Operation Technology, Digital & Data Associate Director

Biopharma Careers; Modugno; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Biopharma Careers seeks a leader for the Operation Technology Digital & Data team in Modugno, Italy. You will drive the digital transformation, defining the roadmap and executing it with stakeholders across the site and global teams.

You will ensure compliance with HA requirements, EU and FDA standards, support the Quality Unit during inspections, and manage OT/digital budgets while shaping future ways of working through change leadership.

Competenze

• You must hold an engineering or related technical degree.
• Minimum 5+ years in specialized Digital or OT leadership roles.
• Experience managing multicultural teams and budgets.
• Strong expertise in Industry 4.0, connectivity, and IT infra.
• Deep knowledge of industrial automation and project management.
• Fluency in Italian and English with strong communication.
• Focused on HA compliance and quality.

Mansioni

• Lead the Operation Technology Digital & Data team to drive digital transformation.
• Define the digital roadmap and execute it with alignment to stakeholders.
• Manage Opex and Capex budgets for OT and digital projects.
• Ensure systems comply with Health Authority, EU and FDA standards.
• Support Quality Unit during inspections as SME for the area.
• Bridge strategy and shopfloor operations to enable digital adoption.
• Influence future ways of working through robust change management.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Industry 4.0

IT infrastructure

Industrial automation

Project management

Change management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Descrizione del lavoro

Your Role

You will lead the Operation Technology Digital & Data team to drive the site's digital transformation and boost overall performance. You are responsible for defining the digital roadmap and leading its execution while ensuring strict alignment with local and global stakeholders. You manage the department’s Opex and Capex budgets for all OT and digital projects. You must ensure all computerized systems remain compliant with Health Authority requirements and international guidelines, including EU and FDA standards. You will support the Quality Unit during inspections, acting as the primary subject matter expert for your area. By bridging the gap between strategy and shopfloor operations, you facilitate digital adoption. You will influence future ways of working through robust change management and a focus on quality.

Who You Are

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in specialized Digital or OT leadership roles.
• Proven ability to manage teams and thrive in multicultural environments.
• Expert in Industry 4.0, connectivity solutions, and IT infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation and project management.
• Fluent in Italian and English with impactful communication skills.
• Goal-oriented mindset with a focus on HA compliance and quality.