Are you an experienced IT leader who thrives in regulated manufacturing environments and wants to make a real impact on compliance, efficiency, and digital transformation? Join us as IT Manager, where you will be responsible for the full IT landscape of our pharmaceutical manufacturing site and play a key role in ensuring reliable, secure, and compliant IT operations that support our strategic and operational goals.

Ophtapharm AG was founded in 2023 from a facility with over 40 years’ experience in the manufacturing of sterile products and is an FDA/EU-GMP certified CMO of pharmaceutical sterile products. On our plant in Hettlingen, high quality products such as sterile eye drops, eye ointments and eye gels are aseptically compounded, filled, tested and packed for worldwide markets.

You will play a pivotal role in safeguarding and shaping the IT backbone of a pharmaceutical manufacturing site, with real influence on compliance, efficiency, and future digitization. This role offers a unique combination of technical depth, leadership responsibility, and business impact in a stable and regulated industry.

IT Manager (m/w) 100 %

Key Responsibilities:

As IT Manager, you will be accountable for the full IT landscape at site level, including:

IT Operations & End-User Support

Ensuring high availability, performance, and support of infrastructure, end-user devices, and manufacturing, laboratory, and office systems.

ERP System Ownership

Acting as the technical ERP owner, overseeing availability, access management, change control, integrations, and compliance with GxP and data integrity requirements.

Cybersecurity Oversight

Maintaining a strong site cybersecurity posture aligned with corporate standards, including endpoint protection, network security, access management, and backup & recovery.

IT Governance, SOPs & Compliance

Owning and maintaining IT SOPs, supporting CSV activities, and representing IT during internal and external audits (e.g. FDA, SwissMedic).

Budget & Vendor Management

Managing the site IT budget (OPEX & CAPEX), forecasting costs, controlling vendor spend, and supporting business cases for IT investments.

Business Projects & Continuous Improvement

Actively contributing to system implementations, upgrades, and digitalisation initiatives, translating business needs into compliant IT solutions.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Leading and developing the site IT team, collaborating closely with site departments and corporate IT (including offshore teams in India), and advising site leadership on IT risks and priorities.

What You Bring:

Education & Experience

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years in an IT leadership role
• Proven experience in a regulated environment (pharma, biotech, medical devices preferred)

Technical & Professional Expertise

• Strong hands-on background in IT infrastructure, end-user support, and ERP systems
• Solid experience with GxP systems, CSV, IT SOPs, and controlled documentation
• Good understanding of cybersecurity controls in regulated environments
• Experience managing IT budgets, vendors, and external service providers

Personal Competencies

• German as a first language and fluent English
• Ability to balance operational demands with governance and compliance
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Confident working under audit and inspection pressure

Working Conditions:

• Primarily on-site at our Hettlingen manufacturing site
• Regular collaboration with offshore support teams in India

Why Join Us?

At Ophtapharm AG, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our IT operations and contribute to delivering reliable, secure, and compliant IT systems that support the manufacturing of high-quality sterile ophthalmic products. You will work in an environment that values teamwork, continuous learning, and innovative thinking, where your leadership can drive meaningful digital transformation.

Ready to lead IT excellence and help us build a culture of operational reliability and continuous improvement? Apply today and make a lasting impact on our site’s technology and business success.

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Ophtapharm AG

Riethofstrasse 1

HR Hettlingen, Human Resources, will be happy to assist you. Tel: +41 52 304 13 23.