Purpose of the Role :
The IT project leader leads IT projects from initiation to business value realization, designs and implements information processes and systems, acts as Subject Matter Expert, and develops the portfolio according to IT and business strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manages projects
- Engineers' business processes
- Prioritizes and challenges changes in line with IT strategy
- Acts as Subject Matter Expert
- Manages IT systems lifecycle
- Maintains process, technical and training documentation
- Performs testing and validation
- Organizes functional forums and trains trainers
- Provides second line support
- Develops IT landscape with BPOs and IT partners
- Delivers projects on time, in budget and according to specifications and compliance (CSV)
- Integrates processes across business domains
Leadership Behaviors:
Communicates effectively with a diverse audience. Leads project teams, learns quickly, works collaboratively, and demonstrates intercultural awareness.
Decision Rights and Accountability
Accountable for IT project portfolio outcomes. Negative project performance may impact business goals and project delivery.
KPIs
Deliver projects on time, within budget, and according to specifications. Provide stable IT systems
Required Competencies:
Strong knowledge in QM, PP and ATTP (serialization)
Strong project management skills. Delivers project on time, in budget and according to specifications.
Independent and reliable worker
Team player.
Strong communications skills.
Intercultural skills.
Pharma experience exposure to CSV
Minimum years of experience:
15+ years.
Education Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Master's Degree (MBA, M.Tech, or equivalent) is preferred.
- SAP Certification in PP (Production Planning), QM (Quality Management), or ATTP (Advanced Track & Trace for Pharmaceuticals) is an added advantage.
- Training or certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum) is desirable.
Preferred Industry Background
- Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain domain experience.
- Knowledge of Computer System Validation (CSV) and GxP regulations preferred.
Skills Required
- 15+ years of professional experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline
- Strong knowledge of QM, PP, and ATTP serialization
- Strong project management skills
- Pharmaceutical experience with exposure to Computer System Validation (CSV)
- Independent, reliable, collaborative, and effective communication skills
- Intercultural skills
- Master's degree such as MBA, M.Tech, or equivalent
- SAP certification in PP, QM, or ATTP
- Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum
- Pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, or supply chain industry experience
- Knowledge of CSV and GxP regulations
What We Do
Centrient Pharmaceuticals is a global business-to-business manufacturer of foundational medicines, including antibiotics, next-generation statins, and anti-fungals. The company leverages proprietary enzymatic biotechnology to produce active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), intermediates, and finished dosage forms (FDFs). Headquartered in the Netherlands, Centrient focuses on sustainable, quality-driven manufacturing and supply chain security, serving as a key partner in the global healthcare system to improve patient lives through innovative medicine production.
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