Senior Organizational Change Lead, Global MES: OCM / MES /GxP / Global system deployments / Strategic Change initiatives / German/ English

Background:
The global MES program is accountable for developing MES business strategies and the
implementation of harmonized Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) within the entire PT network covering clinical and commercial manufacturing operations. You will develop the overarching change strategy to establish our solutions as global tools and ensure their effective use organization-wide. You will partner with OCM functional leads to drive the necessary mindset shift, creating a consistent and valuable user experience across functions. Additionally, you will track OCM performance, manage OCM risks transparently, and demonstrate exceptional people leadership in an agile and dynamic environment.
You will lead a network of change experts and change agents across our implementation projects.
To achieve this, you will work closely with the program’s core team and stakeholders from different functional areas across the organization
You are reporting directly to the global MES Program lead, and you are part of the global MES core leadership team.

The perfect candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related specialization (e.g., Business Administration, Organizational Development, or Change Management) and brings a proven track record of managing large-scale programs, global system deployments, and strategic change initiatives. They possess specialized, hands-on experience driving Change Management within Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), specifically tailored to the unique demands of a pharmaceutical production, manufacturing, or GxP environment.

Lead and mentor the OCM teams, embedding best change management practices across all program/project activities.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Engagement
Engage key stakeholders to address specific needs, fostering trust and buy-in for transformation activities
Develop and maintain strong relationships to support seamless implementation.

Change Management Execution
• Oversee change management plans, including communication, training, and support strategies, to ensure smooth adoption.
• Manage end-to-end transformation activities, ensuring alignment with program’s timelines and objectives.
Program Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
• Track change management progress, adapting strategies as needed for maximum effectiveness.
• Benchmark against industry best practices, especially in pharmaceutical and
• GxP-compliant environments, for ongoing enhancement.

Risk Management and Advisory
• Act as a trusted advisor, assessing change-related risks and identifying opportunities to optimize outcomes.
• Address challenges proactively, ensuring resources, timelines, and objectives align across global workstreams.
• Adoption and Transformation Leadership
• Drive the adoption of new systems, processes, and behaviours, championing change readiness and impact management.
• Communicate transparently about progress and challenges, fostering organizational alignment and agile responsiveness to evolving needs.

Must Haves:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related specialization area (e.g., Business Administration, Organizational Development, Change Management).
• Experience in Change management within MES required.
• Experience in leading and mentoring program and project teams on relevant engagements, particularly in a pharmaceutical production/manufacturing or GxP Environment.
• Proven experience managing large-scale programs and projects, including systemdeployments, with a strong focus on change management.
• Demonstrated capabilities in teamwork and leadership on significant global change efforts.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across multiple levels of the organization.
• Experience in a consulting or client-facing environment, with a proven track record of managing stakeholder expectations in a large corporate setting.
• Strong written and verbal language skills in both English and German would be a big plus.
• Familiarity with project management approaches tools, and phases of the project lifecycle.
• Positive personality with a can-do attitude and a problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong awareness and ability to lead and work in multicultural teams.
• Generates enthusiasm and drive for commitment to excellence

Reference Nr.: 924974
Rolle: Senior Organizational Change Lead, Global MES
Industrie: Pharma
Location: Base
Pensum: 100%
Start: ASAP (01.08.2026)
Duration: 12+ months
Deadline: 03/06/2026

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ITech Consult is an ISO 9001:2015-certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specializes in placing highly qualified candidates for temporary staffing in the fields of IT, life sciences, and engineering. We offer temporary staffing and payroll services. This is free of charge for our candidates, and we do not charge any additional fees for payroll services.