Head IT-OT Infrastructure & Projects

Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.

At SKAN, healthy growth is important to us. We are always looking for talented individuals to fill a wide range of roles. Apply now!

Overview

Industry 4.0, IoT, cloud-to-edge, security and digitalisation – the merging of IT and OT is progressing. Play an active role in shaping this transformation and contribute your expertise in an international environment! At SKAN, you will lead a dedicated team of IT-OT Network/Security Engineers and System/Application Engineers and contribute to the success of the SKAN Group through innovative projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for setting up and managing the newly created IT-OT team within the ICT department and strategic further development of the IT-OT organisation in line with company objectives.
• Managing cross-divisional IT-OT projects, including resource planning and budget responsibility, in compliance with regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ensuring the smooth operation of the IT OT infrastructure and OT applications; close collaboration with internal and external partners for error analyses and troubleshooting (2nd and 3rd level support).
• Introduction and maintenance of change processes, creation and ongoing updating of operating manuals and technical documentation.
• Ensuring all qualification and validation requirements in a highly regulated environment (GxP).
• Evaluating and implementing modern technologies such as (cloud-to-)edge computing and (I)IoT solutions in order to expand the OT infrastructure in a future-oriented manner.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed studies (Bachelor / Master) in computer science or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of experience in managing IT teams, preferably in the IT-OT area or in close cooperation with OT departments.
• Extensive experience with market-leading IT and OT technologies, infrastructures and applications.
• ITIL certification and in-depth knowledge of CSV mandatory.
• Knowledge of business analyses & requirement engineering.
• Proven, in-depth project experience in the SME and/or pharmaceutical environment.
• Additional technical qualifications such as Citrix Expert, Microsoft Admin or VCP an advantage.
• Fluency in English and German is mandatory (C1).

Soft Skills

• Experience in leading diverse teams in an international environment.
• Strong communication skills and a high level of conflict resolution expertise.
• Strong persuasiveness and determination in realising goals, coupled with a high demand for quality.
• High level of process understanding, especially in a regulated environment (GxP/CSV requirements).
• Initiative and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.

We Offer You

• An open and collegial corporate culture.
• Room for ideas.
• Support through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy.
• Intensive and job-orientated induction training.
• Short decision-making processes and flat hierarchies.
• 6 weeks holiday and the possibility of additional days off.

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