Role OverviewThe Senior Director, Information Technology will lead the strategy, operations, security, and evolution of the company's enterprise technology environment. This role requires someone who can balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
What You Will Do
Develop and execute the enterprise IT strategy and roadmap, lead enterprise IT services, improve the employee technology experience, and establish service levels and operational metrics.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate is a strategic but hands-on technology leader who can build a high-performing IT organization, effectively manage external partners, strengthen cybersecurity and compliance, and support the technology needs of a growing clinical-stage life sciences company.
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive IT experience
- 5+ years in technology leadership
- Experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or another highly regulated industry
- Clinical-stage biotech/pharma and public-company experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated success leading enterprise IT within a cloud-first, SaaS-based environment
- Experience managing MSPs and strategic technology partners
- Strong background in cybersecurity, business continuity, disaster recovery, and risk management
- Knowledge of SOX, GDPR, GxP, GAMP 5, and computer system validation
- Experience with enterprise applications, Microsoft 365, identity and access management, endpoint management, networking, cloud infrastructure, and end-user services
- Experience using automation and emerging technologies, including AI, to improve business operations
- Strong business judgment and ability to communicate and partner effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to lead through organizational change while remaining hands-on when necessary
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