Looking for IT Head -API Manufacturing - ONLY FROM API BACKGROUND

Purpose of the role :

- Lead organization level IT function for an established API Mfg. Group

- Develop and implement IT strategies, Road Map with focus on digitisation.

About the company :

A pure-play Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) company keen on delivering superior products in a regulatory compliant environment. one of the fastest growing API companies globally and at an inflexion point in our growth journey where we are looking to build a vibrant team under dynamic leadership. Backed with 2 manufacturing facilities in India with a combined manufacturing capacity of 800 KL and our flagship facility in Hyderabad is approved by USFDA, EDQM, WHO Geneva, COFEPRIS, KFDA amongst other regulatory agencies

Job Description :

- Develop organisation level IT strategies in an as-is & to-be scenario and align to the business objectives in a cost-efficient manner

- Analyse existing IT infrastructure and areas of improvements around hardware, operating system, communications, software applications, data processing, security system and implementing the same

- Develop and implement overall IT security and ensure utmost protection and privacy of organisation's information and data

- Identify and prioritise opportunities for digitisation and automation and execute the upgradation/implementations with given resources

- Liaison with internal and external stakeholders to effectively manage business environments

- Develop, lead and guide the IT team towards effective implementation of the IT road map with the organisation guidelines and budget laid out

- Manage IT spends and budgets in line with meeting requirements and objectives

Applicant requirements :

- Dynamic professional with 15-20 years of overall experience in end-to-end IT implementation and management including infra, network, applications and security

- BE/ BTech with a post-graduation/ certification in IT system specialisations is preferred

- Substantial experience in a mid-sized API manufacturing is a must

- Hands on experience in back end IT applications (IT QMS, CSV, IT compliance, regulatory audits, automation, etc.) and SAP implementation (including but not limited to PP, MM, S&M, distribution, etc.) related to mfg. set up

- Hands on experience in front end IT applications and systems (SFE, digital, business applications) as well as infra, security, cyber security, hardware, networks, etc.

- Experience in leading and implementing digital and automation initiatives

- Exposure to GMP requirements, USFDA related compliances and handling IT systems compliant to US or Europe standards

- Team management skills with an eye for identifying opportunities and improvements in IT systems and executing the same

What is on Offer.

- Opportunity to lead an organisation level IT function for an established API manufacturing group company.

- Develop and implement IT strategies with focus on digitisation to be abreast in the current times.

- Be the face of IT for the organisation amidst business functions and within the executive level group.

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