Senior Kinaxis & Supply Planning IT Lead

Biogen; Baar; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Biogen is seeking a Senior Techno-Functional Analyst – Supply Planning & External Collaboration to lead IT support for Kinaxis and related planning tools in Baar, Switzerland. You will bridge IT and business, driving system enhancements and coordination with global teams and external partners.

You will ensure compliant, scalable supply chain solutions in a global biopharma environment, with a strong emphasis on adoption, issue resolution, and continuous improvement of planning applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in application development, delivery, or stakeholder management within pharmaceutical supply chain environments.
• 6+ years of experience in IT project management, application support, system enhancements, consulting, or product management.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain planning processes, particularly supply and demand planning.
• Hands‑on experience with advanced planning systems, preferably Kinaxis.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, including planning‑related master data management.
• Experience with external manufacturing processes and partner collaboration systems such as E2open or equivalent.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical IT regulatory requirements, including GAMP 5 and FDA 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211.
• Ability to troubleshoot application issues, translate business requirements into technical solutions, and coordinate system improvements.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently and across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary IT point of contact in Baar for supply and demand planning applications, particularly Kinaxis.
• Support the implementation, ongoing optimization, and long‑term adoption of Kinaxis as part of the dedicated Center of Excellence.
• Provide hands‑on application expertise, including troubleshooting, system enhancements, configuration, and continuous improvement activities.
• Partner with supply chain planners and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Coordinate with global IT teams, application support, external vendors, and business analysts to resolve issues and deliver system improvements.
• Drive user adoption through knowledge sharing, training, and support for business users and super users.
• Manage and prioritize IT requests, ensuring timely resolution of critical issues and alignment with business needs.
• Collaborate with the Solothurn site IT and Material Planning teams to ensure alignment between site‑level and global supply planning processes.
• Support planning‑related master data management and integration between advanced planning systems and ERP platforms.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement while ensuring solutions meet quality and regulatory requirements.

Job description

Biogen is seeking a Senior Techno-Functional Analyst – Supply Planning & External Collaboration to lead IT support for Kinaxis and related planning tools in Baar, Switzerland. You will bridge IT and business, driving system enhancements and coordination with global teams and external partners.

You will ensure compliant, scalable supply chain solutions in a global biopharma environment, with a strong emphasis on adoption, issue resolution, and continuous improvement of planning applications.