IT Applications Specialist

Tjoapack; Etten-Leur; Remote; EUR 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development plan

International collaboration

Ownership culture

Performance raises

Job summary

Alcami is expanding its pharmaceutical packaging and IT capabilities at the Etten-Leur site. The IT Applications Specialist will own critical manufacturing and enterprise apps, collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Global IT to ensure compliant operations.

You will lead local IT support, drive improvements, and work with external vendors on integrations and validation. Dutch and English proficiency expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field.
• Experience supporting ERP, MES or manufacturing apps.
• Experience managing IT projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of SQL Server and integrations.
• Experience with Navision/ARC MES/TraceLink/BarTender is a plus.
• GMP-regulated manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Familiar with CSV, change control, and regulated IT processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve applications supporting production and business processes.
• Act as technical owner for manufacturing/enterprise systems and support teams.
• Lead implementations, upgrades, integrations and improvement projects.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate with vendors and internal teams.
• Support validation, testing and change control in a regulated environment.
• Collaborate with customers during onboarding, testing and production readiness.
• Manage local End User Computing Engineer and IT support coordination.
• Drive cybersecurity initiatives with Global IT to ensure compliant IT.

Skills

ERP/MES experience

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Dutch & English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Navision

ARC MES

TraceLink

BarTender

Job description

Alcami is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing fully integrated solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Following the acquisition of Tjoapack, we have strengthened our global capabilities in pharmaceutical packaging, supply chain services and manufacturing support.

At our site in Etten-Leur, we specialize in the packaging of life‑saving medicines, ensuring patients around the world receive their medication safely, reliably and on time. Every day, our people make a direct impact on global healthcare.

As our IT Applications Specialist, you will become the technical owner of several business‑critical applications that support our manufacturing environment. You will work closely with colleagues across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Validation, Global IT and our international customers. Reporting to the Director of End User Computing & Cybersecurity, you will also lead the local Site End User Computing Engineer.

If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, improving business processes and working in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, this could be your next career move.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing and continuously improving the applications that support our production and business processes. You’ll serve as the technical owner of several manufacturing and enterprise systems while ensuring users receive the support they need to work efficiently.

Your responsibilities include:

• Managing and supporting business‑critical applications such as ERP, MES, Serialization and Labeling systems.
• Leading application implementations, upgrades, integrations and improvement projects.
• Troubleshooting technical issues and coordinating solutions with internal teams and external vendors.
• Supporting validation, testing and change control activities within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Working closely with customers during onboarding, testing and production readiness activities.
• Managing the local End User Computing Engineer and coordinating local IT support.
• Driving cybersecurity initiatives together with the Global IT organization to ensure a secure and compliant IT environment.
• Identifying opportunities to optimize processes, improve user experience and increase operational efficiency.

What You’ll Bring

You bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience supporting ERP, MES or other manufacturing applications.
• Experience managing IT projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and application integrations.
• Experience with Microsoft Navision, ARC MES, TraceLink or BarTender is considered an advantage.
• Experience within a GMP‑regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with Computer System Validation (CSV), change management and regulated IT processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Professional proficiency in both Dutch and English.

What We Offer

At Alcami, you’ll join an international organization where innovation, quality and collaboration go hand in hand. We believe our people make the difference and invest in their growth and development.

You can expect:

• A challenging and impactful position within a growing global pharmaceutical organization.
• Plenty of room for personal development through a tailored development plan.
• Collaboration with experienced colleagues across Europe and the United States.
• A culture where ownership, continuous improvement and teamwork are encouraged.
• Annual salary increases based on performance.
• A salary between €2.892,- and €4.900,- gross per month based on a full‑time employment contract, depending on your knowledge and experience.

Why Alcami?

At Alcami, every role contributes to one shared purpose: improving patients’ lives.

As our IT Applications Specialist, you’ll help build the digital foundation that keeps our manufacturing operations running safely, efficiently and compliantly. Your expertise will directly support the delivery of medicines to patients around the world.

If you’re looking for a role where technology, innovation and meaningful work come together, we’d love to hear from you.

A Talent Motivation Analysis (TMA) is part of the selection process.

Why work for Tjoapack?

Commitment to employee development.

We believe in your potential and invest in your growth by providing extensive training opportunities and a supportive work environment. Your success is our success.

Innovative and impactful work environment.

At Tjoapack, you will be a key player in pharmaceutical innovation, where together we create solutions that improve the lives of patients worldwide.

At Tjoapack, we are proud of our position as a leading contract packaging organization (CPO) in the pharmaceutical industry.

Being part of Tjoapack means being part of an innovative environment where technology and creativity come together. Our people have the opportunity to work on pioneering projects that directly contribute to patient safety and well-being.

Because of our commitment to quality and continuous improvement, we ensure that our team members are constantly learning and developing in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Together, we strive for excellence and a significant impact on healthcare worldwide