Director, IT PMO and Strategy

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders across Technical Operations (R&D, Clinical Research, and Medical Affairs), deeply understanding their unique needs and translating business strategies into IT capabilities and roadmaps aligned with enterprise goals.
• Shape and prioritize demand by guiding the development of business cases and ensuring initiatives are aligned with enterprise strategy and deliver measurable value.
• Champion innovation by promoting the use of emerging technologies (e.g., AI, ML, digital twins) to accelerate product development and clinical research outcomes.

• Drive strategic digital initiatives across Technical Operations by enhancing data and analytics capabilities, supporting clinical trials, evidence generation, and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure IT investments are aligned with business priorities, delivering measurable outcomes that advance innovation and operational resilience.
• Strengthen foundational capabilities through robust data governance, cybersecurity, and lifecycle management to support secure and compliant operations.

• Orchestrate IT participation in fusion teams, ensuring the right technical experts are engaged.
• Provide product managers with insights into business priorities, regional nuances, and customer needs.
• Advocate for and communicate available IT services, platforms (e.g., low-code/no-code), and self-service capabilities.

• Guide business leaders in selecting appropriate solution sources—internal, external, or hybrid—and ensure formal evaluation processes are followed.

• Partner with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity teams to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant solutions.
• Support resilient operations through robust data governance and lifecycle management.

• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards at both the enterprise and product levels while working closely with security and architecture teams to safeguard data and systems

• Foster a culture of collaboration and digital fluency across Technical Operations.
• Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new technologies.
• Ensure seamless integration across the digital ecosystem to support a world-class customer experience.

• Oversee at least one direct report to support execution and leadership development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in IT leadership roles, with significant exposure to R&D, Clinical, or Medical Affairs functions.
• Proven track record of delivering complex digital solutions in regulated environments (e.g., FDA, GxP).
• Strong understanding of data analytics, AI/ML, and digital health technologies.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills.

• Background in product or software-based environments

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