For our client, a well-known pharmaceutical company in Basel, we are looking for a ITOT Project Manager Infrastructure (m/f/d).

The perfect Candidate has a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science and at least five years of experience successfully leading and managing the implementation of large-scale ITOT projects specifically within the pharmaceutical or similarly highly-regulated process industry. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) domains, with a proven track record of successful project implementation in highly regulated industries. This role requires exceptional communication skills in both German and English to manage diverse, international teams and stakeholders.

• Support, manage and lead complex ITOT infrastructure projects typically part of large scale investment projects for pharmaceutical production facilities
• Support, drive and manage ITOT activities during the complete project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in scope while adhering to strict Good Automated Manufacturing Practice, regulatory requirements and internal quality standards
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and risk management strategies
• Coordinate with internal cross-functional teams like Automation, Engineering, IT Security, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and external vendors
• Manage the selection, deployment and integration of hosting technologies essential for production facilities (e.g., virtualized environments, cloud solutions, data centers)
• Provide expertise and oversight regarding the proper selection, procurement, and usage of hardware components within a pharmaceutical production context (e.g., industrial PCs, servers, networking gear, specialized OT hardware)
• Provide expertise and ensure compliance with current industry standards for network topologies and cyber security
• Effectively communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to executive leadership and stakeholder
• Ensure successful handover to operational teams, including comprehensive documentation and training

•  A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Minimum of five years of experience successfully leading and managing the implementation of large-scale ITOT projects specifically within the pharmaceutical or similarly highly-regulated process industry
• Demonstrable experience with hosting technologies utilized for production and critical manufacturing systems (e.g., high-availability servers, virtualization, disaster recovery setups)
• Strong technical knowledge of hardware components and their practical application and lifecycle management within pharmaceutical production environments 
• Deep knowledge of technical standards regarding network topologies and cyber security
• Good technical knowledge of automation systems (Historian PI, MES Pharma Suite, DCS, Logistics, MQTT, UNS, etc.
• Excellent proficiency in Project Management methodologies and tools
• In-depth understanding of GMP/GAMP compliance and validation processes for computerized systems
• Expert-level command of German (C1) and English (C1), both written and spoken, is mandatory for effective cross-border and internal communication
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

• German would be a plus

Jan Schmitz-Elsen
Talent Acquisition Consultant
+41 61 500 01 74
jan.schmitz@datalynx.ch 

We look forward to receiving your online application with your CV!