Associate Director of Development Technology

Join our team in a dynamic hybrid role, offering flexibility to work remotely and from our headquarters in Watertown, MA.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Disc Medicine is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing novel treatments for patients who suffer from serious hematologic diseases. We are building a portfolio of innovative, first-in-class therapeutic candidates that aim to address a wide spectrum of hematologic diseases by targeting fundamental biological pathways of red blood cell biology, specifically heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. Disc Medicine values collaboration, professional development, and scientific integrity and promotes an inclusive company culture that empowers and inspires.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Disc Medicine is seeking an Associate Director of Development Technology. The AD will act as the IT business partner for the functions supporting the development process, including Quality, Clinical, Regulatory, and Non-Clinical. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role. The individual will develop and execute against a technology roadmap, support existing enterprise applications like GxP Quality Management Systems and Regulatory Information Management, and ensure effective and secure data exchange with external service providers. The AD will facilitate the design and adoption of effective data governance and lifecycle management processes, including the design and implementation of new technology to support these practices as needed. The leader in this role will be expected to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Disc Medicine staff, consultants, and technology vendors.

The AD will act as the primary point of contact for the designated GxP user groups on all IT-related topics and will partner with IT colleagues to resolve issues and deliver solutions. The AD will also ensure that IT-sponsored initiatives and standards are tailored to the needs of colleagues in the Development functions and are successfully adopted by those groups. The AD will play a significant role in maturing the company's approach to building and maintaining validated information systems, including adopting SDLC, computer system validation, and related practices.

This hybrid position reports to the Head of IT and is located in Watertown, MA. The level of the position will be commensurate with the candidate's education and industry experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the IT owner for all relevant functional systems and collaborate with functional system owners and colleagues in IT to evolve the support model based on the needs of the users and the overall IT strategy.
• Partner with key stakeholders in the Development functions to develop and execute against a functional technology roadmap encompassing current and future systems to address existing pain points, maximize the usage and value of existing systems, and develop new capabilities as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Development functions and IT to resolve issues, ensure awareness and alignment on key initiatives, and ensure that IT standards and processes meet the development functions' unique needs and capabilities.
• Act as a hands-on resource, working directly with end users to resolve technical issues, make required configuration changes, and perform system administrator activities as needed.
• Collaborate with other IT business partners to manage common or cross-functional requirements and project dependencies and ensure an effective enterprise approach to system planning and design.
• Facilitate effective IT planning, governance, and project delivery as these processes evolve.
• Design, develop, and document effective data flows and integrations among systems to enable efficient processes and workflows (including automation) and effective reporting and analytics.
• Collaborate with relevant functional stakeholders and the organization to ensure systems are built and maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.
• Manage vendor relationships (e.g., software and service providers) in the context of project delivery and ongoing operations to maximize the value to Disc Medicine.
• Take on additional responsibilities as the IT group grows and evolves based on company needs, relevant experience and expertise, and availability of resources within IT.
• Act in accordance with Company policies, including, for example, the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics,, and ensure that direct reports understand and follow them.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or sciences with commensurate experience or equivalent demonstrated experience in a life science-related domain.
• 10-12 years of demonstrated experience in business analysis, project management, application design and implementation, validation, and system maintenance in life sciences supporting clinical, quality, and regulatory software.
• Demonstrated excellence in project management and/or change management.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  
  

Disc Medicine is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing all qualified candidates and employees equal opportunities. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation packages. The Company headquarters are in Watertown, MA, and we provide a flexible work environment.

Disc Medicine actively recruits individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive for excellence. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for current and future opportunities.