For our pharmaceutical client in Amsterdam region we are looking for an Automation Manager.
Job responsibilities:
Enhanced Security Network Administration, Coordination and Supervision:
- Ensuring and maintaining compliance to Directives regarding OT-Security;
- Keeping all architectural and configuration documentation as-built as well as information in OT-Security administrative systems;
- Maintaining the IT-Security Interface and firewall configuration.
Implementation and Update Projects for GxP Systems - including documented testing, and qualification where needed:
- System software updates and patches;
- New implementations or integrations as part of new equipment installment - together with Project & Plant Engineering and Qualification & Validation;
- Functional Recipe updates and modifications as needed in consultation with client departments such as Operations, QA and QC, Supply Chain;
- Participating in continuous improvement projects.
Administration and Life-Cyle Operations for GxP Systems:
- System and User Administration;
- Backup, Restore, and Disaster Recovery;
- Technical Maintenance of Operational GxP Systems;
- Coordination of Local Network Service Providers & Vendors;
- Life Cycle Management / Annual (Audit Trail) Reviews, Computerized Systems Validation Compliance Activities.
- Ensuring that roles and responsibilities within the team are described and communicated adequately;
- Setting yearly targets, implementing appraisals and progress evaluations throughout the year;
- Developing the team performance as well the competencies of the individual team members;
- Ensuring appropriate project and resource scheduling both within the team and with all stakeholders as well as senior management.
- Bachelor or Masters' degree in an IT or Process Automation related technical field;
- Preferably several years of relevant experience in the (Bio-)pharmaceutical industry;
- Several years of line management experience in a comparable environment;
- Project management education (IPMA, PMI or equivalent) is a plus;
- Advanced knowledge of mainstream process automation systems, more specifically Emerson DeltaV and/or Siemens PCS7;
- In-depth network system knowledge and experience with IT- and OT-security topics;
- Knowledge of relevant cGMP and industry standards and guides such as ISPE GAMP5, ISPE Baseline Guide 5, and experience with current Computerized Systems Validation standards and best practices;
- Fluent in English is a requirement, proficiency in Dutch and/or German is plus
- You reside in and are eligible to work in The Netherlands (valid work permit).