IT Automation & Infrastructure Lead – Pharma| Tuas Site

Ambition Group Singapore Pte. Ltd. (SG); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Deputy Manager for IT Automation Platforms in Singapore. This role is critical for managing IT infrastructure to support manufacturing and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in regulated environments, strong technical skills, and project management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in IT automation and infrastructure management.
• Hands-on experience with systems supporting 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 24/7 system uptime and compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.
• Lead IT automation platform projects in alignment with change control protocols.

Skills

GxP

CSV

data integrity

project leadership

stakeholder management

cybersecurity standards

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.