Head of IT

About Us:

Eupraxia is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing locally delivered, extended-release products that have the potential to address therapeutic areas with high unmet medical need. DiffuSphere™, a proprietary, polymer-based micro-sphere technology, is designed to facilitate targeted drug delivery of both existing and novel drugs. The technology is designed to support an extended duration of effect and delivery of drugs in a hyper-localized fashion, targeting only the tissues that physicians want to treat. We believe the potential for fewer adverse events may be achieved through the precision targeting and the stable and flat delivery of the active ingredient when using the DiffuSphere™ technology, versus the peaks and troughs seen with more traditional drug delivery methods. The precision of Eupraxia's DiffuSphere™ technology platform has the potential to augment and transform existing FDA-approved drugs to improve their safety, tolerability, efficacy and duration of effect. The potential uses in therapeutic areas may go beyond pain and inflammatory gastrointestinal disease, where Eupraxia currently is developing advanced treatments, also to be applicable in oncology, infectious disease and other critical disease areas.

Eupraxia's EP-104GI is currently in a Phase 1b/2 trial, the RESOLVE trial, for the treatment of EoE. EP-104GI is administered as an injection into the esophageal wall, providing local delivery of drug. This is a unique treatment approach for EoE. Eupraxia also recently completed a Phase 2b clinical trial (SPRINGBOARD) of EP-104IAR for the treatment of pain due to knee osteoarthritis. The trial met its primary endpoint and three of the four secondary endpoints. In addition, Eupraxia is developing a pipeline of later and earlier-stage long-acting formulations. Potential pipeline indications include candidates for other inflammatory joint indications and oncology, each designed to improve on the activity and tolerability of currently approved drugs. For further details about Eupraxia, please visit the Company's website at: www.eupraxiapharma.com.

Job Description: 

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of IT to lead the information technology function for our clinical-stage pharmaceutical company. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a crucial role in shaping and implementing IT strategies that align with our business goals and support our mission to advance breakthrough therapies. This role will be based in our head office in Vancouver, BC.

Reports to: SVP, Finance

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute an IT strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives.


• Collaborate with senior management to identify opportunities for technology innovation and optimization.


• Uses critical judgment to make decisions and solve problems involving various levels of risk and complexity

Architecture and Design:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the company's technology architecture roadmap.


• Ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of systems to support both current and future needs.

Data Security and Compliance:

• Oversee the implemention of overarching security measures and enforce robust data security framework to protect our sensitive data against global threats.


• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards related to IT and data management.

Department Leadership:

• Build, lead and mentor a world-class IT team towards achieving results; while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.


• Develop and manage the IT financial plan.

Technology Vendor Management:

• Evaluate and select technology vendors, negotiating contracts to maximize value for the organization.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with key technology partners.

Project Management:

• Oversee the planning and execution of IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technology solutions that meet business requirements.

Emerging Technologies:

• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact on the organization.


• Ability to recommend and implement new technologies to enhance efficiency and innovation.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plans to safeguard critical IT systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.


• Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.


• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance in the healthcare sector, including Sarbanes-Oxley.


• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.


• Demonstrated experience in managing IT budgets, vendor relationships, and large-scale projects.


• Ability to travel to the Seattle office as needed, with increased travel required during the initial office setup phase and approximately once every two months once the office is established.

Preferred Qualifications and Expertise:

• Superior analytical and planning skills.  


• Excellent verbal and written communication, including presentation skills. 


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast-paced, matrixed team environment consisting of internal and external team members. 


• Results oriented individual with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. 


• Ability to interact effectively at many levels and across different cultures. 


• Demonstrated skills in facilitation. 


• Awareness of change management protocols and procedures. 


• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. 


• Self motivated and self-directed.

Salary Range: $177,000 - $208,000 annually

Within the posted range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training. Please note that the range details above reflect the base pay only. A bonus will be available based on performance and remaining in post for the agreed contract duration. We also offer a competitive benefits package.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. While only short-listed candidates will be notified, we thank each applicant for their submission.