Associate Director, IT R&D

About the role

This Technical leader will be responsible for the end-to-end design, development, lifecycle management, and compliance of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems. This role acts as the accountable System Owner, ensuring data integrity, system security, and high operational availability across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the IT R&D lab systems and CSV process improvement programs.
• Own the lab modernization roadmap and reduce technical debt across R&D lab environments.
• Provide technical guidance on development, configuration, and implementation efforts for lab systems, while building the expertise of IT colleagues.
• Define short- and long-term goals for the IT R&D lab space that align with business strategy.
• Consult business clients and IT colleagues to design solutions that balance performance, client service, and cost management.
• Manage system rollouts, scientific applications (laboratory informatics) and system upgrades impacting R&D labs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for complex cross-functional projects, ensuring customer needs are fully addressed.
• Manage a team of validation engineers and system administrators supporting the full SDLC, steady state operations, and audit readiness.

Requirements

• BA/BS in computer science or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in an IT Business Application and Relationship Management role in a Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in IT R&D lab systems, laboratory informatics, and CSV in regulated environments.
• Demonstrated leadership in lab modernization, system lifecycle management, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of GxP, data integrity, SDLC, and validated system support.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Strong communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Part 11 and Annex 11 requirements.
• Detail-oriented, systematic, and rapid learner.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

• Experience with one or more system areas of focus within the business partners that this position supports, for example, standalone laboratory equipment, EMPOWER, LIMS, LabX, SoftmaxPro, Particle Measuring Systems, QMS, EDMS, and LMS.
• Budgeting, service management, and vendor coordination in enterprise IT settings.
• PMP certification (preferred).
• Experience with SharePoint functionality and collaboration.
• Experience with Veeva applications.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation including base salary and annual performance bonus.
• Flexible PTO, holidays, and parental leave.
• Generous healthcare benefits, HSA match, 401k match, employer paid life and disability insurance, pet insurance, wellness discounts and much more!

Pay

$150,000 - $200,000 annually + annual performance bonus

Schedule

Onsite