Are you ready to truly bridge IT and industrial production – both strategically and operationally?
A leading Swiss MedTech company with international growth ambitions is looking for an experienced and visionary leader to take on a key role in IT Operations.
As Head of IT, you will lead a team of approx. 25 professionals and take full responsibility for the technological backbone of digitally driven production and logistics processes – across multiple global sites. You will work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Management, actively shaping the company’s transformation toward a Smart Factory.
Your Mission
* Lead and develop a team with three team leads: IT Logistics, IT Industrialization, and IT Production
* Take end-to-end responsibility for operating and enhancing shopfloor IT systems (ERP, MES, SCADA, PLC, Q-systems) in a regulated environment
* Ensure and continuously improve IT-enabled logistics processes (WMS/WCS, Track & Trace, Serialization, UDI) including SAP integration
* Further develop the IT service portfolio with a strong focus on security, ISMS, and compliance (GxP/CSV)
* Support international production projects (currently CH/DE/CN; USA in preparation)
* Design and scale a standardized, future-proof IT architecture for production and logistics
* Manage and deliver complex ICT and automation projects – including full budget, resource, and risk ownership
Your Profile
* Minimum 4–5 years in a comparable leadership role in industry, MedTech, or life sciences
* Strong technical foundation combined with strategic vision and proven leadership skills
* Solid experience with production-related systems (ERP, MES, SCADA, PLC); ideally in a GMP-/CSV-/GxP-regulated environment
* Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies (Smart Factory, edge devices, data analytics, digital twin, etc.)
* Proven experience in project and stakeholder management in an international setting
* Excellent command of German and English (both required)
* Willingness to travel approx. 10% (primarily DE, CN; US projects in the pipeline)
What Awaits You
* Strategic leadership role in an innovation-driven, fast-growing MedTech environment
* High-impact transformation projects in a future-proof industry
* Highly competent team with a clear vision and collaborative spirit
* Flexible working models (80–100%), hybrid work culture
* Competitive compensation package (CHF 150,000–200,000 all-in, depending on experience)
Sounds like a fit?
If you're ready to help lead the digital evolution of a global MedTech player, let’s connect.
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