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
Benefits
- 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.
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