Associate Director, IT Applications

At Viridian, we work with a sense of urgency for patients, creating unity with our team, the industry, and the community. We are committed to using proven science and engineering to improve the lives of people living with serious and rare diseases and we are getting closer to achieving this goal every day.

Reporting to the Vice President of Information Technology, the Associate Director, Information Technology Applications will play a pivotal role in driving our mission forward by ensuring our IT systems are robust, efficient, and aligned with our strategic goals. The qualified candidate will plan, implement, manage, administer, and support key, validated, business applications. This includes all global, validated applications across the Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Biostats, Regulatory, Drug Safety, and Pharmacovigilance business units. This role will also lead the identification and implementation of new validated software in these areas to support business growth.

This role is based in our Waltham, MA headquarters. Our office-based employees are required to work in the office three (3) days a week.

• Collaborate with IT Leadership to plan and implement validated business applications and systems
• Manage and support key validated applications across various business units, including Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Biostats, Regulatory, Drug Safety, and Pharmacovigilance
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and training plans for validated applications and systems
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors to ensure compliance and quality standards
• Create and maintain documentation for application configurations, services, processes, security, and compliance
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for validated applications and systems
• Work with System Owners to prioritize and complete change control requests
• Assist in planning and managing the IT budget for technology projects and ongoing licenses
• Partner with the Computer Systems Validation team to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to industry best practices
• Foster collaborative partnerships with business units to understand and support their IT needs
• Maintain accurate system documentation, including user requirements, design specifications, test plans, and summary reports
• Ensure day-to-day operational excellence, including administration, issue resolution, training, and change request handling
• Translate business needs into IT requirements and solutions

Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience in Validated Applications Management in Biotech or pharmaceutical companies
• BS/BA in Information Technology or related field required
• Demonstrated success in implementing validated applications, managing project budgets, plans, and requirements, and identifying potential gaps (Experience with Veeva Vault, SAS, and similar IT systems is a plus)
• Experienced in consulting with key business stakeholders to strategically translate customer needs into executable action plans
• Proficient in project management skills with capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail, coupled with creative thinking, to work through obstacles
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to interface seamlessly with other parts of the organization
• Team player that is willing to go the extra mile to help the organization achieve its goals
• Strong commitment to ethical standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
• The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience

Viridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay and stock options for all employees

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% of premiums paid by Viridian for employees and their eligible dependents

• Fertility and mental health programs

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Life, Travel and AD&D

• 401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest

• Employee Stock Purchase plan

• Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns

• Various mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs covered by Viridian

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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