Senior Scientist - ELN & Data Specialist, Global Technical Development
Orchard Therapeutics
In this role you will drive laboratory digitalisation and data management to support data-driven scientific innovation. You will optimise the ELN for daily lab use and build a central data repository to connect R&D, Quality and IT. You collaborate with scientists and stakeholders to translate requirements into ELN configurations, integrations and dashboards. This position combines hands-on ELN administration with advanced data methods to enable compliant, scalable decision making. A meaningful hook is shaping data infrastructure that underpins regulatory-ready product development.
Responsibilities- Collaborate with R&D, Quality and IT to capture ELN requirements
- Analyse workflows to identify automation opportunities
- Configure ELN modules (Inventory, Registry, Workflows) for sample tracking
- Design and implement ELN integrations via APIs
- Develop custom ELN workflows and perform testing/troubleshooting
- Create dashboards and reports to monitor R&D data
- Provide ELN training and day-to-day user support
- Monitor data integrity and compliance with ELN policies
- Liaise with ELN support and Kyowa Kirin Group for ELN initiatives
- Lead development of a central Technical Development data repository
- Coordinate data capture methods and long-term analytical goals with Quality and IT
- Support adoption of LIMS as part of expansion initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- 3+ years in a scientific laboratory environment with ELN administration and data science experience
- Experience configuring schemas and custom ELN workflows
- Preferably Benchling ELN experience
- Knowledge of Cell and Gene Therapy industry is desirable
- Strong programming skills (Python, JavaScript, or Java); SQL experience preferred
- Experience in laboratory informatics or data management tools
- Understanding of GxP, ALCOA+ and 21 CFR 11 requirements
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
- Analytical mindset
- Collaborative communication
- Independence with teamwork
- ELN administration
- Workflow automation
- API integrations
Reference: WJ-747_30155550