Director of Information Technology

Essential Duties

• Lead budget planning, cost management and resourcing oversight for IT initiatives at the Durham, NC location.
• Oversee and support cloud infrastructure and SaaS adoption, ensuring security, compliance, and lifecycle management. Ensure cybersecurity policies and practices are implemented and monitored across systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for IT solutions.
• Develop and manage strategic relationships with third-party vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of cost-effective and scalable IT solutions aligned with business goals for the Durham site.
• Ensure compliance with GxP, data integrity, and computerized systems validation (CSV) requirements and internal policies and SOPs. Ensure IT systems meet requirements and provide support for inspections, submissions, and audits.
• Lead project management efforts for IT enterprise systems, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals. Manage cross-functional IT projects including infrastructure upgrades, system integrations, and cloud migrations.
• Provide hands-on support analyzing operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Develop and manage configuration management processes for enterprise systems. Oversee and provide on-site IT support for users in the Durham office, ensuring team-led troubleshooting, access management, and coordination with IT operations.

Skill & Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT leadership roles, including business partnering, infrastructure, and enterprise systems.
• Experience in life sciences, biotech, or other regulated industries preferred.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional technology initiatives and governance structures.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management and cybersecurity oversight.
• Natural fit with values of Integrity, Accountability, and Teamwork.