Lead Principal Support Engineer -Life Sciences

Oracle
United States
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward technically proficient professionals with experience in Life Sciences and strong cross-functional collaboration skills, comfortable with resolving complex technical issues and managing external customer relationships in the US.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 6-10 years of technical support experience in Life Sciences and a track record of managing complex customer interactions
    — “6-10 years of experience in technical support or technical consulting.”
  • Individuals with hands-on experience in Oracle Life Sciences Safety products and a background in UNIX scripting and database technologies
    — “Hands-on experience with Oracle Argus Safety and/or Empirica Signal.”
  • Professionals who thrive in high-pressure environments and can balance detailed technical analysis with customer service delivery
    — “Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.”

Things to consider

  • US-based employees must comply with immunization and occupational health mandates
    — “Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates”
  • The role may involve on-call responsibilities and identity verification using biometric data
    — “As part of Oracle's onboarding process and consistent with applicable law, US-based employees are required to complete identity verification, which involves the collection and processing of their biometric information.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to replicate and diagnose technical issues using database analysis and technical design specifications
    — “Analyse databases, review technical design specifications, and replicate reported issues.”
  • Showcase your experience in influencing customer support strategies and driving continuous improvement initiatives
    — “Influence customer support strategy focusing on value achievement and targeted outcomes.”
  • Emphasize your expertise in UNIX scripting, XML, and Oracle SQL/PLSQL in your resume and interview responses
    — “Expertise in UNIX scripting, XML, JavaScript, Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle databases.”
  • Demonstrate your capability to manage high-priority customer interactions and meet strict SLA requirements
    — “Manage high-priority customer interactions and provide solutions within defined SLAs.”
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance regulations in your application materials
    — “In-depth understanding of Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance regulations and processes.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • resolving technical issues
  • managing customer interactions
Typical background
technical supportpharmaceutical industry

Skills & requirements

Required

Technical SupportProblem-solvingCustomer Service

Preferred

Drug Safety RegulationsOracle Databases

Stack & domain

Technical SupportTechnical ConsultingProblem-solvingTime ManagementCustomer FocusDrug SafetyPharmacovigilanceOracle Argus SafetyEmpirica SignalWindowsUnixLinuxUNIX ScriptingXMLJavaScriptOracle SQLPl/sqlOracle DatabasesCommunicationTeamworkAdaptabilityHealthcarePharmaceuticalsIT Support

About the role

Original posting from Oracle

Description

Principal Support Engineer - Life Sciences/Safety Products

⁠⁠⁠As a member of the Support organization, you will be the primary point of contact for customers, providing technical assistance via phone and web portals. You will troubleshoot Oracle Life Sciences Safety products, ensuring high-quality support while adhering to industry regulations and Oracle’s customer service standards. Our team operates around the clock to adapt to customer needs, ensuring continuous success and patient safety.

Requirements:

6-10 years of experience in technical support or technical consulting.

Strong problem-solving skills, excellent time management, and a customer-focused mindset.

In-depth understanding of Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance regulations and processes.

Hands-on experience with Oracle Argus Safety and/or Empirica Signal.

Proficiency in Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems.

Expertise in UNIX scripting, XML, JavaScript, Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle databases.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to Oracle’s Life Sciences Safety products.Analyse databases, review technical design specifications, and replicate reported issues.Manage high-priority customer interactions and provide solutions within defined SLAs.Work closely with cross-functional teams and global colleagues to resolve complex cases.Identify and document system defects, implement creative workarounds, and contribute to knowledge management.Manage complex external customer relationships with a high degree of variability.Influence customer support strategy focusing on value achievement and targeted outcomes.Develop complex continuous improvement strategies.Act as the single point of contact for cross-organizational support escalations Provide support processes expertise and advise on expectations for both internal stakeholders and external clients.Contribute to internal team value and improvements.

Disclaimer:

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $83,500 to $187,000 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
  • Short term disability and long term disability
  • Life insurance and AD&D
  • Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
  • 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
  • Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
  • Paid parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Financial planning and group legal
  • Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

As part of Oracle's onboarding process and consistent with applicable law, US-based employees are required to complete identity verification, which involves the collection and processing of their biometric information. Accommodations to this requirement may be granted following an individualized assessment.

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Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

Source: Oracle careers

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