Head of Infrastructure (f/m/d) 100%

Company information
Solvias is an internationally recognized provider of integrated solutions in contract analytical research, development and manufacturing. The company offers a broad spectrum of services and solutions in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Device, Cell&Gene Therapy and Cosmetic industries. With headquarters near Basel, Switzerland, over 800 highly qualified employees take pride in putting science at the heart of serving customers to bring safer and better products to market faster.

The Head of Infrastructure at Solvias AG is a strategic, hands-on leader responsible for designing, managing, and continuously improving the company's IT infrastructure. This role combines technical proficiency, quality orientation, and leadership capability to build a robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure that will position Solvias for significant future growth.

Job Description

Provide strategic and tactical leadership in developing and maintaining the company's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud solutions, storage, and cybersecurity measures
Lead by example with hands-on involvement in infrastructure projects and troubleshooting complex technical issues
Develop and implement infrastructure strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans
Ensure the infrastructure meets rigorous quality and compliance standards, supporting validation and audit processes
Establish and manage processes to ensure high availability, disaster recovery readiness, and business continuity
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, proactively identifying and addressing infrastructure risks and opportunities
Lead infrastructure teams, providing mentorship, guidance, and fostering professional development
Oversee vendor management, including negotiation of contracts, SLA management, and maintaining effective partnerships
Develop and manage infrastructure budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery and optimal resource allocation

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in infrastructure management, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership capacity
Demonstrated hands-on experience in cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS), virtualization, networking, and cybersecurity
Proven track record of delivering infrastructure projects successfully, emphasizing quality, security, and compliance
Experience within regulated industries (pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences) is highly advantageous
Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
Strategic thinker with the capability to translate vision into actionable plans
Hands-on technical expertise combined with visionary leadership
Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and compliance
Strong communicator, capable of effectively interacting across all levels of the organization
Ability to inspire and develop teams, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and performance-driven culture
Resilient and adaptable, effectively navigating complexity and change

a well-structured onboarding program
intensive training in the beginning
the possibility for further development
flexible working time models
40 hours week
at least 28.5 vacation days per year (depending on your age)
commuter contribution for using public transport
staff restaurant

Our employees are very close to our hearts. Each individual can make a difference and develop both professionally and personally. Does this appeal to you? We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

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