Global it-infrastructure engineer (iam) m/f/d

CordenPharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DP), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.Our network, spanning Europe and the US, provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being.

Our People Vision:
We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.

Global IT-Infrastructure Engineer (IAM) m/f/d

What you can expect

As Global IT Infrastructure Engineer (IAM), you will play a key role in designing, implementing and operating our global IT infrastructure with a strong focus on Identity & Access Management (IAM). You ensure secure, compliant and scalable identity services across IT and OT environments and actively contribute to our Zero Trust architecture. You will work in an international setup, closely collaborating with infrastructure, cybersecurity and business stakeholders worldwide.

Global Infrastructure & Operations

• Design, implement and operate global IT infrastructure services (servers, networks, cloud and identity services)
• Manage hybrid environments (on‑prem, cloud and OT integration)
• Ensure availability, performance and resilience of infrastructure platforms

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Lead deployment, operation and continuous improvement of enterprise IAM solutions
• Manage the full identity lifecycle (joiner/mover/leaver), RBAC, MFA, SSO and PAM
• Integrate IAM solutions with Active Directory (separate IT/OT ADs), cloud platforms and enterprise applications

Security & Compliance

• Enforce identity and infrastructure security standards (ISO 27001, NIS2)
• Support audits, access reviews and compliance activities
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on Zero Trust and identity protection initiatives

Governance & Integration

• Align IAM and infrastructure standards across IT, OT and cloud environments
• Define standards, SOPs and automation processes to improve efficiency and security

To successfully master this role, we are looking for the following qualifications:

• University degree in IT or equivalent professional experience
• Certifications such as Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) and/or GAMP are a plus
• Several years of experience (approx. 5+ years) in IT infrastructure (servers, networking, cloud)
• Hands‑on experience implementing and operating IAM solutions in international environments
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory (hybrid/multi‑domain), Windows Server and Azure
• Experience with IAM technologies such as Entra ID / Azure AD, Okta, CyberArk or comparable platforms
• Solid understanding of authentication and authorization protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect)
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g. Pharma/Manufacturing, GxP) is a plus
• Very good English skills

What we offer

• Reduced-rate bike leasing
• Employee Events
• Subsidy for fitness studio
• Hybrid working opportunities
• And many more

Interested? If you enjoy working in a team and are interested in a varied area of responsibility, if you think and act beyond your own area of responsibility, then you should join our team. CordenPharma does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior agreement will not be considered and will not create any obligations for CordenPharma.