OT & Automation Lead — Cybersecurity & Digitalisation

Ipsen; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen’s Wrexham site is seeking an experienced OT Support Lead to oversee and develop our Operational Technology function, ensuring reliability, security and performance of manufacturing systems that support site operations.

You will lead a team of OT professionals, collaborate with Production, Engineering and Global IT, drive continuous improvement, cybersecurity and digitalisation initiatives, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar position.
• People management experience or senior position in the team.
• Good communication skills. Able to keep multiple stakeholders informed.
• Regulatory knowledge e.g. GAMP5, FDA 21 CFR11, EU ANNEX 11.
• Ideally experience gained in the pharma industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of OT professionals.
• Ensure the reliability, availability, and security of manufacturing and automation systems.
• Drive OT and cybersecurity strategies in line with business and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver technology solutions that support operational excellence.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and digital transformation opportunities.
• Manage OT projects and system upgrades, ensuring compliance with relevant quality and regulatory standards.

Skills

People management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Pharma experience

Leadership

Job description

Ipsen’s Wrexham site is seeking an experienced OT Support Lead to oversee and develop our Operational Technology function, ensuring reliability, security and performance of manufacturing systems that support site operations.

You will lead a team of OT professionals, collaborate with Production, Engineering and Global IT, drive continuous improvement, cybersecurity and digitalisation initiatives, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.