Head of Manufacturing IT & Business Systems

Head of Manufacturing IT & Business Systems

Hertfordshire

Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Total package - Competitive + great benefits

An experienced senior IT leader is required for our pharmaceutical manufacturing client to take ownership of Manufacturing IT Services and GxP-regulated Business Systems across its EMEA manufacturing hub. This is a senior leadership role responsible for digital strategy, operational resilience, compliance, business continuity and technology transformation within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading Manufacturing IT Services and Business Systems.
• Driving digital transformation and site technology strategy.
• Ensuring GxP compliance, validation, data integrity and audit readiness.
• Managing technology portfolios, vendors and key stakeholders.
• Building and developing high-performing teams.

Experience required:

• Proven IT leadership experience within pharmaceutical, biotech or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong GxP, CSV, validation and compliance knowledge.
• Experience leading business-critical manufacturing and laboratory systems.
• Act as the regional lead for GxP IT governance and alignment
• A track record delivering digital and business transformation programmes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and leadership skills.

A fantastic opportunity to join a global pharmaceutical organisation and play a key role in shaping the future of digital manufacturing.