Head ITOT Schaftenau DP

Job ID: REQ-10051223
Date: Sep 02, 2025
Location: Schaftenau, Austria
Division: Operations
Business Unit: CTS
Company / Legal Entity: AT33 Novartis Pharmaceutical Manufacturing GmbH
Functional Area: Technology Transformation
Job Type: Full time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift Work: No

Summary

The Site ITOT Lead is responsible for leading the Site ITOT organization, ensuring the establishment, maintenance, and improvement of automation and IT processes related to control systems, equipment, IT applications and utilities on site.

About the Role

Your tasks include:

Manage the site ITOT team consisting of automation and IT associates
Align with the Global and Regional ITOT Leads on the ITOT strategic direction for the site
Work with the Global ITOT teams to deliver projects and initiatives
Communicate and coordinate with key stakeholders in the site leadership team on both operational and project activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and site leadership
Manage the budget and project pipeline for the team
Support capital projects and smooth transitions to operations
Ensure site audit readiness for IT and OT
Ensure 24x7 Support and high reliability for ITOT systems
Oversee 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

What you bring to the position:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Automation, Engineering or related field
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Automation or IT, in a GMP Pharma environment
In-depth knowledge of automation systems and IT infrastructure
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven experience in managing budgets and project pipelines
Familiarity with GMP regulations and compliance standards
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders

What we offer:

In addition to a basic salary in line with the market, we offer an attractive bonus/incentive program, a modern company pension, childcare facilities, 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, training and development programs and worldwide career opportunities within the Novartis Group. The basic salary for this position consists of the minimum salary of € 84,864.64 / year (full-time). The actual salary will be significantly higher, depending on experience, qualifications and competencies.

Overpayment possible depending on experience
A secure working relationship in a state-of-the-art workplace
Subsidized lunch
Exciting training and further education opportunities (local pharmaceutical training modules)
Employee referral program (€1,500 bonus)
Discounted shopping (local shops)
Modern company pension
24-hour accident insurance
Childcare facilities
14 weeks of fully paid parental leave

Diversity & Inclusion

Novartis is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We create an inclusive workplace that fosters innovation and empowers employees to reach their full potential.

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Head ITOT Schaftenau DP

Novartis Pharma GmbH

Head ITOT Schaftenau DP

Head ITOT Schaftenau DP

Hauptstandort

Novartis Pharma GmbH

Novartis Pharma GmbH

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