Storage - Senior Manager

Job Title Storage Lead Job Grade refer to JE Senior Manager G9B Function Information Technology Sub-function Infra IT Manager s Job Label DC Server Room Lead Skip Level Manager s Label Global Head - Infra Cyber Security Function Head Title GM Location Mumbai No of Direct Reports if any 1 Business Unit Areas Of Responsibility At Sun Pharma we commit to helping you Create your own sunshine - by fostering an environment where you grow at every step take charge of your journey and thrive in a supportive community Are You Ready to Create Your Own Sunshine As you enter the Sun Pharma world you ll find yourself becoming Better every day through continuous progress Exhibit self-drive as you Take charge and lead with confidence Additionally demonstrate a collaborative spirit knowing that we Thrive together and support each other s journeys We are seeking an experienced and strategic IT Storage Lead to manage enterprise storage infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments with an emphasis on secure compliant and high-performance storage systems This role will support a wide range of functions including R D clinical trials manufacturing quality regulatory compliance and enterprise applications The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in storage architecture security operations vendor management governance disaster recovery and regulatory compliance e g GxP 21 CFR Part 11 HIPAA SOX particularly in regulated sectors such as Pharma Life Sciences BFSI and Healthcare Storage Architecture Design Design and implement scalable resilient storage solutions SAN NAS object and cloud storage Evaluate new technologies to align storage infrastructure with current and future business needs Collaborate with infrastructure application and cybersecurity teams for integrated solutions Operations Management Lead daily operations of storage platforms ensuring uptime reliability and capacity planning Implement and maintain enterprise-wide backup archiving and retention strategies Monitor performance availability and health of storage systems using industry best practices Cloud Hybrid Storage Manage and optimize hybrid and cloud storage platforms e g AWS S3 Azure Blob GCP Oversee data migrations integrations and lifecycle policies in cloud-based environments Ensure consistency availability and compliance across multi-cloud and on-prem deployments Security Compliance Implement storage-level security encryption access control audit logging and anomaly detection Ensure compliance with GxP 21 CFR Part 11 HIPAA SOX GDPR and data integrity standards Partner with Quality Regulatory teams for audits inspections and documentation readiness Industry-Specific Pharma Life Sciences Focus Support regulated systems such as LIMS MES ERP QMS and clinical applications Ensure secure data handling across R D Quality Regulatory and Manufacturing domains Manage high-performance computing HPC storage for genomics or bioinformatics data Oversee cold storage scientific data repositories and long-term archiving strategies Governance Vendor Management Define and enforce storage governance policies and SLAs Manage vendors for hardware software and cloud storage including contract and SLA negotiations Optimize licensing procurement cycles and vendor performance reviews Disaster Recovery Resiliency Develop and test storage resiliency failover and disaster recovery DC DR strategies Ensure systems meet RTO RPO targets and business continuity plans are in place Project Budget Management Lead complex projects such as migrations upgrades and new implementations Develop and manage annual storage budgets track expenditures and drive cost optimization Report on KPIs risks and project milestones to IT and business stakeholders Travel Estimate Up to 10 Job Scope Internal Interactions within the organization IT Functional Team External Interactions outside the organization Vendors OEM s Geographical Scope India Overseas Financial Accountability cost revenue with exclusive authority Job Requirements Educational Qualification Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field or equivalent experience Strong hands-on experience with enterprise storage systems e g NetApp Dell EMC Pure Storage HPE In-depth understanding of storage protocols FC iSCSI NFS SMB and data protection strategies Familiarity with hybrid and cloud storage solutions AWS Azure GCP Experience implementing compliance frameworks e g GDPR SOX ISO 27001 in storage environments Solid grasp of ITIL practices risk management and governance frameworks Experience with scripting and automation tools is a plus e g PowerShell Ansible Specific Certification NetApp Certified NCDA NCIE Dell EMC Proven Professional HPE ASE MASE Pure Storage Certification ITIL Foundation or Intermediate Project Management PMP Prince2 is a plus Cloud certifications AWS Azure are desirable Experience 15 years in enterprise storage management 8 years in a leadership or team lead capacity managing or mentoring technical staff Skill Functional Behavioural Strong leadership and decision-making abilities Excellent communication and stakeholder management Analytical proactive and process-driven mindset Ability to handle pressure and manage competing priorities Your Success Matters to Us At Sun Pharma your success and well-being are our top priorities We provide robust benefits and opportunities to foster personal and professional growth Join us at Sun Pharma where every day is an opportunity to grow collaborate and make a lasting impact Let s create a brighter future together Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent s