Vice President, Information Technology About the Company Innovative biopharmaceutical company
Industry
Biotechnology
Type
Public Company
Founded
1992
Employees
51-200
Categories BiotechnologyBiotechnology and PharmaceuticalsCancer ResearchDrug Manufacturing & ResearchHealthcarePharmaceuticals About the Role The Company is seeking a Vice President, Information Technology to take on a strategic and leadership role in the oversight of IT. The successful candidate will be accountable for IT strategy and architecture, applications, sourcing, vendor management, IT performance, and services. This includes ensuring business alignment on IT projects, evolving the IT strategy as needed, and managing the IT service portfolio. The role also involves overseeing the IT budget, supplier selection, and serving as a business partner to the executive team. The Vice President will be responsible for providing leadership, mentorship, and coaching to the IT team, as well as ensuring deployment readiness, risk and security compliance, and technical foundation requirements for all IT initiatives.
Applicants for the Vice President, Information Technology position at the company should have a minimum of 15 years' of management experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with a focus on IT. A Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is required, with a Master's degree preferred. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in delivering IT strategies, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to influence others. Experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, and various compliance standards, including cybersecurity, SoX, GxP, and GDPR, is essential. The role demands a leader who can work effectively with colleagues, demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking, and ensure the professional development and growth of the IT team.
Hiring Manager Title
Chief People Officer (CPO)
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions Information TechnologyEngineering