Site ITOT Lead - Manufacturing Site (Schweizerhalle/Klybeck)

Job Description

Role Responsibilities:

• Overall accountable to drive digital & automation roadmap for the site for all areas, to ensure site achieves expected benefits of digital and automation investments
• Manage the site ITOT team consisting of automation and IT associates
• Align with the Global and Regional ITOT Leads on the ITOT strategic direction for the site
• Work with the Global ITOT teams to deliver projects and initiatives.
• Ensure effective deployment and adoption of global digital & automation solutions
• Communicate and coordinate with key stakeholders in the site leadership team on both operational and project activities.
• Manage the budget and project pipeline for the team.
• Support capital projects and smooth transitions to operations
• Ensure site audit readiness for IT and OT
• Ensure 24x7 Support and high reliability for ITOT systems
• Drives digital upskilling and change management across user community on site
• Oversee team performance and provide feedback.
• Develop and implement maintenance and upgrade plans.
• Ensure compliance with GMP regulations and security protocols.
• Coordinate with vendors and partners for support and procurement.

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, automation, engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Automation or IT, in a GMP Pharma environment.
• In-depth knowledge of automation systems and IT infrastructure
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven experience in managing budgets and project pipelines
• Familiarity with GMP regulations and compliance standards
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders
• Fluent Spoken / written German.

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