KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own end-to-end IT leadership for the Pharma Manufacturing & R&D Sites covering IT Operations, Digital Manufacturing, Automation, Smart Labs and OT systems.
- Act as the primary technology partner to Site Leadership, Manufacturing, R&D, and Engineering teams.
- Drive Industry 4.0, Smart Factory, Smart Labs, and IoT initiatives across shop-floor, labs, warehouses and utilities.
- Ensure reliable, secure and compliant operation of core manufacturing systems including MES, LIMS, DCS, SCADA, Historian and Serialization.
- Lead digital transformation programs focused on predictive maintenance, real-time analytics, AI/ML use cases and paperless manufacturing.
- Ensure full compliance with GxP, Data Integrity (ALCOA+), CSV, and regulatory expectations (USFDA, EMA, MHRA, etc.).
- Manage site IT budgets, vendors, system integrators and technology partners.
- Build and mentor high-performing site IT and automation teams with strong succession planning.
- Collaborate with Global IT, Architecture and Digital teams to align site initiatives with enterprise standards.
YEAR ONE CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS:
- Stabilize and standardize all critical manufacturing and R&D systems at the site.
- Define a Digital roadmap for Manufacturing & R&D IT inline with functional goals and strategies.
- Deliver at least 3-5 high-impact Industry 4.0 / IoT use cases with measurable business value.
- Leverage use of AI and ML in Batch manufacturing, automation and predictive maintenance.
- Improve system availability, data integrity and audit readiness across the site.
- Establish a robust IT/OT governance framework with high security.
- Build strong credibility and trust with Site Leadership and Global IT stakeholders.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Technology or related discipline.
- 22+ years of experience leveraging Information Technology, Digital, IoT and Industry 4.0 in large-scale manufacturing environments.
- Minimum 10+ years in Pharma / Life Sciences manufacturing with strong exposure to regulated systems.
- Proven leadership experience managing complex IT, Automation and OT landscapes at manufacturing sites.
- Deep understanding of MES, DCS, SCADA, LIMS, Historian, Serialization and Cloud-based analytics platforms.
- Strong experience in regulatory inspections, audits and remediation programs.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and executive presence.
- Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on when required in a plant environment.
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