Vice President, Information Technology

The Impact You Will Make

Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a visionary and results-driven Vice President, Information Technology to lead and evolve our IT function during an exciting and pivotal period of growth. This is a rare opportunity to shape the digital backbone of a company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with rare diseases — where your work connects directly to patient outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Proactively identify opportunities to leverage information technologies to improve productivity and business performance
• Lead and manage an IT team of internal staff and external service providers; establish clear guidelines, roles, and service levels to ensure seamless collaboration
• Chair the Information Technology Steering Committee (ITSC); oversee the IT portfolio, drive prioritization, and ensure successful delivery of key initiatives
• Drive the development and deployment of new capabilities across R&D, Commercial, and G&A functions
• Serve as a thought leader in applying innovative technologies to accelerate clinical development and optimize regulatory and pharmacovigilance processes

Personal Attributes

• A strategic thinker and “player-coach”: equally comfortable setting vision and rolling up their sleeves to execute
• AI-fluent and AI-curious: genuine hands-on engagement with AI tools and a passion for applying them thoughtfully
• Transparent and decisive: communicates trade-offs clearly and holds firm on priorities under pressure
• A natural collaborator viewed as a thought partner by Senior Leadership, not just an IT service provider
• A “can-do” mindset with a willingness to embrace calculated risk-taking and bold thinking

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a VP or equivalent senior leadership role, ideally within a biopharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environment
• Proven track record of defining and executing IT and digital strategies that deliver measurable business value in a regulated environment
• Expertise with the emerging technologies including AI and Large Language Models
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical drug development, clinical operations, and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11)
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise technology transformation programs, including cloud, SaaS, ERP, and data platform modernization
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million dollar IT budgets
• Track record of building productive Senior Leadership partnerships and influencing enterprise strategy as a trusted peer

Qualifications

• Concerned that you don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway!
• We value each other’s differences and recognize that teams thrive when everyone brings their unique experiences to the table.
• We are dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees can bring their whole selves to work.

Pay

The current base salary range for this position is expected to be between $257,882 and $429,803 annualized; final salary will be determined based on various factors including, but not limited to, years of relevant experience, job knowledge, skills and proficiency, degree/education, and internal comparators.

Schedule

Location Specific – Hybrid: This role requires some work onsite at our Cambridge Headquarters as needed. Hybrid schedules vary but are generally less than 3 days per week onsite. Regular conversations with manager are encouraged to ensure alignment on in-person presence/expectations.