Job Description

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).

Skills Required