Manager - IT

Piramal Pharma Solutions API Services, located in Digwal (V), Telangana, India, is seeking a qualified IT Manager to join our IT team. The IT Manager will ensure efficient operation of the IT department in alignment with Piramal s IT objectives while meeting acceptable service levels for the user community.

Key Stakeholders: Internal: SLT

Key Stakeholders: External: Clients and Customers

Reporting Structure: Will report to Head of Department-IT

Experience: At least 10 years experience in the industry out of which at least 3-7 years experience of leading significant IT services & delivery in a medium or large global pharma organizations

Skills required:

Technical Skills

Industrial Automation Systems : Understanding PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and MES.

OT-IT Convergence : Integration of Operational Technology (OT) with IT systems, including protocols like OPC UA, MQTT, and Modbus.

Industry 4. 0 : Familiarity with IoT, edge computing, smart sensors, and predictive maintenance.

Database Management: Expertise in SQL, NoSQL, and historian databases for data logging and analysis. (Added advantage)

Automation Platforms: Knowledge of programming languages like Python, Ladder Logic, C#, or tools like Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000. (Added advantage)

Managerial Skills

Proficiency in project management methodologies like Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall. (Added advantage)

Ability to oversee end-to-end implementation of manufacturing IT solutions.

Managing relationships with automation vendors, IT service providers, and cross-functional teams.

Ensuring systems comply with industry standards like ISO 27001, ISA 95/99, GxP (for pharmaceuticals), or relevant manufacturing guidelines.

Industry-Specific Expertise

Compliance Awareness : Expertise in GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, and other pharma-specific guidelines.

Quality Systems : Experience with LIMS, electronic batch records (EBR), and validation processes.

As a Strategic Business Partner, proactively recommend IT Solutions / products to Quality Functional leaders by aligning to PPS vision and industry trends by bringing outside-in perspective

Acts as a change agent to create sustainable technology capabilities across PPS Quality.

Acts as a thought leader on emerging digital business models and technologies.

Lead IT strategic, operational planning and implementation to achieve business, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems.

Knowledge about Electronic Content Management systems such as Empower, Agilent Openlab and Lab Analytical systems.

Review performance of IT systems to determine operating costs, manage IT Budgets and productivity levels.

Define and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices, working closely with management to help maintain FDA compliance on all IT infrastructure and applications as needed.

Leading and deploying significant IT Quality related product (e. g. LIMS, SAP, Paperless labs, EDMS) in a medium or large global pharma organizations.

Plan and coordinate IT-related activities provide direction and support for daily and mission-critical operations of the IT department.

Coordinate and facilitate consultation with relevant Site and IT stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations

Responsible for the prioritization of projects assigned to the Application Development team (either internal or with external partners)

As a Strategic Business Partner, proactively recommend IT Solutions to Site leadership team by aligning to Site vision and industry trends by bringing outside-in perspective

Acts as a change agent to create sustainable technology capabilities at Site

Sound understanding of portfolio, program and project management and a track record of delivering and enabling complex change programs within manufacturing Site

Collaborate with Piramal Quality e-Compliance (QeC) team and ensure Quality Compliance as per defined SOPs and guidelines in accordance with 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP guidelines

Collaborate with Information Security team and ensure adherence to Information Security guidelines and processes