CordenPharma is a leading full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients and pharmaceuticals Drug Products (DP) and packaging capabilities with > 2’600 employees across the world. Our services enable pharmaceutical and biotech companies to manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network in Europe and the US offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates; Injectables; Highly Potent & Oncology; and Small Molecules. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the well-being of patients.

To strengthen our Global team in Basel (CH) or Plankstadt (Germany) we are looking as soon as possible for an

CordenPharma is one of the leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMO) and develops and produces active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicines and associated packaging services on behalf of its customers as a “full-service” service provider. The group employs around 3,000 people.

Our network in Europe and the USA offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms: peptides, lipids & carbohydrates, injectables, highly potent active ingredients & oncology and small molecules. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the benefit of patients.

CordenPharma International (CPI) acts as the management company of the CordenPharma Group. In addition to the Executive Leadership Team, CPI has central functions such as Sales & Marketing, Legal, HR and Corporate Development, which work for the CordenPharma Group across locations and at an international level.

We are looking for an IT Manager as soon as possible.

SUMMARY

Responsabilities include :

• As IT Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, further development, and optimization of the local IT-infrastructure, applications, and security of our location in Chenove.
• Lead, mentor and develop the local IT-team, to ensure we deliver effective support to the business.
• Plan, execute, and manage IT projects, such as system upgrades, new implementations, and digital transformation initiatives, within budget and on-time.
• Budget planning and procurement of all Servers, PCs, printers, telecommunication equipment, for the sites.
• Ensure the security of the IT-infrastructure, according to the industry best practice, with guidance from our IT-Security team.
• Ensure IT systems and infrastructure adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements, including GxP (Good Practice) guidelines, and CSV requirements.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• 5 years of management experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and management.
• Ability to collaborate at business level in French and English.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and within the IT-team.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Leadership skills: Ability to lead and inspire a team, foster collaboration, and drive the IT department’s success.
• Project Management: Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth understanding of ITIL processes, and preferably pharmaceutical IT systems.
• Regulatory Acumen: Thorough knowledge of regulatory frameworks specific to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Problem Solving: Adept at troubleshooting, identifying solutions, and implementing new technologies that support business objectives.