Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Infrastructure Lead to oversee the management and continuous improvement of our IT infrastructure within the pharmaceutical sector. The ideal candidate will ensure the stability, security, and efficiency of our IT systems, both on-premises and in the cloud, while providing operational Level 2/3 support for critical systems including Azure, Microsoft 365, On-Premise Active Directory, vSphere, Meraki, networking, and WLAN technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure Management:
- Lead the design, implementation, and management of IT infrastructure, including cloud-based and on-premise environments.
- Ensure the availability, performance, and scalability of systems including Azure, Microsoft 365, On-Premise Active Directory (DNS, DHCP etc), vSphere, and Meraki networking technologies.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Operational Support:
- Provide Level 2/3 operational support for Azure and Microsoft 365 tenant, ensuring efficient issue resolution and minimal downtime.
- Manage and support On-Premise Active Directory, including DNS, DHCP etc, and Group Policies.
- Support and maintain Vmware vSphere and associated virtualization technologies, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Oversee Meraki networking solutions, including switches, firewalls, and WLAN technologies, ensuring network security and performance.
- Act as an escalation point for IT support team, providing advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution.
Security & Compliance:
- Ensure that all IT infrastructure components comply with relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and security best practices.
- Work closely with the cybersecurity team to implement and maintain robust security measures across the infrastructure.
Project Management:
- Lead infrastructure projects, including upgrades, migrations, and new technology implementations, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives through technology solutions.
Vendor Management:
- Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and products.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance the IT infrastructure.
Documentation & Reporting:
- Maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Provide regular reports on infrastructure performance, incidents, and improvements to senior management.

Qualifications:

Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure, Microsoft 365, VMware, Meraki) are highly desirable.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure management, preferably within the pharmaceutical or regulated industry.
- Proven experience with Azure, Microsoft 365, On-Premise Active Directory, Vmware vSphere, and Meraki networking technologies.
- Strong background in providing operational Level 2 support for complex IT environments.
Skills:
- Deep understanding of cloud and on-premise infrastructure, including virtualization, networking, and directory services.
- Proficiency in DNS, DHCP, Group Policies, and network security.
- Awareness of GAMP5 (Good Automated Manufacturing Practice) and its application in regulated environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Excellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering IT infrastructure projects.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Personal Attributes:

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement.
Proactive and self-motivated, with a passion for staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Recipharm is a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) employing over 5,900 employees worldwide. Recipharm provides manufacturing services of pharmaceuticals in various dosage forms, including, sterile fill & finish, oral solid dosage and biologics; clinical trial material development and manufacturing services; and, pharmaceutical product development. Its biologics segment, ReciBioPharm, works with customers to develop and commercialise advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs): pre-clinical to clinical and commercial development and manufacture for new biological modalities, encompassing technologies based on live viruses and viral vectors, live-microbial biopharmaceutical products, nucleic acid-based mRNA and plasmid DNA production.

Recipharm manufactures several hundred different products to customers ranging from big pharma to smaller research and development companies. It operates development and manufacturing facilities in France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the US and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

For more information on Recipharm and our services, please visit www.recipharm.com and www.recibiopharm.com

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