Define, lead and ensure execution of the multi-year JEB IT & Digital roadmap, aligned with Evotec’s global IT strategy and future IT TOM, from concept through deployment and steady-state operations.
Act as the senior, hands-on IT partner to JEB Process and Product Design, Manufacturing, and Quality, translating operational needs into scalable, compliant technology solutions.
Remain personally engaged and accountable in critical design, implementation, validation, and go-live activities, especially for GMP-impacting systems.
Ensure 24/7 availability, performance, security, and resilience of IT services supporting JEB operations, including triage and problem solving with global leaders for high-impact incidents.
Own IT systems supporting regulated operations, including SCADA, MES/eBR, ERP, historians, laboratory, and development systems.
Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA regulations (including 21 CFR Part 11), and Evotec IT & Data governance, security, and validation standards.
Establish and maintain robust CSV and data integrity practices, including validation strategy, risk assessments, and inspection readiness.
Provide IT accountability for regulatory inspections, audits, and remediation activities related to IT systems.
Actively shape and execute the integration of JEB IT into Evotec’s future IT Target Operating Model, ensuring continuity of operations and compliance throughout the transition.
Define clear service boundaries, ownership models, escalation paths, and accountability between global IT & Data teams and JEB operations.
Ensure operational requirements such as time-zone coverage, extended support, and manufacturing uptime are built into global service models.
Contribute directly to Evotec’s IT & Data transformation initiatives, including prioritization of platform standardization, consolidation, and process harmonization.
Drive digitalization, automation, and data-driven optimization across Process and Product Design and Manufacturing, with measurable business impact.
Ensure JEB-specific solutions align with Evotec’s long-term architecture, data strategy, and cybersecurity principles without compromising GMP needs.
Own and manage JEB-related IT spend including operating and capital budget inclusive of ROI for new programs/software, ensuring value delivery within Evotec’s financial and governance framework.
Select, negotiate, manage, and actively engage vendors and service partners, ensuring delivery quality, compliance, and operational performance.
Lead, influence, and coordinate JEB-focused IT capabilities delivered through global IT & Data teams and shared services.
Drive change management and user adoption, ensuring new systems are operationally embedded, not just implemented.

Requirements

10-15+ years of senior IT leadership experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industries
Experience with GMP or other regulated environments is required
Strong, practical track record in computer system validation (CSV) and FDA regulatory frameworks preferred.
Experience operating within or transitioning toward global IT target operating models, including matrixed organizations and familiarity with cyber security requirements.
Proven ability to balance enterprise standards with site-level execution and regulatory realities.
Execution-focused, accountable, and comfortable operating in ambiguity
Technically credible with the ability to go deep when required
Pragmatic, business-oriented, and regulatory-aware
Collaborative but decisive; able to challenge constructively
Leads from the front—not afraid to get directly involved

Benefits

discretionary annual bonus
comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
short-term and long-term disability
company paid basic life insurance
401k company match
flexible work
generous paid time off
paid holiday
wellness and transportation benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

computer system validation (CSV)GMP complianceFDA regulationsSCADAMES/eBRERPdata integrity practicesdigitalizationautomationdata-driven optimization

Soft Skills

execution-focusedaccountablecomfortable operating in ambiguitycollaborativedecisiveleadershipinfluencechange managementuser adoptionproblem solving