ITOT Specialist (m/f/d) / ITOT-Spezialist (m/w/d)

Summary Location: Halle, Germany

Relocation Support: This role is based in Halle, Germany. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Step into a rare opportunity to shape a site from the ground up. As the ITOT Specialist (m/f/d) in Halle, you will play a pivotal role in building and enabling Novartis’ new Radioligand Therapy manufacturing site, acting as the first on-site ITOT presence in Germany. This role goes beyond day-to-day operations: you will partner closely with site leadership, engineering, and external suppliers to deliver critical capital projects, establish compliant information technology and operational technology systems, and support validation activities in a highly regulated environment. If you thrive in complex, fast-moving settings, enjoy taking ownership, and want to see the tangible impact of your work on a growing site, this role offers exceptional visibility, responsibility, and long-term career scope.

vor Ort

Standort: Halle, Deutschland

Umzugsunterstützung: Diese Position ist in Halle, Deutschland, angesiedelt. Novartis kann keine Umzugsunterstützung anbieten: Bitte bewerben Sie sich nur, wenn es möglich ist.

Ergreifen Sie eine seltene Gelegenheit, eine Seite von Grund auf neu zu gestalten. Als ITOT-Spezialist (m/f/d) in Halle werden Sie eine entscheidende Rolle beim Aufbau und der Errichtung des neuen Produktionsstandorts für Radioligandentherapie bei Novartis spielen und damit die erste ITOT-Präsenz vor Ort in Deutschland sein. Diese Rolle geht über den täglichen Betrieb hinaus: Sie arbeiten eng mit der Standortleitung, dem Engineering und externen Lieferanten zusammen, um kritische Investitionsprojekte umzusetzen, konforme Informationstechnologie- und Betriebstechnologiesysteme aufzubauen und Validierungsaktivitäten in einem stark regulierten Umfeld zu unterstützen. Wenn Sie in komplexen, schnelllebigen Umgebungen aufblühen, gerne Verantwortung übernehmen und die greifbaren Auswirkungen Ihrer Arbeit auf eine wachsende Seite sehen möchten, bietet diese Position außergewöhnliche Sichtbarkeit, Verantwortung und langfristige Karrieremöglichkeiten.

About The Role Key Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site information technology and operational technology lead supporting the build-out of the Halle manufacturing site
• Coordinate suppliers and partners across information technology and operational technology during construction, installation, and commissioning phases
• Lead validation and testing activities, ensuring traceability between user requirements, specifications, and compliant system delivery
• Partner with site leadership and engineering teams to deliver capital projects on time, within scope, and to quality standards
• Ensure compliance with security, quality, health, safety, and environmental standards across all ITOT activities
• Support transition from project execution into stable operations, enabling reliable day-to-day site performance
• Communicate progress, risks, and priorities clearly to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information technology, computer science, or a closely related discipline
• At least five years of experience in information technology or operational technology roles within regulated industries
• Proven experience supporting site build, capital projects, or system implementation in a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of validation, testing, and compliance requirements within good manufacturing practice environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead stakeholders, manage suppliers, and influence without direct authority
• Fluency in English and German, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working in pharmaceutical or automotive environments with exposure to system valid