Director of IT
About the Opportunity
A venture-backed biotechnology company is seeking a Director of IT to lead technology strategy, operations, security, and business systems during a critical growth phase.
This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who can operate as both a strategic technology leader and a hands-on builder. The position owns the company's IT function end-to-end while partnering closely with scientific, clinical, quality, regulatory, finance, and operational stakeholders. Rather than managing a large internal team, the role will oversee managed service providers and specialized technology partners, along with crafting
Key Responsibilities
Technology Strategy & Business Enablement
- Own the enterprise applications road map and align technology investments with business priorities.
- Evaluate, implement, and optimize business systems across the organization.
- Establish governance processes for technology requests, system selection, and adoption.
- Drive operational efficiency through technology-enabled process improvements.
Information Security & Data Governance
- Lead the organization's cyber security, compliance, and risk management programs.
- Oversee identity and access management, endpoint security, backup and disaster recovery, and data protection initiatives.
- Develop and maintain data governance frameworks supporting regulated operations.
- Ensure systems, processes, and documentation meet applicable regulatory requirements.
- Support audits, due diligence activities, and third-party security assessments.
- Partner with technical and business teams to support evolving data, infrastructure, and computing needs.
IT Operations & Vendor Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for managed service providers and key technology vendors.
- Drive accountability, service quality, and continuous improvement across outsourced IT functions.
- Manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, software licensing, and technology investments.
- Ensure reliable and consistent IT support across multiple office locations.
AI Strategy & Adoption
- Develop governance standards and policies for AI usage across the organization.
- Evaluate AI technologies and identify opportunities to improve business processes.
- Ensure AI initiatives align with security, compliance, and data governance requirements.
Ideal Background
- 10+ years of IT experience with leadership responsibility.
- Experience supporting regulated life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or similar environments.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, data governance, compliance, and risk management.
- Experience managing MSPs, consultants, and third-party technology providers.
- Background leading enterprise application strategy and implementation efforts.
- Familiarity with cloud environments and modern business technology ecosystems.
- Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution in a lean organization.
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Preferred Experience
- Experience building or scaling IT capabilities in a growing organization.
- Exposure to regulated research, clinical, manufacturing, or quality environments.
- Experience developing AI strategies or governance programs.
- Security, infrastructure, or IT service management certifications.
- Experience supporting customer, partner, sponsor, or regulatory audits.
Why Candidates May Be Interested
- Enterprise-wide ownership of IT, security, business systems, and AI strategy.
- Opportunity to build scalable technology capabilities from the ground up.
- Significant visibility with executive leadership and business stakeholders.
- High-impact role within a growing, innovation-driven organization.
- Competitive compensation, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits.
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