Role Summary
The Associate Director of Lab Orchestration leads the design, integration, and deployment of the orchestration layer that connects QC laboratory systems into a cohesive, compliant, and automated ecosystem. This role bridges QC operations, IT/OT, automation, and data governance to enable end-to-end digital QC workflows. Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of the QC Lab Orchestration Layer, enabling workflow coordination across all Laboratory instruments and middleware. Define integration patterns (APIs, event-driven, message queues, file-based where needed). Ensure scalability, resilience, and performance of lab integrations. Translate QC business processes into orchestrated digital workflows. Enable automated sample lifecycle management, test execution, result capture, review, and release. Support real-time and near-real-time data flow from lab instruments to enterprise systems. Assist in annual IT budgeting, vendor negotiations, and resource allocation. Ensure integrations comply with GxP, ALCOA+, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11 and data integrity requirements. Partner with Quality and CSV teams to support validation strategies (risk-based, CSA where applicable). Ensure auditability, traceability, and controlled change management. Act as the primary integration point between QC, IT, automation, and external vendors. Evaluate vendor platforms and integration tools for orchestration capabilities. Lead technical discussions with system integrators and software suppliers. Support incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Make decisions on integration patterns and drive a connected lab progression in 2026 and beyond. Ensure resiliency is incorporated into our architecture as we move into a connected lab platform. Skills
Knowledge of integration technologies: REST APIs, middleware/iPaaS, message brokers, ETL Familiarity with orchestration/workflow engines Understanding of lab instrument connectivity and data flows Experience with cloud and/or hybrid architectures (AWS, Azure, or similar) Qualifications
10+ years of experience in Information Systems and Technology; 8 years in managing employees and budgets; 7+ years in a GMP manufacturing environment; experience in a biotech/pharma environment Experience with IT Compliance guidelines including PICS, CFR21 Part 11, Annex 11 and GAMP (preferred) Education
BS/BA in Information Technology or related field
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The Associate Director of Lab Orchestration leads the design, integration, and deployment of the orchestration layer that connects QC laboratory systems into a cohesive, compliant, and automated ecosystem. This role bridges QC operations, IT/OT, automation, and data governance to enable end-to-end digital QC workflows. Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of the QC Lab Orchestration Layer, enabling workflow coordination across all Laboratory instruments and middleware. Define integration patterns (APIs, event-driven, message queues, file-based where needed). Ensure scalability, resilience, and performance of lab integrations. Translate QC business processes into orchestrated digital workflows. Enable automated sample lifecycle management, test execution, result capture, review, and release. Support real-time and near-real-time data flow from lab instruments to enterprise systems. Assist in annual IT budgeting, vendor negotiations, and resource allocation. Ensure integrations comply with GxP, ALCOA+, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11 and data integrity requirements. Partner with Quality and CSV teams to support validation strategies (risk-based, CSA where applicable). Ensure auditability, traceability, and controlled change management. Act as the primary integration point between QC, IT, automation, and external vendors. Evaluate vendor platforms and integration tools for orchestration capabilities. Lead technical discussions with system integrators and software suppliers. Support incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Make decisions on integration patterns and drive a connected lab progression in 2026 and beyond. Ensure resiliency is incorporated into our architecture as we move into a connected lab platform. Skills
Knowledge of integration technologies: REST APIs, middleware/iPaaS, message brokers, ETL Familiarity with orchestration/workflow engines Understanding of lab instrument connectivity and data flows Experience with cloud and/or hybrid architectures (AWS, Azure, or similar) Qualifications
10+ years of experience in Information Systems and Technology; 8 years in managing employees and budgets; 7+ years in a GMP manufacturing environment; experience in a biotech/pharma environment Experience with IT Compliance guidelines including PICS, CFR21 Part 11, Annex 11 and GAMP (preferred) Education
BS/BA in Information Technology or related field
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