Overview of Andelyn Biosciences

Andelyn Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that specializes in advancing novel gene therapies from concept to commercialization.  Located in Columbus, OH, the company operates out of the Andelyn Corporate Center (ACC) for clinical and commercial cGMP manufacturing of viral vectors and plasmids and the Andelyn Development Center (ADC) for preclinical non-cGMP activities.

Our Values are founded in our origin story.

The name “Andelyn” is a hybrid of two gene therapy patients who participated in pivotal Phase I clinical trials at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Andrew received the first U.S. investigational gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in 2006. Evelyn received experimental gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy in 2015. “Andelyn” combines their names to represent all the families who have courageously participated in the research that makes today’s gene therapies possible.  

Through this journey, we have been able to accelerate the development and manufacturing of innovative therapies to bring more treatments to more patients. We are Pioneering Solutions that Turn Hope into Reality™ through our ACCTSions.

 

ACCOUNTABLE in our actions.

CURIOUS to discover.

COMPASSIONATE in our thinking.         

TRUSTWORTHY in our communications.

SUPPORTIVE of one another.

 

Employees are expected to perform the following essential functions under the framework of our ACCTSions.

 

What you will do.

As a Senior Digital Business Systems Consultant, you must demonstrate the ability to work closely and collaborate with all levels and all departments within the company.  Identifies current and emerging business needs and evaluates alternative technology solutions using standard information systems methodologies and best practices. As a member of the Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) team, you’ll assure that Information Technology (IT) business systems meet the expectations, standards, and objectives of the company. The Senior Digital Business Systems Consultant will partner closely with business stakeholders to define, design and implement solutions supporting the advancement of the chosen Low Code / No Code (LCNC) solutions such as Salesforce platform tools and Apprentice Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to meet regulatory requirements, improve productivity and enhance business processes.  This includes request prioritization, project management, gathering of detailed system requirements, system configuration, test verification and subsequent updating and approving of existing specifications, test scripts, and development of operating procedures, strategies and standards for IT Business Systems.

 

Business Consulting:

  • Coordinate with management to understand business problems and develop effective solutions.
  • Collaborate across all business functions to define opportunities for technology enabled processes
  • Recommend business strategies and ideas to achieve company revenue goals.
  • Works closely with business units to understand and support their operational needs to determine the best technology solution.
  • Readily see the overall business picture and deal with undefined situations holistically.
  • Work with management to identify new business opportunities and write business cases.
  • Maintain clear and complete knowledge on company business architecture and procedures.
  • Stay abreast with business trends and technologies.
  • Analyze business process changes and determine their impact to customers.
  • Implement process improvements for business solution analysis and delivery methodologies.
  • Evaluate business metrics and provide recommendations for future projects.
  • Proactively manage solution implementation roadmaps for business domains

Project Management:

  • Ability to run meetings and forums to drive technology and business strategy.
  • Tracking and driving task items to closure and escalating as required.
  • Collaborate with Business Project Manager in planning and executing assigned projects.
  • Manage projects of all sizes and complexity.
  • Understand project requirements and develop priorities, scope and schedules.
  • Determine resource requirements and identify resources with appropriate skill sets to complete the project.
  • Ensure that project deliverables meet business requirements.
  • Identify and analyze business risks and develop mitigation plans.

Technical Tasks:

  • Responsible for design, architecture, and implementation of business applications with focus on Low-Code/No-Code applications:  Salesforce (and Salesforce based platform) and Apprentice Temp. 
  • Deep understanding of interaction and dependencies and alignment of different initiatives, business unit, and IT strategies.
  • Architect and design business processes and systems solutions in support of business objectives.
  • Identify gaps and provides technical expertise in business requirements for system functional specifications and scales new and current systems, processes, and procedures in a cost-effective manner.
  • Define integration strategies across solutions.
  • Provide post-deployment support to customers as needed.

Lifecycle Management:

  • Define and enhance methodologies for application life cycle management in line with industry best practice and practical experience of continuous improvement.
  • Ensure that applications processes (including those of external service providers) are conducted in line with technical policies, quality policies and applicable standards and legislation.
  • Implement and manage application life cycle management status reporting, metrics and benchmarks

 

What you bring to the team.

  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience with Salesforce or similar LCNC platform
  • 5+ years GMP/Biopharmaceutical/Biotech Industry or regulated industry preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent educational and/or work experience
  • 5+ years of experience leading teams desired
  • Manufacturing Systems, Quality/Lab Systems, Salesforce experience desired.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to all levels of the organization.
  • Strong experience working in cross-functional team.
  • Demonstrated desire to learn new technologies and ability to adapt to new operating models and changing business requirements effectively.
  • Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude. 

 

What you can expect when working at Andelyn.

 

  • The pride of contributing to the development and manufacturing of life-saving therapies
  • The invaluable experience of being a part of building the foundation of a new organization.
  • The opportunity to work alongside experts that have over 10 years in the gene therapy field.
  • Competitive compensation
  • Eligible day one for medical, dental and vision insurance plans with basic vision at 100% company-paid
  • 160 hours of Paid Time Off annually
  • 11 company-paid Paid Holidays plus 2 floating holidays annually.
  • Company-paid Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Match
  • Company Paid short and long-term disability.
  • 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for birth and adoption
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Company Paid LinkedIn Learning access.
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Flexible work options (role specific)

 

Andelyn Biosciences embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or another legally protected status. As an organization, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone ACCTS.