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Novartis

Global pharmaceutical company delivering science-based innovations

ITOT Senior Business Analyst

IT OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHuningue, France

About the Job

Requirements

  • A 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 French, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Experience working in pharmaceutical or automotive environments with exposure to system validation activities.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the on-site information technology and operational technology lead supporting the build-out of the Huningue 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of automated production environments and industrial systems, including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), manufacturing execution systems (MES), programmable logic controllers (PLC), historians, and industrial networks.

About the Company

Novartis

Global pharmaceutical company delivering science-based innovations

Novartis is a global pharmaceutical company that uses science-based innovations to develop treatments and improve patient outcomes worldwide. Its products are medicines developed through research and development to address various diseases, aiming to reach nearly 1 billion people. The company differentiates itself by large-scale investment in R&D, a global presence with a diverse workforce, and a clear mission to Reimagine Medicine, focusing on meeting the changing needs of patients. Its goal is to improve quality of life and extend life expectancy by delivering meaningful therapies through its research and development efforts.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1970

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