ATS Company: PA Solutions Requisition ID: 13569 Location:
Antwerp, Antwerp, BE, 2600
#job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Date: May 30, 2025
IT Architect
Are you looking for an exciting position where you can leverage your enthusiasm for IT to develop innovative solutions in the pharmaceutical sector? At PA Solutions, we warmly welcome you! Currently, we are seeking an experienced IT architect to strengthen our team.
Responsibilities
1. Equirement Analysis: Collaborate with clients to gather and understand business and technical requirements for IT projects within pharmaceutical settings.
2. Architectural Design: Develop robust IT architectures and create roadmaps that align with client objectives, incorporating both software and hardware components.
3. Component Identification: Identify and specify all necessary components required to construct the proposed architecture, ensuring compatibility and functionality.
4. Cost Estimation: Assist in estimating project costs, considering various factors such as equipment, software licenses, and labor.
5. Topology Drafting: Create detailed topologies of existing and conceptual landscapes, providing clear visual representations of proposed solutions.
6. Deployment Support: Lead a team in deploying the architecture, ensuring successful implementation while adhering to project timelines and budget constraints.
7. Compliance and Validation: Collaborate with validation teams to ensure automation systems comply with regulatory requirements, GMP guidelines, and industry standards such as GAMP.
8. Vendor Management: Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers to evaluate, select, and integrate solutions that align with project requirements and architectural guidelines.
9. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and efficiency improvements within IT architectures, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
10. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders at various levels, including clients, project sponsors, and executive leadership, to ensure alignment of IT solutions with business goals and strategic objectives.
Your profile
Hard skills:
11. You have at least 5 years of IT experience, with at least 2 years spent in a pharmaceutical environment, contributing as a team member for project execution
12. You have in-depth knowledge of IT components and technologies essential for architecting comprehensive solutions
13. You possess high-level knowledge of automation systems, including but not limited to SCADA, DCS, PLC, MES, Historians, and related technologies
14. You understand the architecture of automation systems, including system integration, data flow, network communication protocols, and hardware/software interfaces
15. You recognize the criticality of automation systems within pharmaceutical environments, understanding their pivotal role in ensuring operational efficiency, product quality, and regulatory compliance
16. You have proficiency in GAMP (Good Automated Manufacturing Practice) practices, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations
Soft skills:
17. You have exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to various stakeholders
18. You are capable of presenting and defending solution scopes to clients and project stakeholders
19. You are a strong team player with proven leadership capabilities, able to lead teams of engineers in both project and technical capacities
20. You are fluent in English
What do we offer you?
We're on a fast track, expanding globally through strategic acquisitions and are now seeking talent ready to join this train of continuous growth. That's why we offer:
21. Exclusive compensation package: Enjoy a competitive salary, complemented with fringe benefits, including extensive insurance coverage and meal vouchers.
22. Flexible working hours: We provide flexible hours and the option for remote work, tailored to your professional lifestyle.
23. Sustainable mobility solutions: You'll receive a fully electric company car, complete with a charging pass and the option for a home charging station. Additionally, there are charging facilities available at our offices.
24. Continuous professional development: Broaden your horizons with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities, both horizontally and vertically.
25. Dynamic team environment: Become part of a close-knit team where collaboration and team spirit are celebrated through regular team-building activities.