ITOT Head Puurs

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Your tasks include:

• 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.
• Communicate and coordinate with key stakeholders in the site leadership team on both operational and project activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and site leadership.
• 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
• 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.

What you bring to the position:

• 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

Why Novartis:

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we 
achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us Learn more here: 

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Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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