IT Business Partner Manufacturing & R&D
Listed on 2026-02-23
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IT/Tech
IT Consultant, IT Project Manager, IT Business Analyst, Systems Analyst
IT Business Partner for Manufacturing & R&D
Bedford - 180 Hartwell Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 United States
Country
United States
Shift
1st
About the Position IntroductionWerfen
Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors.
Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.
OverviewJob Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director IT & Digital Enablement, North America, the IT Business Partner (IT BP) is responsible for bridging the gap between business stakeholders and the IT department. This position requires a deep understanding of the business operations, processes, and technologies to identify opportunities and support the implementation of IT solutions that drive business value. The IT BP will work closely with various departments and business units to understand their IT needs, provide strategic guidance, and ensure that the IT department is aligned with the overall business objectives.
IT BP will act as a translator, helping to ensure that the IT department understands the business's needs and objectives, while also ensuring that the business stakeholders understand the capabilities and limitations of the IT department. IT BP will work closely with both sides to identify opportunities for improvement, streamline processes, lead projects, and provide support in the implementation of those initiatives designated by the IT BP Director to ensure that technology solutions are aligned with the business's goals and objectives.
Key Accountabilities
- Act as a liaison between the business stakeholders and the IT department, facilitating communication and ensuring that both sides understand each other's needs and requirements.
- Analyze the business's processes and systems to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for technology solutions that can streamline operations and improve efficiencies.
- Collaborate with the IT department to ensure that technology solutions are aligned with the business's goals and objectives.
- Manage projects related to technology solutions, including project planning, requirements gathering, testing, and deployment.
- Develop deep knowledge of the WW processes and build both horizontal and vertical relationships with business and IT leaders that deliver business impact.
- Work with business stakeholders to define and document business requirements and translate those requirements into technical specifications, functional requirements, and systems design documents for the IT department.
- Work with the IT department to develop and implement testing plans and procedures to ensure that technology solutions meet business requirements and are delivered on time and within budget.
- Provide functional support and training to the business stakeholders for optimal utilization of available applications and on new technology solutions.
- Develop and monitor KPI to evaluate the quality of the information and the level of usage of each application developed by the IT team after implementation.
- Provide leadership to the business team to guarantee the progress of the different information systems projects.
- Act as the principal technology advisor to the Business and provide guidance to the business on technology solutions and best practices to effectively utilize technology.
- Identify and manage risks and issues associated with technology projects, and develop and implement mitigation…
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