolution of system issues by engaging internal IT teams and reaching out to system vendors for triage, root-cause investigation, patches/hotfixes, and service requests; document incident details and outcomes per site procedures.Draft, update, and maintain Configuration Specifications (CS), system build/restore instructions, and other technical documentation that defines approved system settings and architecture for the site.Draft, update, and maintain site IT SOPs and work instructions related to GxP system administration (e.g., account management, backup/restore, audit trails, cybersecurity controls, patching, and disaster recovery), ensuring alignment with site governance.Manage and execute backups, restores, and disaster recovery activities for assigned systems (including periodic verification/testing) and ensure backup schedules and retention meet approved requirements.Support controlled technical changes through the site Quality Management System (QMS): initiate/execute IT tasks under approved change controls, provide impact/risk input as requested, and ensure evidence is captured for configuration changes.Implement and maintain baseline security controls for servers/workstations hosting GxP systems (e.g., endpoint protection, hardening settings, account policies) in coordination with site cybersecurity standards and approved system constraints.Plan and perform system and infrastructure upgrades (hardware/software) for assigned systems in coordination with vendors, operations, and QA/CSV; ensure technical readiness, rollback planning, and documentation updates. QualificationsEducation & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).Minimum of 5 years’ experience supporting GxP-regulated IT systems (system administration and technical remediation) in a pharmaceutical/biotech or similarly regulated environment.Hands-on experience with vendor coordination, incident troubleshooting, and controlled change execution in a regulated setting.Working knowledge of GxP principles, data integrity expectations, and applicable regulations/standards (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11; familiarity with GAMP 5 is a plus).Strong documentation skills, including authoring/updating configuration specifications and IT SOPs.Ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and work effectively on-site.Lupin is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other classification as required by applicable law.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements of the position generally include: standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. In some circumstances, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and crawling may apply. This position may require lifting up to 15 pounds occasionally. Generally work is performed in an office environment.
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Lupin is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, or any other classification as required by applicable law.