IT Director

4 weeks ago


Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom Valneva Full time

We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.

Our company has leveraged its expertise and capabilities to commercialize three vaccines, including the world's first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine candidates into and through the clinic, including candidates against Lyme disease and Zika.

With operations in multiple countries, we are committed to making a positive impact on global public health.

As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in shaping our company's digital transformation, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Liaising with site management to understand and support their IT needs.
  • Overseeing all IT operations at the site, including infrastructure, applications, and support services.
  • Leading and transforming solutions leveraging ERP, MES, and surrounding systems.
  • Leading IT-related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
  • Responsible for taking part and/or coordinating to resolve escalated incidents in corporate with the business/IT functions and partner vendors.
  • Leading and managing the site IT team, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Developing and managing the site IT budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.

Requirements include:

  • Experience managing IT operations in a manufacturing, logistics, or similar environment.
  • Knowledge in the area MES (MasterControl, Labware) and/or ERP (Dynamics 365) is essential.
  • Experience of implementation, operation, and/or maintenance of ERP peripheral systems in Product Supply is preferred.

Benefits include:

  • Stock Options
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Gym membership OR fitness allowance
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Many others included