Director IT & Digital Solutions Sweden
Are you ready to lead the digital agenda in a highly regulated, business-critical environment and shape the future of IT & Digital Solutions in Sweden? We are looking for an experienced and strategic Director IT & Digital Solutions to take a key leadership role in developing our IT and digital capabilities across Fresenius Kabi in Sweden. This is an opportunity to lead an important function at the intersection of business, technology, digital transformation and regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing, while working closely with both local stakeholders and global IT functions. The roleAs Director IT & Digital Solutions, you will lead our IT Infrastructure and Systems Engineering teams in Sweden and be responsible for ensuring that our local IT infrastructure and application capabilities support both current business needs and our long-term strategic direction.You will connect local business priorities with Fresenius Kabi's global IT strategy, drive digitalization initiatives and build a scalable and future-ready IT landscape. You will also ensure that our systems and infrastructure meet applicable requirements within GxP/GMP, cybersecurity, GDPR and data protection. The position is a Sweden site leadership role for IT & Digital Solutions, reporting to the Head of TechOps Digital Operations, with personnel and budget responsibility. Working closely with local operations, global IT functions, support functions, suppliers and other business stakeholders, you will have the opportunity to influence both strategic direction and operational development. Your key responsibilities;· Lead and develop the IT & Digital Solutions organization in Sweden, including IT Infrastructure and Systems Engineering.· Develop and execute the local IT and digital roadmap, ensuring alignment between business priorities and the global IT strategy.· Drive digitalization initiatives across production, R&D and business processes, identifying opportunities where technology can improve efficiency and business outcomes.· Ensure GxP/GMP compliance for local systems and maintain a high level of audit and inspection readiness.· Strengthen and maintain local IT security, cybersecurity, GDPR and data protection practices.· Lead and prioritize complex IT investments and projects, including infrastructure upgrades and digital transformation initiatives.· Take responsibility for the local IT budget, investment portfolio, resource allocation and performance reporting.· Act as a strategic partner to the business, translating business needs into scalable, secure and compliant technology solutions.· Build strong collaboration across global and local functions as well as with external partners and suppliers.· Lead, coach and develop the IT organization, strengthening capabilities and creating the conditions for collaboration and high performance. About youWe are looking for an experienced IT leader who combines strategic perspective with the ability to drive execution. You are comfortable leading in a complex and regulated environment where business priorities, technology, security and compliance need to come together. You view IT not only as a technology function, but as a key enabler of business development, operational excellence and digital transformation. As a leader, you create direction, build trust and empower your organization to perform and develop. You are confident in making decisions in complex situations and skilled at navigating multiple stakeholders and priorities in an international environment. You move naturally between strategic discussions and operational realities and have the ability to turn strategy and business needs into clear priorities and sustainable solutions. Your profile· Academic degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional qualifications.· Significant experience in IT management and leadership, including leading cross-functional teams and aligning IT priorities with business objectives.· Strong leadership experience, including developing teams and organizational capabilities.· Experience leading complex IT projects and change initiatives, ideally in an international organization.· Experience in digital transformation, system upgrades and organizational change.· A good understanding of GMP/GxP and regulated IT environments, preferably within pharmaceuticals, life sciences or another highly regulated industry.· Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, systems engineering, cybersecurity, data protection, automation and digital transformation.· Strong stakeholder management, communication and decision-making capabilities.· Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken. What we offer This is a business-critical leadership position with significant opportunity to influence the future development of IT & Digital Solutions in Sweden. You will join an international organization where local business needs meet global strategy and where digitalization and technology play an important role in supporting a regulated manufacturing environment. You will have the opportunity to shape the local IT roadmap, develop the organization and contribute to solutions that support both today's operations and our future needs. Employment details This is a permanent position with an initial six-month probationary period. Contact If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact the hiring manager, Jutta Valkenberg, or Talent Acquisition Manager Erika Lantz Paulsen, erika.lantz-paulsen@fresenius-kabi.com, or by phone at +46 18 644 759. For union-related inquiries:· Unionen: unionen-klubben@fresenius-kabi.com· Akademikerföreningen: akademikerforeningen@fresenius-kabi.comWe warmly welcome your application via the application link.Please note that we do not accept applications by email or regular mail.Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Our recruitment process includes assessments, interviews, reference checks and a background check. During the interview process, you will be asked to present your degree certificates and other relevant documentation. The final candidate will also undergo a pre-employment medical examination through our occupational health service. Om arbetsplatsenVi är ett växande företag med cirka 1000 anställda i Sverige och över 40 000 anställda världen över. Vår stolthet för våra produkter genomsyrar hela företaget. I våra medarbetarundersökningar lyfts kollegorna, utvecklingsmöjligheterna och den familjära stämningen upp som några av de bästa sakerna med att arbeta på Fresenius Kabi. Att vara en del i Fresenius Kabi är synonymt med att vara en del i en miljö med framtidsutsikter. Vi tror på vår personal och är passionerad i vår utveckling av alla våra medarbetare. Hur den utvecklingen ser ut har du stora möjligheter att påverka själv.Fresenius Kabi har dessutom, för fjärde året i rad, blivit utsedda till Karriärföretag och därmed en attraktiv arbetsgivare i Sverige tack vare våra unika karriärmöjligheter.Vår globala organisation medför att det finns en stor variation av vägar att välja som ett led i din framtida utveckling.
