IT/OT Solution Manager
Category:
Digital & IT
Do you want to be part of our ambitious journey to digitise and automate the processes in our API Pilot factories, where the insulin and GLP-1’s of the future are being developed? Are you motivated to lead the design, implementation, and management of IT/OT solutions to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and security?
If yes, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced IT/OT Solution Manager to bridge the gap between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems, and ensure a seamless integration, security, and functionality across our area.Come join our team, where we focus on a collaborative, engaging and inclusive work environment.
For an introduction to our area - CMC API Pilots - please visit our career page. Novo Nordisk is ranked as #1 “Best Place to Work” in 2023.
The Position
As Senior IT/OT Solution Manager you will, together with two colleagues, be responsible for our, more than 30, PLC and SCADA based automation systems, which supports the production in our Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Pilot factories.You will be responsible for keeping the systems operational and in compliance with Novo Nordisk requirements and thereby requirements from health authorities.
Furthermore, you will communicate and collaborate closely with many colleagues both internally in the department, but also in our Pilot factories. The position is based in Bagsværd, Denmark.
Your key responsibilities:
Operational Support- Develop and maintain system documentation (e.g. Risk Assessment, Design, Configuration and Processes.)
- Provide support for IT/OT systems, troubleshooting issues, and minimizing downtime
- Ensure configuration and user management.
- Ensure business continuity in terms of backup and recovery to minimize downtime.
- Ensure OT systems comply with relevant security standards and regulatory requirements.
- Implement and monitor cybersecurity measures to protect OT systems from threats and vulnerabilities.
- Design, implement and verify the integration of new PLC/SCADA systems, ensuring compatibility and interoperability.
- Work closely with engineering, production, and IT teams to develop robust integration solutions.
- Life Cycle Assessment of systems regarding Vendor support, Recovery, Hardware, Software and OS Support
- Software and Hardware upgrades based on the Life Cycle Assessment.
We work mainly with the Siemens and Rockwell PLC’s together with WinCC & iFix SCADA technologies. For the System Management of our systems, we mainly use ServiceNow. It is not a prerequisite that you have experience with these systems or technologies in specific, although it will be an advantage if you do.
Qualifications
You hold a higher education such as B.Sc. or M.Sc. within Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. As an ideal candidate you have:
- Proficiency in network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data management.
- Experience with development and maintaining of system documentation (e.g. risk assessments, SOP’s, Guidelines)
- Effective communication skills in English and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Understanding of IT and OT systems, preferably SCADA and PLC.
- Experience with IT/OT requirement settings, design and testing
- Understanding of working in a GMP environment
It is our expectation that you take responsibility for your own and the team’s goals.
As person, you have a positive Can-Do attitude, you are solution oriented and enjoys taking initiative and being proactive in your approach. Due to your communication and collaboration abilities, you are trusted and well-liked collaborator among our stakeholders.You have a high energy level and the ability to spread enthusiasm and positive energy to those around you.
About the Department
As part of Novo Nordisk PSQIT organisation, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) Development & Scaling makes a real difference for patients with chronic diseases across the world. We develop, manufacture and distribute drug candidates for clinical trials and have a strong culture with a “can do” mind-set.
The IT & Automation team is organised within CMC API Pilots, where we work with operation and maintenance of automation systems, ensuring stable and efficient operation of our IT/OT systems, keeping the systems in compliance, and ensuring data availability in our 6 Pilot factories.The team currently consists of 16 highly competent System Managers and Automation Engineers working across different automation and data technologies.
Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection.We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.
Contact
If you have any question to the position, please feel free to contact Mads Jensen on phone +45 30794650.
Deadline
Apply before November, 17 2024.
You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures.We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.