Senior Global IT Manager

BAP Pharma Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical firm seeks a Senior Global IT Manager to shape the IT strategy and manage operations across the UK, US, and Germany. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in IT management within the pharmaceutical sector and expertise in cybersecurity, vendor management, and digital transformation. This full-time position is based in Marlow, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Company pension

Flexitime

Free on-site parking

Referral programme

Wellness programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years experience of relevant work and level.
• Experience working in pharmaceutical organisations is advantageous.
• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver a global IT roadmap aligned with company growth.
• Oversee IT operations and infrastructure across the UK, US, and Germany.
• Ensure GxP compliance and maintain audit readiness.

Skills

IT Strategy & Leadership

Team & Vendor Management

Cybersecurity & Risk

Digital Transformation

Data Management

Education

Degree in Information Technology/Computer sciences or equivalent

Tools

Office 365

Azure Entra

Job description

Overview

Senior Global IT Manager – Location: Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1TB • Salary: £70K - £80K per annum, DOE + Bonus Plan & Benefits! • Contract: Full time, Permanent, Office Based

Benefits: Private medical insurance, Life insurance, Company pension, Additional leave, Flexitime, Free on-site parking, Referral programme and Wellness programme!

BAP Pharma is the fastest-growing, independently owned pharmaceutical clinical trials supply organisation, with specialist divisions in Comparator Sourcing, Secondary Packaging & Labelling and Global Storage & Distribution.

Our story is one of incredible growth and success, which has culminated in receiving many prestigious awards, such as recognition in Diversity & Inclusion and Social & Environmental, and the continued expansion of our core business operations in UK, Germany and the USA.

We are now recruiting for a Senior Global IT Manager to lead and manage the IT requirements company wide. You will build a suitable IT Department that meets the needs of our office and facilities in the UK, US and Germany.

This role involved working closely with and managing our third party suppliers to oversee all IT-related activities, including budgeting.

Responsibilities

• IT Strategy & Leadership Shape and deliver a global IT roadmap aligned with BAP Pharma s growth, advising senior leadership on efficiencies, scalability, and resilience.
• Global Infrastructure Oversee IT operations and infrastructure across the UK, US, and Germany, ensuring secure and reliable networks, cloud, and systems.
• Compliance & Validation Ensure GxP (pharmaceutical industry) compliance and maintain audit readiness through robust validation frameworks, policies, and collaboration with QA and regulatory bodies.
• Cybersecurity & Risk Lead cybersecurity strategy, including access controls, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Team & Vendor Management Build and mentor a global IT team while managing external providers and ensuring performance against SLAs.
• Budgets & Performance Manage IT budgets, forecasting, and KPIs to drive value and accountability.
• Digital Transformation Champion innovation, automation, and emerging technologies to improve compliance, efficiency, and business performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology/Computer sciences or equivalent.
• Minimum 7-10 years experience of relevant work and level.
• Experience working in pharmaceutical organisations is advantageous.
• Experience in leading and developing a team
• Knowledge of office 365 and Azure Entra is essential
• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems and troubleshooting practices.
• Expertise in data management, data governance and general IT security practices.
• Understanding of computerised systems used in pharmaceutical operations.

BAP Pharma is committed to enabling a supportive work environment, which is diverse and inclusive and based on mutual respect.

We offer comprehensive training and development programmes to employees to enable them to excel in their roles.

We provide our team with a platform in which to continually progress and excel and deliver on our promises to our clients.

BAP Pharma Promise delivered. Our people are results driven, tenacious and customer focused.

If you think you have what it takes to be part of a successful team with an exciting future, please apply today!

No agencies please.