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The Site ITOT Head is responsible for leading the Site ITOT organization and drives site Automation roadmap including Process Automation, Robotics and Agentic & AI capabilities. Role is ensuring the establishment, maintenance, and improvement of automation and IT processes related to control systems, equipment, IT applications and utilities on site.The 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.
Key Responsibilities:Overall accountable to drive digital & automation roadmap for the site for all areas, to ensure site achieves expected benefits of digital and automation investmentsManage the site ITOT team consisting of automation and IT associatesAlign with the Global and Platform ITOT Heads on the ITOT strategic direction for the siteWork with the Global ITOT teams to support delivery of projects and initiatives.Ensure effective deployment and adoption of global digital & automation solutions on site levelCommunicate 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 operationsEnsure site audit readiness for IT and OTEnsure 24x7 Support and high reliability for ITOT systemsDrives digital upskilling and change management across user community on siteOversee 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. Essential 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.Strong knowledge of automation systems and IT infrastructureStrong leadership and team management skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to drive automation and digitalization agenda and increase site automation levelProven experience in managing budgets and project pipelinesFamiliarity with GMP regulations and compliance standardsAbility to collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders
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