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IT Business Analyst / Application Specialist - Zurich

Inseriert am: 29.04.2019

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We are seeking an IT Business Analyst / Application Specialist who will be based at our operational headquarters in Zurich. Responsible for the access and time management system (Interflex), provider management, development and maintenance of the application life cycle roadmap, drive continuous improvement to meet and sustain compliance and ensure the availability and support of the application. Reporting directly to the Group Leader Business Applications, your tasks and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

  • Support and operate the Interflex application (understanding of server roles, application workflows, procedures and functions)

  • Monitor applications operating parameters for unusual events, processes or access problems

  • Support, monitor and operate other less critical applications

  • Work closely together with the suppliers, subject matter experts and business to implement new workflows, applications or to resolve any type of problem

  • Support on the 2nd and 3rd level IT support service

  • Ensure that all services delivered are optimal and cost effective

  • Ensure the availability of the applications and the related services

  • Manage on-going maintenance of systems and documentation

  • Ensure compliance with all Vifor Pharma policies, and official laws and regulations

  • Coordination and technical lead of IT projects, creation of IT concepts

  • Risk analysis and implementation of changes and bug fixes

  • Being available for planned maintenance on weekends, might be required

The ideal candidate is bringing the following experience:

  • A degree in IT/Engineering or relevant experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT role, preferably as Business Analyst or Application Specialist/ Application Manager

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in application management in the pharmaceutical industry with knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory guidelines for computer system validation (CSV, GAMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, PIC, etc.). or equivalent qualification from another regulated industry (e.g. banking)

  • Experience in Interflex and/or other time management systems is highly preferred

  • Sound technical understanding of relevant application including configuration, customisation, administration, interfaces, etc.

  • Ability to analyse/understand business requirements and strategy, and how to translate them into IT applications/systems/services

  • Good understanding of managing global systems

  • Proficiency in use of MS Office products (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Fluency in English, and either German or French language knowledge

You are a team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to interact successfully at levels in the organisation. You take a systematic approach to successfully resolving issues and questions. You apply entrepreneurial and analytical thinking and has consultative and facilitation skills. You are outcome driven, service and customer oriented. You have high level of flexibility and work effectively in cross functional and regional teams. You act as a role model for others in line with Vifor Pharma values.


Über uns


Die Vifor Pharma Gruppe – die frühere Galenica Gruppe – ist ein globales Spezialitäten-Pharmaunternehmen, das eigene Pharmaprodukte erforscht, entwickelt, herstellt und vertreibt und ein bevorzugter Partner für innovative patientenorientierte Lösungen ist. Das Unternehmen hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, ein globaler Marktführer in den Bereichen Eisenmangel, Nephrologie und kardiorenale Therapien zu sein und weltweit Patienten mit schweren und chronischen Erkrankungen zu einem besseren Leben in Gesundheit zu verhelfen. Die Vifor Pharma Gruppe verfügt über Produktionsstätten in der Schweiz und in Portugal sowie über ein dynamisches Netzwerk von Vertriebsgesellschaften und Partnern zur weltweiten Marktabdeckung. Das Unternehmen treibt die Expansion seiner weltweiten Präsenz laufend voran, bleibt dabei aber in seinem schweizerischen Heimmarkt fest verwurzelt.


Die Vifor Pharma Gruppe besteht aus Vifor Pharma, Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma, ihrem gemeinsamen Unternehmen mit Fresenius Medical Care, Relypsa und OM Pharma.


Für mehr Informationen gehen Sie bitte auf: www.viforpharma.com/de/ueber-vifor-pharma/wer-wir-sind


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