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Head of Global Infrastructure and Network

On-site in Spain·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Werfen

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Work mode: On-site, Spain
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Experience: 12+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, or related field.
12+ years of experience in infrastructure, network, and IT operations leadership within a global enterprise environment.
Strong knowledge of IT service management principles and operational excellence practices.
Experience with IT budgeting, vendor management, procurement, and contract negotiations.
Knowledge of heterogeneous hardware, software and cloud environment as well as networking technologies (AWS, Azure, Vmware, Microsoft, SDWAN, Firewalls, etc).
Familiarity with cybersecurity, business continuity, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Experience supporting global business operations in a highly regulated environment preferred.

Skills & Capabilities

Value driven mindset embedding security, standardization, user experience and continuous improvement disciplines.
Track record of budget and cost management.
Organized, ability to plan for short-, mid- and long-term objectives.
Ability to work independently and take decisions in alignment with management.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
People-, customer- and service-oriented mindset.
Communication and persuasion skills.
Excellent English communication skills (written and oral), at ease interacting with management.

The role

The Head of Global Infrastructure & Network is responsible for executing the global strategy, governance, and operational management of Werfen's technology infrastructure, network, data centers and cloud.

This role ensures the availability, scalability, security, resilience, and performance of the global infrastructure environment that supports critical business operations worldwide. The position provides leadership to a global team of infrastructure and network professionals, drives technology modernisation initiatives, manages strategic vendor partnerships, and aligns infrastructure capabilities with business objectives.

What you'll do

Key Accountabilities

Define and execute the global infrastructure and network strategy aligned with business and technology objectives.
Lead global infrastructure operations, ensuring high availability, reliability, performance, and service excellence across all regions.
Own the design, governance, and lifecycle management of network services, data centres, cloud connectivity, server infrastructure, and related platforms.
Drive infrastructure modernisation initiatives, including automation, standardisation, cloud integration, and technology refresh programmes.
Establish and monitor operational KPIs, SLAs, KRIs, capacity planning, and resilience objectives to ensure continuous service improvement.
Ensure infrastructure services comply with security, regulatory, compliance, and audit requirements in partnership with Cybersecurity and Risk Management teams.
Lead disaster recovery, business continuity, and resilience programmes for infrastructure and network services.
Manage strategic vendor relationships, contracts, budgets, and third-party service providers to optimise service quality and cost efficiency.
Develop and mentor a high-performing global team, fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation, and technical excellence.
Partner with business, application, cybersecurity, cloud, and service management teams to deliver reliable and scalable technology capabilities that support organisational growth.

Networking/Key relationships

Cybersecurity Teams
Enterprise Applications & SAP Teams
Regional IT Operations Team
Cloud Platform Teams
Strategic Technology Vendors and Service Providers
DDI
Digital Solutions
R&D
Other Business Stakeholders

How you'll work

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Job type

Full-time

Location

Barcelona

Country

Spain

About Werfen

Werfen is a global medical diagnostics company headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in in vitro diagnostic systems and reagents for hemostasis, acute care, transfusion, autoimmunity, and transplant. With direct operations in 30 countries and distribution in over 100 territories, the company generated nearly €2.2 billion in sales in 2024 and employs 7,000 people worldwide. Its technology centers are located in the United States and Europe, and it recently acquired Omixon, a Budapest-based NGS company, to expand its transplant diagnostics portfolio.

Industry: Medical Diagnostics
Founded: 1966
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: werfen.com

Good to know if you are moving

Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, offering a Mediterranean lifestyle and a major European tech and business hub.
Operates in 30 countries directly, providing potential international mobility opportunities within the company.
Family-owned and innovative, with a strong focus on R&D and technology centers in the US and Europe.
Workforce of 7,000 employees, indicating a large, established organization with diverse roles.
Recent acquisition of Omixon (Budapest) may create new opportunities in NGS and transplant diagnostics.

In their own words

About the company & team

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.