Global Application Senior Manager M/F/D

CordenPharma International; Almada; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CordenPharma International seeks a Global System Owner to lead critical applications across GMP environments in Lisbon. You will define roadmaps, drive upgrades, govern security, and coordinate global implementations with vendors and audit teams.

The role requires strong IT project leadership, experience with ELN and lab/manufacturing software, and the ability to operate in an international setting with regulators and cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Degree(s) in IT or related technical field.
• Experience managing enterprise lab and manufacturing apps in GMP.
• Proven IT project leadership across cross-functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills.
• Knowledge of qualification, validation, and GxP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as Global System Owner for multiple business-critical applications.
• Define and drive application roadmaps aligned with business and IT strategies.
• Lead evaluations, upgrades and global implementation projects.
• Drive process optimization, digitalization, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure governance, security, and regulatory alignment.
• Partner with stakeholders, IT teams and vendors to support global growth.
• Administer and maintain multiple global applications.
• Coordinate system upgrades, testing, validation, and deployment.
• Deliver user training and support key-user communities.
• Act as main contact for suppliers, auditors, and local IT teams.
• Ensure qualification, validation, and audit readiness of systems.

Skills

Global IT system ownership

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Education

Degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Engineering

Tools

ELN

Signals ELN

ChemDraw

MODDE

SOLO

Chromeleon

Job description

is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DP), and packaging. With around 3,500 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people's lives. Our network, spanning Europe, Asia and the US, provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being. Our People Vision:

We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.

Lisbon as soon as possible Full-time Permanent

Your Tasks

• Act as Global System Owner for multiple business-critical applications.
• Define and drive application roadmaps aligned with business and IT strategies.
• Lead application evaluations, upgrades, and global implementation projects.
• Drive process optimization, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure application governance, compliance, security, and regulatory alignment.
• Partner with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to support global business growth.
• Administer and maintain multiple global applications.
• Ensure stable system performance through support, troubleshooting, and enhancements.
• Manage external service providers and outsourced support.
• Coordinate system upgrades, testing, validation, and deployment activities.
• Deliver user training and support key-user communities.
• Act as the main point of contact for suppliers, auditors, business users, and local IT teams.
• Ensure qualification, validation, documentation, and audit readiness of assigned systems.
• The application portfolio may include solutions supporting areas such as time management, sales, quality risk assessment, and other business-critical applications.

Your Profile

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience managing and supporting enterprise laboratory and manufactacturing applications, incl. ELN, Signals ELN, ChemDraw, MODDE, SOLO and Chromeleon within GMP regulated environments.
• Proven experience leading IT projects and cross-functional project teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and vendor management skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Goal-oriented, proactive, and able to perform in a dynamic international environment.
• Nice to Have Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CDMO industry.
• Knowledge of qualification, validation, and GxP requirements.
• Experience with IT networks, IT/OT governance, and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Additional language skills in German, French, Italian, or Portuguese.