Applications Engineer - Pharma

Responsibilities

• Serve as the embedded technology partner for the pharma business unit, supporting lab systems, spend tracking, and data automation.
• Administer and optimize the pharma platform stack, including ERP, CRM, ELN, LIMS, and QMS.
• Build internal low-code and custom-built applications to automate repetitive data tasks.
• Design dashboards and solutions using Power BI, SQL, and Python to support leadership decision-making.
• Evaluate and support integrations between LIMS, ELN, instrument software, and downstream data processing.
• Uphold data integrity and user controls aligned with GxP and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 standards.
• Build, pilot, and deploy AI-powered tools, including LLM-based agents, across pharma workflows.
• Lead training and enablement initiatives to drive tool adoption and reduce shadow IT.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting or managing enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, QMS, or LIMS).
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting/programming language (Python, JavaScript, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience building reports and dashboards in a BI platform (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
• Ability to gather requirements directly from end users and iterate prototypes through to production.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for producing system design documentation and SOPs.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a pharma-regulated or compliance-driven environment.
• Experience with GxP-validated systems and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry operations, including regulatory submissions or drug lifecycle management.
• Hands-on experience with ETL tools (Alteryx, dbt, SSIS) and cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS Redshift).
• Salesforce administration or development experience.
• Certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% employer match (immediately vested).
• Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up.
• Flexible PTO policy plus 12 paid holidays.
• $120/month wellness reimbursement and 12 weeks of parental leave.
• Daily lunch provided and dinner provided twice weekly.
• Dog-friendly office space and complimentary EV charging.

About the Company

Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind by creating the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth.