ITOT and Automation Site Head Torre

Summary
The Site Information Technology & Operational Technology (ITOT) and Automation Head is responsible for leading the Site ITOT organization, ensuring the establishment, maintenance, and improvement of automation and IT processes related to control systems, equipment, IT applications and utilities on site.

The role is sitting on the site and engaging Site Leadership Team to understand site strategy, priorities and challenges that enables the role to drive site Automation & Digitalization roadmap.

Drive innovation and impact through cutting-edge robotics, automation, and AI as the leader of integrated ITOT at a world‑class pharmaceutical site.

About the Role
Key Responsibilities:

Overall accountable to drive digital & automation roadmap for the site for all areas, to ensure site achieves expected benefits of digital and automation investments

Manage the site ITOT team consisting of automation and IT associates

Align with the Global and Platform ITOT Heads on the ITOT strategic direction for the site

Work with the Global ITOT teams to support delivery of projects and initiatives.

Ensure effective deployment and adoption of global digital & automation solutions on site level

Communicate and coordinate with key stakeholders in the site leadership team on both operational and project activities.

Manage the budget and project pipeline for the team.

Support capital projects and smooth transitions to operations

Ensure site audit readiness for IT and OT

Ensure 24x7 Support and high reliability for ITOT systems

Drives digital upskilling and change management across user community on site

Oversee team performance and provide feedback.

Develop and implement maintenance and upgrade plans.

Ensure compliance with GMP regulations and security protocols.

Coordinate with vendors and partners for support and procurement.

Essential Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Automation, Engineering or a related field.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in Automation or IT, in a GMP Pharma environment.

Strong knowledge of automation systems and IT infrastructure

Strong leadership and team management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to drive automation and digitalization agenda and increase site automation level

Proven experience in managing budgets and project pipelines

Familiarity with GMP regulations and compliance standards

Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and key stakeholders

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

This role is based can be based in Torre Annunziata. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Division: Operations

Business Unit: Information Technology

Location: Italy

Site: Torre Annunziata

Company / Legal Entity: IT08 (FCRS = IT008) Novartis Farma S.p.A.

Functional Area: Technology Transformation

Job Type: Full time

Employment Type: Regular

Shift Work: No

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