Senior Technical Support Specialist

West Pharmaceutical Services Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is looking for an IT Support Specialist in Jurong, Singapore. This role involves providing support for IT systems and end-users, with a focus on regulatory compliance. Candidates should have at least 7 years of IT support experience in a manufacturing environment, strong interpersonal skills, and relevant qualifications in Computer Science. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Lifelong learning opportunities

Comprehensive benefit programs

Commitment to community support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of IT support and/or IT operations experience in a regulatory manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work autonomously within established procedures.
• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for IT systems and End-Users in the facility.
• Problem determination and resolution for unexpected problems.
• Collaborate with the global Digital and Transformation organization.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong service orientation

Project management skills

Windows Server administration

Network technologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Microsoft Active Directory

Job description

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life‑saving and life‑enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

Working closely with the regional and global Digital and Transformation team, the role of the Manufacturing Network and Digital support site team is having responsibility for developing and efficiently operating all aspects of the site's infrastructure and End User devices in line with corporate guidelines and procedures. Performs duties in line with best Digital and Transformation practices and applicable regulatory requirements (i.e. cGMP, Computer System Validation, 21 CFR part 11 compliance). Leading the site's workload distribution and coordinating with other teams and local management.

Work location: Jurong Plant (address: 15 Joo Koon Circle, Jurong, 629046 Singapore)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support for IT systems and End-Users in the facility, including, but not limited to: Shop Floor Systems (SFS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise resource planning (ERP), Virtual and Physical servers, LAN/WAN equipment, desktop computers and laptops, communication, and collaboration systems
• Problem determination and resolution through existing procedures but also identifying new ways to resolve unexpected problems
• Subject Matter Expert for local site support on all major and more complex Digital and Transformation technologies
• Driving and coordinating IT security for local site with support from corporate Subject Matter Expert
• Collaborate with the regional and global Digital and Transformation organization to maintain the service catalogue and Service level agreements in alignment with global / regional and site-specific IT services
• Participate in local, regional, and global Digital and Transformation projects, coordinate roll-out of same on local site level and leading local Digital and Transformation projects
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs/ Utilize and leverage Service Management tools for tracking of workloads
• Professional attitude in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe work area
• Exemplary behavior in IT security related topics
• Participate in “on-call” support rotation
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules
• Act in accordance with the company’s Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct
• Compliance to all local site Environmental, Health and Safety regulations
• Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree BachelorÂs degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science required

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years Minimum of 7 years of experience of IT support and / or IT operations, ideally in regulatory manufacturing environment required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Strong service orientation
• Open to change and prepared to drive change
• Ability to work on own initiative and to meet strict deadlines
• Strong project management and coordination skills
• Experiences in collaboration within international teams
• Required Language: English
• Has advanced and specialized expertise, typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
• Completes assignments and facilitates the work activities of others; may coordinate work beyond own area
• Proposes improvements to processes
• Acts as a lead, coordinating the work of others – but is not a supervisor
• Works autonomously within established procedures and practices
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times
• Desktop support incl. MS Office Suite; MS Windows Server administration; Network technologies/protocols and administration; Microsoft Active Directory

License and Certifications

• Information Technology\Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) ITIL Foundation Certification preferred

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in orderto apply to West, please send an email to [e-mail]. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.