Job ID REQ-10033601
Apr 22, 2025
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.
About the Role
Job Description
Role Responsibilities:
1. Overall accountable to drive digital & automation roadmap for the site for all areas, to ensure site achieves expected benefits of digital and automation investments
2. Manage the site ITOT team consisting of automation and IT associates
3. Align with the Global and Regional ITOT Leads on the ITOT strategic direction for the site
4. Work with the Global ITOT teams to deliver projects and initiatives.
5. Ensure effective deployment and adoption of global digital & automation solutions
6. Communicate and coordinate with key stakeholders in the site leadership team on both operational and project activities.
7. Manage the budget and project pipeline for the team.
8. Support capital projects and smooth transitions to operations
9. Ensure site audit readiness for IT and OT
10. Ensure 24x7 Support and high reliability for ITOT systems
11. Drives digital upskilling and change management across user community on site
12. Oversee team performance and provide feedback.
13. Develop and implement maintenance and upgrade plans.
14. Ensure compliance with GMP regulations and security protocols.
15. Coordinate with vendors and partners for support and procurement.
Role Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, automation, engineering or a related field.
2. Minimum of 7 years of experience in Automation or IT, in a GMP Pharma environment.
3. In-depth knowledge of automation systems and IT infrastructure
4. Strong leadership and team management skills
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
6. Proven experience in managing budgets and project pipelines
7. Familiarity with GMP regulations and compliance standards
8. Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders
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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