Lead India OSD Manufacturing - IT Operations

Viatris

15-17 Years

Not Disclosed

India, Nashik

Posted 13 hours ago
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Job Description

Position Title : Lead India OSD Manufacturing - IT Operations

Location : Nashik

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:

Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here's how this role will make an impact:

Position Summary

The Lead India OSD Manufacturing IT Operations will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational governance for IT systems supporting Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) Manufacturing sites in India. The role will ensure reliable, compliant, secure, and efficient operation of manufacturing IT systems while enabling digital transformation initiatives across site operations.

The incumbent will act as a key business partner to Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Global IT teams, ensuring technology solutions support business objectives, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

This role requires extensive experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing IT Operations, strong knowledge of GxP regulations, regulatory inspections, data integrity requirements, computerized system compliance, and leadership of large cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

IT Manufacturing Operations Leadership

Lead end-to-end IT operations supporting India OSD manufacturing facilities.
Develop and execute site IT strategies aligned with business and global IT objectives.
Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of manufacturing IT systems.
Drive operational excellence through standardized support models, governance, and performance metrics.
Establish IT service management processes and ensure SLA compliance.

Manufacturing Systems Management

Provide leadership and governance for:

MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
SCADA Systems
Historian Systems
Process Control Systems
Electronic Batch Records
Laboratory Systems interfaces
Serialization and Track & Trace Systems
Shop Floor Applications
Manufacturing Reporting Platforms
IT/OT Infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations

Compliance, Quality & Validation

Ensure compliance with GxP, FDA, MHRA, EU GMP, WHO, PIC/S, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Oversee computerized system validation (CSV) lifecycle activities.
Face internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
Lead remediation activities arising from audit observations and inspection findings.
Ensure effective change management, incident management, and CAPA implementation.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Drive OT cybersecurity initiatives across OSD manufacturing sites.
Ensure compliance with global cybersecurity standards and policies.
Conduct technology risk assessments and mitigation planning.
Lead disaster recovery and business continuity readiness for manufacturing systems.

Business Partnering

Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Validation, and Quality Assurance teams.
Act as the primary IT leadership contact for site leadership teams.
Translate business requirements into technology-enabled solutions.
Support introduction of new products, manufacturing lines, and facility expansion projects.

Vendor & Budget Management

Manage strategic technology vendors and service providers.
Oversee IT operational and capital budgets.
Drive cost optimization while maintaining compliance and operational reliability.
Ensure effective contract, license, and asset management.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Electronics, or related discipline.

Experience

Mandatory

15-17 years of overall IT experience.
Minimum 10+ years supporting Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations.
Proven experience managing IT operations in OSD manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated experience leading large cross-functional teams and multiple site stakeholders.
Strong experience supporting GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
Hands-on exposure to regulatory inspections and audits.

Preferred