ITOT Specialist (m/f/d) / ITOT-Spezialist (m/w/d)

Step into a rare opportunity to shape a site from the ground up. As the ITOT Specialist (m/f/d) in Halle, you will play a pivotal role in building and enabling Novartis’ new Radioligand Therapy manufacturing site, acting as the first on-site ITOT presence in Germany. This role goes beyond day-to-day operations: you will partner closely with site leadership, engineering, and external suppliers to deliver critical capital projects, establish compliant information technology and operational technology systems, and support validation activities in a highly regulated environment. If you thrive in complex, fast-moving settings, enjoy taking ownership, and want to see the tangible impact of your work on a growing site, this role offers exceptional visibility, responsibility, and long-term career scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site information technology and operational technology lead supporting the build-out of the Halle manufacturing site
• Coordinate suppliers and partners across information technology and operational technology during construction, installation, and commissioning phases
• Lead validation and testing activities, ensuring traceability between user requirements, specifications, and compliant system delivery
• Partner with site leadership and engineering teams to deliver capital projects on time, within scope, and to quality standards
• Ensure compliance with security, quality, health, safety, and environmental standards across all ITOT activities
• Support transition from project execution into stable operations, enabling reliable day-to-day site performance
• Communicate progress, risks, and priorities clearly to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information technology, computer science, or a closely related discipline
• At least five years of experience in information technology or operational technology roles within regulated industries
• Proven experience supporting site build, capital projects, or system implementation in a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of validation, testing, and compliance requirements within good manufacturing practice environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead stakeholders, manage suppliers, and influence without direct authority
• Fluency in English and German, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working in pharmaceutical or automotive environments with exposure to system validation activities