At NNIT Digital Manufacturing, we empower our customers in the life sciences industry to navigate their digital manufacturing transformation journey. With deep expertise, dedication, and innovation, we help our clients make a real impact on patients’ lives.

We are looking for a Consulting Director with a strong understanding of how emerging technologies enable digital transformation in the life sciences industry. You will play a key strategic and cross-functional role.

This role requires hands-on involvement with client work, engaging directly with stakeholders to translate business needs into strategic initiatives. Additionally, you will support business development, shape NNIT’s service offerings, and help position NNIT as a leading advisory partner in the EU life sciences market.

This position offers a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of domain expertise and client needs, translating industry trends into advisory, implementation, and managed service solutions.

Your Responsibilities as Consulting Director in Digital Manufacturing
In the Life Sciences Digital Manufacturing team, you will join an exciting international department with highly skilled colleagues who have a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the ability to bridge this knowledge with digital solutions that drive operational excellence for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

•  Provide cross-functional leadership across Delivery and Sales team, ensuring alignment and efficiency in digital manufacturing transformation initiatives.

• Act as a trusted advisor to global life science clients, leading client engagements focused on advisory, implementation, and optimization of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and digital manufacturing solutions.
• Shape and evolve NNIT’s Digital Manufacturing service portfolio, translating industry trends into strategic advisory, technology deployment, and managed service offerings tailored for the life sciences sector.
• Drive business development and growth with a particular focus on Central Europe, identifying new opportunities and cultivating strong client relationships to expand NNIT’s regional footprint.
• Position NNIT as a though leader in Digital Manufacturing for Life Sciences, representing the company at conferences, panels, and industry events.
• Collaborate closely with senior consultants, delivery teams, and management to ensure best practices, quality implementation standards, and innovation in digital manufacturing projects.
• Engage with technology partners and MES vendors such as Körber PAS-X, Rockwell FTPS, Siemens, Emerson Syncade, and comparable platforms to strengthen NNIT’s solution ecosystem.
• Maintain strong engagement with regulatory and standardization bodies (EMA, FDA, ISO, GAMP), ensuring compliance and alignment with evolving manufacturing regulations.

Your Qualifications and Experiences

•  MSc degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in digital manufacturing or MES implementation within the life sciences industry.
• Strong business acumen and proven ability to drive commercial success, including presales, RfP response, and statement of work creation.
• Hands-on experience with major MES solutions (e.g., PAS-X, Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson, Syncade) and integration with automation and IT systems.
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership skills, collaborating effectively across technical delivery, manufacturing, and IT solution teams.
• Solution-oriented mindset focused on client value, efficiency, and innovation.
• Excellent command of English; proficiency in a Central European language (e.g., German) is a strong advantage.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to lead NNIT’s digital manufacturing strategy and service delivery, supporting life science clients in achieving smart, compliant, and connected operations. If you are driven by innovation and impact, we look forward to connecting with you.

About NNIT Digital Manufacturing
The NNIT Group provides a wide range of IT and consulting services to the global life sciences industry and has been a trusted partner to life science companies for more than 25 years.
We are committed to transforming Digital Manufacturing into an influential, strategic, and data driven business unit.
We leverage thought leadership, deep domain knowledge, and the latest technologies, combining implementation excellence with continuous service and maintenance.

• 100+ Manufacturing dedicated consultants in DK, CH, DE, CN, US, PL, UK, ITA
• 50+ Current clients, including several tier 1 pharma clients
• 1,700+ Employees in NNIT globally

Application and Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Director, Digital Manufacturing, Denny Kettwig at +41 76 466 17 81.
Please apply by clicking “Apply” on this page. Kindly note that applications and interviews will be reviewed and conducted on an ongoing basis, so please apply as soon as possible.