We are currently partnering with a global pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation seeking a senior leader to oversee their worldwide IT and operational technology infrastructure. This position is based in Switzerland and offers an excellent opportunity to shape the long‑term direction of a complex international environment undergoing significant modernization.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic leadership for global IT/OT infrastructure teams across areas such as data centres, networking, servers, storage, backup environments and cybersecurity
• Defining and driving the long‑term roadmap for infrastructure evolution, resilience, security and architectural alignment
• Ensuring stable, secure and uninterrupted global operations, including effective disaster‑recovery and business‑continuity measures
• Monitoring service delivery to guarantee performance meets agreed internal expectations and business requirements
• Collaborating closely with senior IT and business stakeholders to guide investment decisions and prioritise global infrastructure initiatives
• Overseeing compliance with internal governance frameworks as well as external regulatory and security obligations

An ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Several years of senior‑level leadership experience in global IT or OT infrastructure environments
• Deep knowledge of core infrastructure components, including networking, data centre operations, server technologies, storage and backup systems
• Strong strategic and transformational mindset with the ability to modernise and optimise large‑scale environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse international teams and cultivate an innovative, high‑performance culture
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field; advanced certifications or qualifications are an advantage.
• Fluent German & English.

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation and performance‑oriented rewards
• A dynamic, modern working culture with opportunities to shape long‑term technology strategy
• A supportive, inclusive environment and a wide range of lifestyle and family‑oriented benefits

If this opportunity interests you, please apply!

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Only candidates with the right to work in Switzerland can be considered (e.g., EU citizens or holders of a valid Swiss work permit).