What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Information Technology position at Analytic Search Group, Princeton NJ?
NJ based Clinical Research Org. seeks a strategic,
operationally minded, and hands-on Director of IT to lead and evolve our
internal technology function across both government and commercial programs.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced IT leader who can synthesize
technical complexity into clear, actionable plans that align with clinical and
business goals.
This
is not a "heads-down" role—it's a leadership position that seeks strategic vision, team oversight, and active engagement in execution. The IT department is
undergoing transformation. This is a unique opportunity where you’ll
be responsible for restructuring,
mentoring, and rebuilding a high-performing IT organization that can support
our mission-critical clinical systems and digital reshaping initiatives
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a diverse internal IT
team across five core functions, maintaining visibility into each at a
strategic (2,000-ft) level
- Evaluate and restructure the
current IT org chart — identify gaps, reassign roles, and optimize FTEs
vs. contractors
- Build strong partnerships
with clinical and operational teams to ensure IT supports user needs
- Guide the
migration of systems and databases (Oracle, .NET, Git, etc.) to the cloud and
recommend optimal platforms (e.g., evaluating Aurora vs. Oracle)
- Oversee the development and
validation of programs using technologies such as C#, .NET, Oracle, Medidata
Rave, and SQL for data extraction,
transformation, and loading (ETL).
- Direct the creation of
high-quality graphical reports and dashboards using Business
Intelligence tools,
providing actionable insights for clinical trial progress and outcomes.
- Direct application
development for both internal and external stakeholders, including
Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), IWRS/IVRS platforms, and
reporting systems (Power BI, RAVE)
- Support CFR Part
11/GxP-compliant
systems, focusing on documentation, validation, and specifications
- Collaborate on digital
transformation and modernization of legacy systems — including
redeployment of government-developed tools into commercial use
- Ensure proper IT
participation in every new client setup, including Medidata and internal
systems integration
- Quantify, document, and
communicate IT’s alignment with business goals
- Participate in strategic
planning, budgeting, and vendor oversight to ensure ROI and performance
from external providers
Qualifications
- BS degree
- 10 years of progressive IT
experience, with at least 3 years in a Director or equivalent
leadership role
- Proven success managing
cross-functional IT teams (development, infrastructure, validation, etc.)
- Experience in biotech,
life sciences, clinical research, healthcare, or regulated environments
- In-depth understanding of
clinical trial phases, data flow, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CDISC
standards, 21 CFR Part 11).
- Strategic thinker with
operational execution skills — able to go from 50,000 feet to ground level
as needed
- Track record of change
management, team restructuring, and mentoring talent
- Strong communication and
collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Background in hybrid IT
environments,
ideally across government and commercial projects