Control Systems and Infrastructure Support Lead (ITOT Mgmt.)
Core
Lead IT/OT systems engineering and support for highly automated pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance and reliability of control systems.
Role type
Senior IC Control Systems and Infrastructure Support Lead
Builds
Scalable control system architectures and reliable manufacturing computerized systems for drug substance and drug product operations
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Industrial Automation / GMP Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
People leadership, Control Systems strategy, 24/7 technical support, System lifecycle management, Cybersecurity initiatives, Vendor management, Financial planning, Computer system validation, Architecture design, Stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
Emerson DCS DeltaV, MES Syncade, OSIsoft PI, Rockwell Automation, iFIX, FactoryTalk, Studio 5000 Logix, OPC architectures, Antivirus/backup for Control Systems, Purdue Model, Network Segmentation
Technologies
MQTT, Containerization, Emerson DCS DeltaV, MES Syncade, OSIsoft PI, Rockwell Automation AssetCentre, iFIX, FactoryTalk, Studio 5000 Logix
Responsibilities
Provide people leadership and development for a team of site systems engineers and system owners. Maintain the Control Systems strategy and roadmap in collaboration with business partners, IT counterparts, and external vendors. Oversee 24/7 technical support for Manufacturing Computerized Systems (GMP and non-GMP). Proactively manage and mitigate dependencies as global and local systems evolve. Act as the primary technical advisor, fostering seamless collaboration between site operations and IT teams. Drive the reliability, continuous improvement, and lifecycle management of site control systems. Supervise engineering tasks and oversee critical application administration, including patching, upgrades, audit support, performance tuning, and system log maintenance. Contribute to the design and development of scalable control system architectures that align with business requirements. Execute rigorous computer system validation and maintain compliance across the control system lifecycle. Support Cybersecurity initiatives for Manufacturing. Negotiate and Maintain support/service agreements with key vendors. Support OPEX/CAPEX financial planning activities at the site. Represent ITOT as a member of Leadership Teams within the business.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
