Head of IT
Responsibilities
- Design and execute the IT infrastructure to support both existing operations and future growth.
- Lead the planning and execution of strategic IT projects while managing essential daily IT services.
- Handle vendor management, including negotiations and relationship maintenance.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders across the company to align IT services with business needs.
- Stay updated on industry trends to ensure the company utilizes effective and innovative IT solutions.
- Manage IT security protocols and compliance with data security regulations and standards, including PHI, GxP, SOX, and other relevant frameworks.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive IT policies and procedures.
- Ensure robust IT disaster recovery and contingency planning.
- Manage and optimize the IT budget.
- Maintain and upgrade IT systems and infrastructure as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- 10-15 years of experience in IT management, preferably within the biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
- In-depth understanding of clinical development processes and regulatory compliance relevant to the pharmaceutical industry, including GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and SOX.
- Demonstrated experience transitioning an organization from clinical stages to full commercial operations.
- Proven track record of effective team management and IT department leadership.
- Extensive experience with both cloud-based and on-premise IT infrastructures.
- Skilled in managing outsourced IT services and vendor partnerships.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
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Seniority level
Associate -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Information Technology -
Industries
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