REQ-10085744
Aug 17, 2026
LOC_CN

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

Role Requirements

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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DIV_TO
Information Technology
LOC_CN
Changping County (Beijing)
FCT_IT
Full time
Regular
No
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