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Join us as a LIMS Product Owner and Technical Lead for OneLab, the BIOVIA LIMS that supports laboratory testing across Altria's Operating Companies! In this role, you'll advance quality computer systems by applying deep technical expertise to design and optimize system capabilities and workflows that improve consistency, usability, and control while aligning with compliance and operational needs.\nWe're looking for a hands-on technical leader who can translate laboratory science into software solutions. They will also strengthen collaboration across functions to improve solution quality, speed up delivery, and build confidence among partners. This position is based in Richmond, VA, with a hybrid work schedule (Tuesday through Thursday in the office). Relocation benefits are available.\nWhat you will be doing:\nProduct Ownership and Platform Delivery\nBeing responsible for the OneLab LIMS platform end to end, including scope, MVP definition, release sequencing, and SOWs for enhancements and upgrades.\nLeading platform upgrades from readiness and gap assessment through testing and go-live, including prioritizing fixes and replacing customizations with out-of-box functionality.\nDefining and maintaining method architecture and configuration standards that simplify the system and reduce lab and development effort.\nMethod Development and System Configuration\nLeading recipe and method development for laboratory customers\nConfiguring and supporting sample login workflows, admin configuration, and system administration.\nDesigning data import solutions for external contract labs, including testing of data files and spec sheets.\nIntegrations, Reporting, and Data\nLeading instrument integration and metrology activities, including instrument setup, connectivity, events, resolving issues, and auditing.\nSupporting system integrations\nQuality, Compliance, and Risk Management\nMaintaining QMS documentation, work instructions, and control documents to support system and business changes.\nPrioritizing and resolving open compliance and system-related items to ensure timely risk mitigation.\nEstablishing testing best practices that improve edge-case coverage and the use of representative data.\nStakeholder Engagement and Team Leadership\nTranslating lab-scientist language into implementable software requirements using visual mock-ups, use cases, workflow diagrams, and live demos.\nLeading and coaching method developers\nFacilitating regular business partner alignment across scientific, quality, and IT teams\nDelivering end-user training and organizational change management for new functionality.\nWe want you to have:\nBachelor's degree or advanced degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field\nCertified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification preferred.\n5+ years of educational and/or work experience with laboratory or scientific systems.\nHands-on experience developing or supporting a LIMS in a regulated laboratory environment preferred.\nExperience as a product owner or team lead on a system implementation or upgrade preferred.\nExperience in instrument and system integrations preferred.\nWorking knowledge of QMS documentation, validation, and User Acceptance Testing preferred.\nFamiliarity with analytical testing workflows preferred.\nStrong written and oral communication, critical thinking, and the ability to translate scientific needs into technical solutions.\nStrong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and meet commitments in a dynamic environment.\nThe starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $104,900.00 - $152,150.00.\nWhy You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria\nAt Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported - both at work and in life. 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