IT Business Partner Digital Technologies - Germany

IT Business Partner Digital Technologies - Germany

Department Info
The Terumo Europe ICT department, operating from Belgium, is a shared service center that provides IT services to Terumo's internal and external customers across the EMEA region. The department is split into two teams: one focuses on Infrastructure, Operations & Security, and the other on Applications, Enterprise Architecture & Analytics.

Job Summary
The IT Business Partner Digital Technologies – Leverkusen will lead the local digital transformation and application landscape setup for the Leverkusen site following the acquisition of an asset. The role is critical to ensuring regulatory compliance and operational continuity for the Contract Development Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) within the Pharmaceutical Solutions Division (PSD). Key focus areas include:

• Transitioning Quality Management Systems (QMS) to Terumo standards within a one‑year horizon.
• Ensuring seamless operation and setup of all IT applications post‑integration.
• Defining the global Quality Management IT footprint for PSD factories and coordinating with other factory IT teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the local implementation and stabilization of Enterprise Platforms including SAP (stock management), eQMS, ERP, MES, LIMS, and PLM.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Leverkusen site and global IT teams to ensure alignment on digital strategy and execution.
• Support collaboration between Terumo IT and the seller entity to ensure continuity of operations under the Transition Services Agreement (TSA), with a focus on Quality systems and a transition out plan for a new CDMO Quality IT footprint.
• Drive the definition and rollout of a future‑proven quality platform for CDMO operations, collaborating with global counterparts of PSD factories and Enterprise Architecture.
• Ensure all applications are compliant with regulatory standards and support audit readiness.
• Partner with business, manufacturing, and quality leadership to identify digital opportunities and translate them into actionable IT initiatives.
• Contribute to the global PSD digital roadmap, ensuring Leverkusen’s needs are represented and integrated.
• Work closely with Infrastructure, Operations, Network and Security teams to ensure seamless and secure operations for the site.

Profile Description

• Based in and legally entitled to work in Germany, proximity to Leverkusen site.
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing IT, especially within CDMO environments.
• Strong understanding of SAP (especially stock management), eQMS, ERP, MES, LIMS, and PLM systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes and drive alignment across global and local teams.
• Skilled in business partnering, with the ability to translate operational needs into digital solutions.
• Experience in managing transitions and integrations in regulated environments.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast‑paced, ambiguous setting.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel when requested.

We Offer

At Terumo Europe, you’ll manage and improve digital technologies and processes within an international medical devices company closely linked to the pharmaceutical industry. The role involves collaborating with diverse teams, supporting multiple departments, and leading an IT integration project that builds global networks and ensures local compliance and efficiency. Terumo Europe provides a learning environment with autonomy, allowing associates to contribute meaningfully to advancing healthcare.

Competitive compensation includes a base salary with bonus, net allowance, meal vouchers, pension plan, health insurance, and a company car.

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