Tasks & Responsibilities
* Support, manage and lead complex ITOT infrastructure projects typically part of large scale investment projects for pharmaceutical production facilities.
* Support, drive and manage ITOT activities during the complete project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
* Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in scope while adhering to strict Good Automated Manufacturing Practice, regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
* Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and risk management strategies.
* Coordinate with internal cross-functional teams like Automation, Engineering, IT Security, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and external vendors.
* Manage the selection, deployment and integration of hosting technologies essential for production facilities (e.g., virtualized environments, cloud solutions, data centers).
* Provide expertise and oversight regarding the proper selection, procurement, and usage of hardware components within a pharmaceutical production context (e.g., industrial PCs, servers, networking gear, specialized OT hardware).
* Provide expertise and ensure compliance with current industry standards for network topologies and cyber security.
* Effectively communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to executive leadership and stakeholders.
* Ensure successful handover to operational teams, including comprehensive documentation and training.
Must Haves
* A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
* Minimum of five years of experience successfully leading and managing the implementation of large-scale ITOT projects specifically within the pharmaceutical or similarly highly-regulated process industry.
* Demonstrable experience with hosting technologies utilized for production and critical manufacturing systems (e.g., high-availability servers, virtualization, disaster recovery setups).
* Strong technical knowledge of hardware components and their practical application and lifecycle management within pharmaceutical production environments.
* Deep knowledge of technical standards regarding network topologies and cyber security.
* Good technical knowledge of automation systems (Historian PI, MES Pharma Suite, DCS, Logistics, MQTT, UNS, etc.).
* Excellent proficiency in Project Management methodologies and tools.
* In-depth understanding of GMP/GAMP compliance and validation processes for computerized systems.
* Expert-level command of German (C1) and English (C1), both written and spoken, is mandatory for effective cross-border and internal communication.
* Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
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