Band
Level 4
Job Description Summary
The Site ITOT Lead is responsible for leading the Site ITOT organization, ensuring the establishment, maintenance, and improvement of automation and IT processes related to control systems, equipment, IT applications and utilities on site. Role is sitting on the site and engaging Site Leadership Team to understand site strategy, priorities and challenges that enables the role to drive site Automation & Digitalization roadmap.
Job Description
Job Description
Role Responsibilities:
Overall accountable to drive digital & automation roadmap for the site for all areas, to ensure site achieves expected benefits of digital and automation investments
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.
Ensure effective deployment and adoption of global digital & automation solutions
Communicate and coordinate with key stakeholders in the site leadership team on both operational and project activities.
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
Drives digital upskilling and change management across user community on site
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.
Role Requirements:
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
Fluent Spoken / written German.
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Skills Desired
Budget Management, Commercial Acumen, Performance Management (PM), Risk Management, Service Delivery Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Waterfall Model