Senior IT Analyst - Manufacturing & Lab Applications

About the role

A company based in Schaffhausen is looking for a Senior IT Analyst to join its IT technology team. You will be responsible for implementing, supporting, maintaining and optimizing the underlying infrastructure of critical manufacturing and laboratory applications such as MES PAS-X and Antares Track & Trace.

Key responsibilities

• Handle system configuration, maintenance and lifecycle activities.
• Work with local and global cross-functional teams to improve system reliability and drive continuous improvement.
• Take part in troubleshooting and incident resolution, and act as the voice of IT during projects and change implementations, including user access management and OT equipment integration.
• Create, update and maintain IT documentation and ensure compliance with standards such as GxP, EHS and SOX.
• Facilitate communication between local and global support groups and take part in local on-call service when needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional IT infrastructure experience.
• Experience with PAS-X or similar MES systems in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing or other regulated environments is an advantage.
• Good oral and written German and English, and experience instructing apprentices is preferred.

Required skills

• Microsoft operating systems and database management (Microsoft SQL Server).
• Solid knowledge of cloud systems (AWS / Azure).