Senior Architect – Serialization/Automation System

Job Description:At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers – we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organization and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better.Ferring+You The Senior Architect – Serialization/Automation Systems plays a key role in defining, designing, and implementing serialization and automation solutions across Ferring’s global manufacturing sites. This role ensures that all systems comply with regulatory and business requirements while promoting harmonization, scalability, and operational excellence across the company’s digital and automation landscape.Your day at FerringDesign and maintain global serialization and automation system architecture, ensuring compliance, scalability, and alignment with IT and manufacturing strategies.Develop standardized, efficient, and compliant shop-floor solutions that meet the needs of a regulated pharmaceutical environment.Lead global implementation and lifecycle management of serialization and automation platforms, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.Collaborate with Global IT, Quality, and Operations teams, as well as external suppliers, to ensure harmonized processes and continuous system improvement.Ensure compliance with GMP, GAMP, and data integrity requirements while supporting audits, validations, and change controls.Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies and promoting standardization, simplification, and digital transformation across sites.Behind our innovation…There’s youMaster’s degree in Automation, Electrical, Computer, or Process Engineering.Minimum 8–10 years of experience in automation, serialization (preferential), or manufacturing IT systems in a regulated pharmaceutical environment (preferential).Strong knowledge of GAMP 5, GMP, CFR Part 11, and data integrity principles.Proven experience with serialization platforms (e.g., Antares Vision, Systech, SEA Vision) - preferential - and integration with MES, ERP, and L4/L5 systems.Strong leadership and communication skills with experience leading cross-functional and global initiatives.Fluent in English; other languages are an asset.People come first at FerringGet inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you loveOur inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and roleParental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parentsExtended support on family building journeyMaking a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.Behind our purpose… There’s youIf our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.Note to agencies: this search is being managed by Ferring’s Talent Acquisition team. Kindly do not send us spontaneous profiles.Location:Ferring Service Center Portugal