IT Business Partner – Technical Operations UK

Linthwaite, Huddersfiled

About the Company:

Thornton & Ross are one of the UK's fastest-growing, leading producers of household pharmaceutical products & own some of the country's most loved brands such as Covonia®, Hedrin®, Cetraben® as well as the leading disinfectant Zoflora®.  Many people in the UK will have a product from Thornton & Ross somewhere at home. We are also a trusted & reliable provider of prescription products, including emollients, bone health products & generics to the NHS with 100 years’ heritage behind us

We are part of the STADA group. STADA Arzneimittel AG is a German Stock Corporation with headquarters in Bad Vilbel, Germany. STADA focuses on a two-pillar strategy consisting of generics, including specialty pharmaceuticals & non-prescription consumer health products.  Worldwide, STADA Arzneimittel AG sells its products in approximately 120 countries.  Like all success stories, our company history started with a great idea. In 1895, a group of pharmacists had a common objective: The standardised production of medicinal products to ensure an effective and reasonable provision of healthcare. This was the beginning of STADA’s impressive development. We are now a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceuticals. With a long-standing heritage rooted in pharmacies, we continue to be a reliable and trustworthy partner. We help people regain and protect a dignified and able life. As STADA, we fundamentally care for people’s health as a trusted partner.

If you are ready for new challenges where you can make a difference to people’s health, you have come to the right place. We are looking for people with a great attitude and passion, who care about making a difference in the world.

About the Role:

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team that thrives on innovation, excellence, and strategic influence in technology and operations? STADA is looking for a dynamic, experienced UK IT Business Partner - TechOps to join our Operational Leadership Team (OLT) and drive technological advancements in our manufacturing processes.

The UK IT Business Partner – TechOps (IT BP) has the overall responsibility to serve as the strategic interface with the Operational Leadership Team (OLT) for the purpose of business technology strategy development, demand management, solution discovery, service management, risk management and relationship management.

The IT BP proactively serves as a “trusted advisor” and is the primary point of contact to all OLT members for Technology related topics. The role operates as the key business contact ensuring the IT department provide the agreed services and capabilities. The IT BP provides support in delivering business solutions that meet the needs of the TechOps organisation. The IT BP focus on strategic initiatives and planning activities for their business area. The role strives to understand market challenges, including customer priorities and competitive issues. The ITBP is proactive and anticipatory in their thinking and provides significant value to TechOps. The IT BP will facilitate the investment intake process & the high-level planning & execution of business initiatives using technology. The ITBP has a lead role in enabling the business to achieve their objectives through the effective use of technology.

Colleagues will need to live our Values – Integrity; Entrepreneurship; Agility; One STADA

About You:

At STADA we talk about diversity as Uniqueness. Everyone is unique and we recognise our differences as a strength. Our values Entrepreneurship, Integrity, Agility and One STADA ensure our uniqueness thrives, enabling us to care for people’s health as a trusted partner. Empower your Uniqueness, bring your whole self to STADA. If you’re keen to add value and see results, thrive in a busy fast paced environment and have the can-do spirit that’s spearheading our success, bring those qualities, with the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or significant IT and industry-specific experience
• Vast experience in IT, with preferred ERP experience (ideally SAP S4/Hana)
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably healthcare manufacturing
• Proven management and leadership experience.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to bridge technology with business needs.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Creative problem-solving skills and analytical mindset.

What’s in it for you?

Rewarding our employees is important to us, which is why we offer a range of fantastic benefits, such as:

• Competitive base salary
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days leave.
• Generous Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Car Allowance
• Private Health cover
• Hybrid working options

This role is subject to background and reference checking. The findings of these checks may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

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