Senior IT Director and Manager

Technical Leadership Role
The company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Director of Technology to lead the technology team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology leadership, with a focus on the pharmaceutical industry and contract development and manufacturing. You will lead technology teams and foster collaboration among stakeholders, develop and implement technology strategies that align with business objectives, and manage technology projects from initiation to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement technology strategies that align with business objectives.
• Lead technology teams and foster collaboration among stakeholders.
• Manage technology projects from initiation to completion.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field; an advanced degree (e.g., MBA, PhD) is preferred.
• cGMP certification is required; certified Solutions Architect, CISSP, or other information security qualifications are highly desirable.
• 7 years of experience in technology leadership roles, with a focus on the pharmaceutical industry and contract development and manufacturing.
• Extensive experience managing and customizing ERP systems, particularly SAP, including customizations and enhancements to support business processes.

Desirable Skills:

• Expertise in IT infrastructure, pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, automation systems, data analytics, and digital technologies.
• Proven experience in developing and managing comprehensive backup and disaster recovery plans.
• Strong skills in conducting internal audits, performing gap analyses, and implementing corrective measures.
• Leadership experience in building and managing IT teams, with a proven ability to influence and inspire across all levels of the organization.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements governing the pharmaceutical industry, including FDA regulations and cGMP guidelines.
• Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and technology projects at scale.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to cross-functional teams.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to execute tactical plans on a day-to-day basis.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts into business terms.
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure services.
• Strong negotiating skills that lead to collaborative solutions.
• Leadership experience to effectively manage the IT team.

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