IT Manufacturing

IT Manufacturing & Quality Delivery Leader

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As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing , producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.

We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.  

Indeed, Our "Together, Beyond Animal Health" vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach.  

As part of our "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" policy, Ceva Animal Heath is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team. 

 

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Position overview: 

Leading the IT Manufacturing & Quality Delivery Team at a corporate level, you will be accountable for the delivery, performance, and continuous improvement of IT platform supporting M&Q domains globally. 

Working in close collaboration with digital programs leads, you will be responsible for the IT stream of industrial programs ensuring alignment, cost efficiency, and managing the full product lifecycle from setup to decommissioning. 

Responsibilities: 

• Define and maintain the IT vision with a roadmap, align with technical leaders to ensure coherence, recommend and implement optimizations.
• Ensure delivery, support and service performance: Manage the RUN operations, ensure integration and data flow across applications. Guarantee application availability & performance in line with SLAs, oversee incident management and change & service requests processes. Drive the adoption of IT tools, practice and standards, and manage software's full lifecycle.
• Scale and allocate functional and technical resources to meet budget requirements and SLA commitments, including RUN and on-call coverage. Ensure internal teams and vendors maintain the necessary technical competencies.
• Ensure compliance & quality assurance by adhering to regulatory requirements (GxP/CSV validation...), internal control policies and IS governance (security, sourcing, etc.). Promote best practices, methodologies, and quality standards across the team. Monitor and ensure consistent solution quality and performance.
• Oversee security & Risk Management by implementing security directives from the CISO and IT security teams and integrating patches and updates into the product backlog. Ensure a swift response to security incidents. 

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Key requirements 

• Engineering degree in IT or manufacturing  
• 10-years' experience in IT M&Q (Pharmaceutical or related field) 
• Strong understanding of SDLC and robust application design 
• Strong functional knowledge of M&Q applications (ERP, MES, OEE, IPC, CMMS, QMS,) and pharmaceutical production laboratory equipment. 
• Experience coordinating global teams and managing resource allocation across build, RUN, and evolution phases 
• Proficient in English both written and verbal 

Required soft skills: 

• Excellent communication skills 
• Collaborative leadership mindset
• Adaptability and responsiveness 

Location 

• On-site presence at Ceva's Libourne Headquarters 
• Up to 20% domestic and international travel, depending on business needs