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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

 

 

Hardskills

 

  • 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)

 

 

Softskills

 

  • 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
  • Open communication policy
  • 6 weeks holiday and the possibility of additional days off

 

For questions please contact Alice Brésez.

 

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