Director of Information Technology

This
is not a "heads -down" role—it's a leadership position that seeks strategic vision, team oversight, and active engagement in execution. The IT department is
undergoing transformation. This is a unique opportunity where you’ll
be responsible for restructuring,
mentoring, and rebuilding a high -performing IT organization that can support
our mission -critical clinical systems and digital  reshaping initiatives 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse internal IT
  team across five core functions, maintaining visibility into each at a
  strategic (2,000 -ft) level
  
• Evaluate and restructure the
  current IT org chart — identify gaps, reassign roles, and optimize FTEs
  vs. contractors
  
• Build strong partnerships
  with clinical and operational teams to ensure IT supports user needs
  
• Guide the
  migration of systems and databases (Oracle, .NET, Git, etc.) to the cloud and
  recommend optimal platforms (e.g., evaluating Aurora vs. Oracle)
  
• Oversee the development and
  validation of programs using technologies such as C#, .NET, Oracle, Medidata
  Rave, and SQL for data extraction,
  transformation, and loading (ETL).
  
• Direct the creation of
  high -quality graphical reports and dashboards using Business
  Intelligence tools,
  providing actionable insights for clinical trial progress and outcomes.
  
• Direct application
  development for both internal and external stakeholders, including
  Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), IWRS/IVRS platforms, and
  reporting systems (Power BI, RAVE)
  
• Support CFR Part
  11/GxP -compliant
  systems, focusing on documentation, validation, and specifications
  
• Collaborate on digital
  transformation and modernization of legacy systems — including
  redeployment of government -developed tools into commercial use
  
• Ensure proper IT
  participation in every new client setup, including Medidata and internal
  systems integration
  
• Quantify, document, and
  communicate IT’s alignment with business goals
  
• Participate in strategic
  planning, budgeting, and vendor oversight to ensure ROI and performance
  from external providers
  

Qualifications

• BS degree
  
• 10+ years of progressive IT
  experience, with at least 3 years in a Director or equivalent
  leadership role
  
• Proven success managing
  cross -functional IT teams (development, infrastructure, validation, etc.)
  
• Experience in biotech,
  life sciences, clinical research, healthcare, or regulated environments
  
• In -depth understanding of
  clinical trial phases, data flow, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CDISC
  standards, 21 CFR Part 11).
  
• Strategic thinker with
  operational execution skills — able to go from 50,000 feet to ground level
  as needed
  
• Track record of change
  management, team restructuring, and mentoring talent
  
• Strong communication and
  collaboration skills with technical and non -technical stakeholders
  
• Background in hybrid IT
  environments,
  ideally across government and commercial projects