Head of Information Technology

Dear Candidates,

Greetings of the day!

Cluster Head IT (GM and above)

Purpose :

To lead and create & execute strategy align technology initiatives that support innovation, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and data security across all business functions.

Role & responsibilities

1. IT Strategy & Leadership :

• Develop and execute IT strategy

  aligned with the company's business and regulatory goals.
• Lead

  digital transformation initiatives

  across departments (e.g., R&D, manufacturing, QA, regulatory affairs).
• Assist manufacturing units in adopting

  Industry 4.0

  solutions (automation, AI).
• Strategizing and implementing technology that results in company growth.
• Effective MIS Generation with Minimum Effort and Duplication of Effort.

2. Infrastructure & Operations Management :

• Oversee

  IT infrastructure

  (network, servers, storage).
• Ensure

  system availability

  , scalability, and performance across locations.
• Manage

  disaster recovery and business continuity plans

  .

3. Regulatory Compliance & Validation :

• Ensure all IT systems comply with

  FDA, EMA, MHRA

  , and

  21 CFR Part 11

  regulations.
• Oversee

  CSV (Computer System Validation)

  processes and documentation.
• Implement

  audit-ready systems

  and support internal/external audits.

4. Data Governance & Security :

• Implement

  cybersecurity protocols

  to protect sensitive data.
• Ensure

  data integrity

  , privacy, and secure handling of patient/clinical trial information.
• Oversee

  backup, archiving, and retention policies

  in line with regulatory requirements.

5. Business Applications Management :

• Oversee deployment and support for:

• ERP systems

  (e.g., SAP, SAP HANA)

• LIMS

  (Laboratory Information Management Systems)

• Caliber

  (QMS Operation Systems)
• Ensure seamless integration between systems (e.g., between LIMS and SAP).

6. Team & Vendor Management :

• Lead and develop the

  IT team

  (support, infrastructure, developers, analysts).
• Manage

  external vendors

  , consultants, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Budget planning and

  cost optimization

  for IT resources.

7.

Preferred candidate profile

in Pharma (API / Formulation) Industry.

Team Management of 20+ team members across all locations.

Perks and benefits

As per Industry Standard

poonamm@harmanfinochem.com