Application Support Specialist (Custom Apps & Site Support) Novocure Inc United States, Hampshire, Portsmouth May 29, 2026
Description:
Application Support Specialist (Custom Apps & Site Support) At Novocure, every role contributes to extending the lives of people living with cancer. As a Application Support Specialist you will be responsible for providing application support with a primary focus on the MaxPoint platform. This role serves as an internal point of contact and subjectmatter resource for MaxPoint support, ensuring issues are triaged, investigated, and resolved efficiently and in alignment with Novocure's standard of excellence. The Application Support Specialist will also backup other members of the Application Support team by providing support across Novocure's application portfolio, assisting users with incident resolution, training, documentation, and approved workarounds. This position requires strong analytical skills, the ability to develop deep functional expertise in priority applications, and the flexibility to support both global application needs. This is a fulltime, exempt position based in our Portsmouth, NH office, reporting to the Head of Global IT Support Services. What You'll Do Primary Focus
- MaxPoint Application Support Act as a support resource and escalation point for the MaxPoint application
Triage, analyze, and resolve MaxPointrelated incidents, requests, and defects
Develop and maintain deep functional knowledge of MaxPoint workflows, integrations, and business use cases
Partner closely with business stakeholders, application owners, vendors, and solution architects to resolve issues and improve system reliability
Support testing, validation, and rollout of MaxPoint enhancements, fixes, and updates Triage incoming application tickets as needed, identifying missing information and assessing impact and effort
Supporting employees on site
Analyze assigned tickets to determine root cause and appropriate resolution paths
Provide timely, professional guidance and training to business users as needed
Manage assigned workload and priorities while adhering to internal SLAs
Clearly communicate root causes, reproduction steps, and proposed solutions to development and architecture teams
Contribute to application documentation, training materials, and knowledge base content
Support testing, validation, and release activities for applications as needed Assist with incident coordination and communication during highimpact or timesensitive issues About You Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent relevant experience.
About of 3-5 years of experience supporting custom or enterprise application systems Demonstrated experience serving as a primary support owner for a critical business application
Ability to develop and maintain deep functional expertise in priority platforms while supporting a broader application portfolio
Experience working with application vendors and internal technical teams to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions
Background and experience in the Healthcare / Life Sciences industry preferred
Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems is a plus but not required Knowledge & Skills Strong application triage, troubleshooting, and rootcause analysis skills
Ability to translate business requirements into technical understanding and support documentation
Proven customerservice mindset with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical users
Experience contributing to training materials, functional documentation, and knowledge base articles
Strong timemanagement skills with the ability to prioritize work based on business impact
Ability to act as a calm, reliable escalation point during incidents
Strong analytical, problemsolving, and business process improvement skills
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with global and regional user groups
Cultural sensitivity when working with colleagues across regions
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Goaldirected, selfmotivated, and persistent in driving issues through to resolution What We Offer This pay rangewhich Novocure expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting is $85,000
This position may also be eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant in addition to a full range of benefits. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and skills demonstrated.
NOVOFLEX
We offer a flexible, trust-based hybrid working model for most of our office-based roles. Employees are asked to be in the office an average of three days per week, with the flexibility to choose which days' work best for them. We understand that life is not always predictable, so if you need to adjust your schedule, such as leaving early or starting late occasionally, we trust you to balance your time in a way that works for both you and Novocure.
ABOUTNOVOCURE
Novocure is a company with a powerful mission, to extend the lives of people living with some of the most aggressive forms of cancer. Here your work will have a direct impact on patients and those who care about them. Join a team of passionate, collaborative people who support each other, challenge one another, and innovate together. Here, you'll connect, grow, and make a real difference. We're a company with the drive of a startup and the strength that comes with 25 years of success. Novocure operates at a rare crossroad, where advanced medical technology converges with cutting-edge biotechnology. We are the only company to develop and commercialize Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields), a proprietary, groundbreaking therapy designed to disrupt cancer cell division.
With us you will find a unique combination of laboratory research work alongside engineering development of advanced technologies.
This fusion of disciplines positions us as true pioneers in oncology innovation, leading a new frontier in the treatment of aggressive cancers. Our patient-forwardvalues
- innovation
- focus
- drive
- courage
- trust
- empathy Novocure is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veteran and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.