Site IT Head | Bangalore | WFO

Michael Page; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Site IT Head for a leading organization in the biotechnology industry. This role involves ownership of IT leadership for Pharma Manufacturing and R&D, including management of core manufacturing systems and driving Industry 4.0 initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have over 22 years of experience in IT across large manufacturing environments, proving leadership to complex IT landscapes. This position offers a competitive salary package, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 22+ years of experience in large-scale manufacturing environments.
• Proven leadership in managing complex IT landscapes.
• Deep understanding of core manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end IT leadership for Pharma Manufacturing & R&D Sites.
• Drive Industry 4.0, Smart Factory, Smart Labs initiatives.
• Ensure operation of core manufacturing systems including MES, DCS.

Skills

Information Technology

Digital Manufacturing

IoT

Industry 4.0

Leadership

Tools

MES

LIMS

DCS

SCADA

Cloud-based analytics

Job description

Accelerated growth path.

Opportunity to work in cutting edge technologies.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established large organization within the life sciences and biotechnology industry. They are known for their focus on innovation and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

Job Description

• Own end-to-end IT leadership for the Pharma Manufacturing & R&D Sites covering IT Operations, Digital Manufacturing, Automation, Smart Labs and OT systems.
• Act as the primary technology partner to Site Leadership, Manufacturing, R&D, and Engineering teams.
• Drive Industry 4.0, Smart Factory, Smart Labs, and IoT initiatives across shop‑floor, labs, warehouses and utilities.
• Ensure reliable, secure and compliant operation of core manufacturing systems including MES, LIMS, DCS, SCADA, Historian and Serialization.
• Lead digital transformation programs focused on predictive maintenance, real‑time analytics, AI/ML use cases and paperless manufacturing.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Site IT Head should have:

• 22+ years of experience leveraging Information Technology, Digital, IoT and Industry 4.0 in large‑scale manufacturing environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing complex IT, Automation and OT landscapes at manufacturing sites.
• Deep understanding of MES, DCS, SCADA, LIMS, Historian, Serialization and Cloud‑based analytics platforms.
• Improve system availability, data integrity and audit readiness across the site.
• Establish a robust IT/OT governance framework with high security.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package and benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a leading organization within the biotechnology industry.
• A collaborative and progressive work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

If you are passionate about technology and want to contribute to the life sciences sector, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.