Associate Director, IT - Data Center Operations (Americas & EMEA)

Lupin Pharmaceuticals

  • Somerset, NJ
  • $139,000-164,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
OverviewLupin is comprised of a fast growing, innovative and robust team of manufacturing, Research and Development and commercial divisions. Together these entities make up the generic and branded U.S. business. Lupin has a significant generic pipeline, and a branded focus on women’s health. Our first Research and Development facility in the US is located in Coral Springs, Florida which focuses on generic and branded orally inhaled and nasal drug products. Somerset, New Jersey is home to one of Fifteen commercial manufacturing sites globally and the only commercial manufacturing facility in the United States for Lupin, as well as additional Research and Development teams. Lupin is prided on being people-focused and centered around how impactful we are with our customers. Dollars are not a measure of success but rather the people we help along the way.The Associate Director IT - Data Center OPS (Americas & EMEA) role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade information systems and cloud infrastructure solutions that support a large, global pharmaceutical organization. This position plays a key role in harmonizing IT infrastructure and operations across Americas and EMEA regions in alignment with global strategies.The role requires close collaboration with the Global IT leadership team, regional stakeholders, and external partners to ensure resilient, secure, and standardized IT services that enable the organization’s business and compliance goals.ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure & Operations Management
  • Oversee day-to-day operations and ongoing maintenance of regional IT infrastructure, including on-premises servers, networks, databases, and cloud-based platforms.
  • Ensure optimal system reliability, availability, performance, and scalability through proactive monitoring, capacity planning, and incident resolution.
  • Maintain 100% effectiveness of regional data backup and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, ensuring readiness for rapid recovery across all supported environments.
Vendor & Contract Management
  • Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers to ensure performance, SLAs, and value delivery.
  • Partner with regional legal and procurement teams to coordinate renewals, renegotiations, and enhancements of existing contracts in alignment with corporate guidelines.
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
  • Lead and own regional DR strategy and execution, ensuring compliance with business continuity objectives and global IT standards.
  • Conduct regular DR testing and validation with stakeholders to confirm operational readiness.
Standardization & Harmonization
  • Collaborate with the Corporate IT team to standardize and roll out core IT technologies across regions, ensuring consistent architecture, tools, and processes.
  • Bridge communication between regional and offshore support teams to align project execution and operational priorities.
Security & Compliance
  • Ensure the security, integrity, and compliance of IT systems and data in accordance with global policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, GxP, GDPR).
  • Exposure to Security tools like EDR, Zscaler etc.
  • Roll out enhanced security measures in partnership with Global IT security leadership, assessing regional risks and implementing mitigation plans.
Infrastructure Design & Architecture Improvement
  • Lead the continual optimization of regional IT infrastructure, ensuring scalable, resilient, and cost-effective platforms across data centers and cloud environments.
  • Develop future-proof topology and capacity plans for physical and virtual assets, proactively identifying opportunities for consolidation, automation, and technology refresh
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, providing strategic recommendations to corporate IT leaders for improving infrastructure agility, performance, and security.
  • Collaborate with enterprise architects and global IT leaders to establish infrastructure blueprints, standards, and reference models that support long-term business growth.
  • Contribute to strategic IT planning, presenting infrastructure improvement proposals—including ROI analyses and risk assessments—to corporate leadership for informed decision-making.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as the regional liaison for IT operations, representing Americas & EMEA within global IT programs and steering committees.
  • Partner with regional IT teams and business units to align infrastructure capabilities with evolving business needs.
QualificationsQualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
  • 12+ years in IT, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven experience in IT infrastructure management for large, distributed enterprises (pharma or regulated industry preferred).
  • Strong background in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), virtualization, networks, and data center operations.
  • Demonstrated expertise in vendor management, contract negotiations, and SLA governance.
  • Familiarity with ITIL best practices and enterprise monitoring tools.
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
  • Knowledge of compliance / security standards relevant to pharmaceuticals & healthcare (e.g., ISO 27001, GxP, GDPR, HIPAA).
The anticipated salary range for this position in New Jersey is $139,000.00 - $164,000.00, plus discretionary performance bonus (based upon eligibility). The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Lupin is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.Lupin is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other classification as required by applicable law.Physical RequirementsThe physical requirements of the position generally include: standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. In some circumstances, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and crawling may apply. This position may require lifting up to 15 pounds occasionally. Generally work is performed in an office environment.Search Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyLupin USA, and its Affiliates does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms for any current openings at our company without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of Lupin. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by Lupin as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, No phone calls or emails

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