Functional Application Specialist

Company: Labcorp
Location: Princeton
Posted on: September 11, 2023

Job Description:

Labcorp is recruiting a Functional Application Specialist for a dynamic team in the Princeton, NJ area. This position can also potentially be Remote based.GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:Functional Application Specialists work in their areas of expertise to support and streamline business processes, and design the PeopleSoft system to support those processes. - The key role of these specialists is to lead the efficient consolidation of LabCorp Financial Systems into one system supported by PeopleSoft with minimal customizations to the new system.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKSJOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Provides business function owners with functional support and an understanding of the PeopleSoft Accounts Payable system functions as they relate to business functions
• Manage System Accounts Payable support cases per the team Service Level Agreements
• Awareness of upstream and downstream module impact and ability to collaborate with other applications' managers to resolve end to end issues
• Facilitate Process Improvements for Accounts Payable - Facilitates data gathering and design sessions; recommends preliminary gap resolution based on business requirements and desired functionality
• Foresees and facilitates resolution of risks and issues
• Anticipates and identifies opportunities to minimize system customizations, including recommending process changes to avoid customizing the system
• Translates business functions requirements into functional specifications for the PeopleSoft system
• Works with IT/Technical counterpart to deliver any technical solutions
• Assists with system configuration and testing
• Analyzes and diagnoses problems encountered within PeopleSoft and recommends solutions
• Designs modifications/required enhancements, and anticipates and analyzes the impact on the rest of the system
• Provides estimates of effort and work plans associated with modifications
• Provides guidance and review for capability developersRequired:
  • Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related technical field.
  • Minimum 5 years demonstrated expertise within specialty area.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to provide clear messages to all levels within Labcorp.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers and constituents at all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills using innovative thinking.
  • Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated a high degree of initiative and ability to work collaboratively.
  • Proven history of successful project completion.Preferred:
    • Advanced degree in business, finance or other related field.
    • Familiarity with FDA regulatory/systems validation requirements and process.
    • Working knowledge and experience with healthcare / drug development industry, business functions, applications and technology.
    • Experience operating in a global, matrix organization. -COMPETENCIES
      • Project Management Skills
      • Communications Skills
      • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
      • Team Skills
      • Influencing Skills
      • Negotiation Skills
      • Organizational SkillsWORKING CONDITIONS
        • Remote Position
        • 25% TravelPay Range: $66,306 to $125,228. Benefits: All job offers will be -based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. -Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please -.Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our -. -

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