IT Automation & Infrastructure Lead - Pharma| Tuas Site

-; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Singapore seeks a Deputy Manager for IT Automation Platforms to manage the IT infrastructure and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This pivotal role involves overseeing 24/7 system uptime, managing vendor relationships, and leading critical automation projects to enhance manufacturing efficiency and ensure high operation standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT automation and infrastructure management in pharmaceutical environments.
• Hands-on experience with MES, LIMS, QMS, and ERP platforms.
• Relevant certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or CISSP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage IT automation infrastructure across the manufacturing site.
• Ensure compliance with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity regulations.
• Lead IT automation platform projects and support digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

GxP

CSV

Data Integrity

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline

Tools

VMware/Hyper-V

Cisco/HP/Aruba Networking

Enterprise Storage & Backup Solutions

Job description

About the Role
We are hiring on behalf of a leading pharmaceutical company with a state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Tuas, Singapore. The company is looking for a Deputy Manager, IT Automation Platforms who will take ownership of the plant's IT automation infrastructure, ensuring uninterrupted support for manufacturing, labs, and other GxP-regulated environments.

This role is pivotal in maintaining high system availability, ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulations, and driving forward infrastructure modernization across the site.

You'll work closely with cross-functional teams in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and global IT to deliver robust, compliant, and efficient automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage IT automation infrastructure across the manufacturing site - including networks, servers, firewalls, and storage systems.
• Ensure 24/7 system uptime and readiness for disaster recovery aligned with pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain and operate the server room and core infrastructure supporting plant and lab systems.
• Monitor system performance, conduct troubleshooting, and coordinate timely resolutions to minimize production disruptions.
• Ensure IT systems comply with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity regulations.
• Implement and enforce cybersecurity policies per corporate and regulatory standards.
• Participate in audits (internal and external) and provide technical documentation for validation and compliance.
• Manage vendor relationships for hardware, software, and managed services.
• Support procurement and full lifecycle management of infrastructure and automation assets.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production to ensure IT systems align with operational needs.
• Lead IT automation platform projects - from upgrades and patching to technology transitions - in line with change control protocols.
• Support broader digital transformation initiatives within the plant.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in IT automation and infrastructure management, ideally within pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong working knowledge of GxP, CSV, data integrity, and regulatory requirements for IT systems.
• Hands-on experience with systems supporting MES, LIMS, QMS, and ERP platforms.
• Technical proficiency in VMware/Hyper-V, Cisco/HP/Aruba networking, and enterprise storage & backup solutions.
• Strong project leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards, cloud platforms, and hybrid infrastructure.
• Experience supporting 24/7 plant operations and validated environments.
• Relevant certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or CISSP are a plus.