Automation Manager

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.
  

Managerial tasks:

• 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).