Exciting opportunities in a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to fish health and welfare

Global aquaculture – Tech & Digital – Innovation

Tech and Digital Site Lead & Business Partner, PHARMAQ Manufacturing

If you are an ambitious Tech and Digital Site Lead & Business Partner, who wants to operate in a manufacturing environment with translating business requirements into IT solutions and participate in local and global initiatives then PHARMAQ part of Zoetis is a good choice! 

We are now looking for an engaged, proactive, and structured colleague based in Overhalla or Kløfta, Norway. In this role, you must have a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, application support, project management, as well as experience with networking and systems architecture to effectively develop and support our manufacturing sites. Awareness of the manufacturing and PHARMAQ strategy is essential to ensure alignment with the global roadmap and ongoing changes. This role involves close interaction with site management, and strong communication across the organization is expected.

Why join PHARMAQ part of Zoetis?

PHARMAQ is the global leader in vaccine and therapeutics development and innovation for the aquaculture industry and part of Zoetis, the world's leading animal health company. The company develops safe and effective medicines through targeted research and a highly skilled and dedicated staff. PHARMAQ has around 420 employees, with R&D and manufacturing facilities based in Norway and commercial operations located in Norway, Europe, North and South America and in Asia.

Our innovative drive is focused on the need to produce sustainable, safe, and healthy seafood. As fish continues to be the most consumed and future crucial source of animal protein worldwide, we believe that fish health management tools, such as fish vaccines and therapeutics, are key to developing a sustainable growth in global aquaculture.

We foster a highly collaborative culture and work across the business units to obtain results that matter. It is our colleagues that make the difference, and we strive to value the professional and personal development of every colleague. 

Who are we looking for?

When hiring new colleagues, we look for the individuals who are inspired by PHARMAQ part of Zoetis, with dynamic and innovative spirit to create the next generation of IT solutions and services to support the evolving aquaculture industry. Our core beliefs are; Our Colleagues Make The Difference, Always Do The Right Thing, Customer Obsessed, Run It Like You Own It and We Are One Zoetis. 

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Translating business requirements into IT solutions.

• Solution Partner role – explain ZTD solutions and how they affect the site.

• Proactive seek and execute development opportunities for the sites within Technology & Digital and be a strategic partner within this area.

• Knowledge of local systems and devices - shared PCs, Labs PC, Production PCs,

• tablets, specialty printers, handhelds, scanners, etc.

• Experience with local infrastructure and automation systems/network.

• Ability to manage projects (PMP), organizational and communication skills.

• SAP – local plant contacts for issue resolution and continuous improvement efforts.

• Understanding of global apps and their interfaces to edge apps. 

• Managing relationships with local Business application owners.

Qualifications and profile we are looking for:

• Bachelor`s degree in technology and business or a relevant field. 

• Experience from 5 years in a similar role is an advantage.

• Background from working in an interdisciplinary environment with multiple reporting lines.

• Ability to build network and collaborate across different roles and competencies within the organization.

• Strong communication skills in Norwegian and English, both written and oral. 

We offer:

• Exciting work tasks in an enthusiastic, interdisciplinary, and supportive work environment.

• Opportunity to be part of an international company in growth with excellent benefits and development opportunities.

• Play a crucial role in advancing aquaculture.

The position will be based in Overhalla or Kløfta, Norway and some travel is to be expected.

For further information about the position contact:

IT Manager, PHARMAQ part of Zoetis

Jørn Kjetil Langeland

Mobile phone: 0047 93 87 98 42

Application:

We are looking forward to receiving your application, which you can send with your CV via FINN.NO application system (alternative via email to hr@pharmaq.no) by 18.03.2025. Copy of diplomas and testimonials are requested to be included in the interview. We are a pharmaceutical company and we will require police testimonial upon appointment.

By submitting an application and CV, you agree that the information you provide will be stored in our database to be able to assess you in our recruitment processes. The information will not be stored longer than necessary and maximum for 6 months. Should you have any questions about the safety of our recruitment processes, please contact us at e-mail hr@pharmaq.no. The applicant is entitled to withdraw the application at any time.